What Is Direct Placement?

Direct placement is a hiring practice where a third party agency is utilized to carry out the recruitment processes and administrative management of an open role, including posting the job, sourcing and reviewing resumes, screening and presenting candidates.

Is direct hiring right for you?

Yes, if your goal is to add permanent staff and attract qualified employees who want to feel like part of your team. There are costs whether you do a direct hire or use contract hiring, so your decision will be a matter of weighing the value each would bring against the expense. Here are some considerations.

Benefits of direct hire

Attract a broader pool of qualified candidates, many of whom are more likely to choose a permanent position over a contract job.
Direct placement hiring using the services of a recruitment firm means you don’t have to use your own resources to source and screen candidates - unless you want to read 200 resumes to find 10 good ones!
A recruitment firm that serves your industry not only has access to a large pool of qualified candidates, it has the expertise to screen them to find the best prospects for your company’s needs far more quickly than you could do it in-house.
The new hire is on your payroll immediately, so you save the costs of contract hiring.