2027/2028 Evaluation Hub
Data-Backed Hiring Economics

Recruiting & Search Model
Decision Matrices

Hiring models are often evaluated on vague marketing claims. These decision matrices provide direct financial calculations, time-to-fill metrics, candidate data ownership rules, and replacement guarantees to guide institutional hiring strategy.

Active Model Comparisons

RPO vs Contingency
14d vs 60d+

RPO vs. Contingency Recruiting (2027/2028)

Evaluates cost-of-vacancy drag, 42% cost savings on multi-hire plans, candidate data rights, and 4-stage pre-ATS screening protocols.

Average Savings: 42% (3+ hires)
Shortlist Speed: 14 Days
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Retained vs Engaged
14d vs 90d

Retained Search vs. Engaged Search (2027)

Compares traditional 33% retained search firms against engaged sprint architecture. Evaluates upfront cash lockup, milestone risk, and shortlist velocity.

Upfront Fee Lock: 100% Credited
Delivery Sprint: 14-Day Delivery
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Model Your Exact Cost-of-Vacancy

Run a diagnostic sprint with our senior search architects to calculate your specific vacancy drag and evaluate candidate market availability.

100% of the $3,500 pilot fee is credited toward any retained search agreement initiated within 30 days.