The £50k Mistake: Why Quality Recruitment Delivers Better ROI
The true cost of a bad hire extends far beyond the salary you pay them. When you factor in lost productivity, team disruption, rehiring costs, and onboarding expenses, a senior technical hire that doesn't work out can easily cost £50,000 or more.
Consider what happens when a senior developer joins your team but turns out to be a poor fit. They might struggle to integrate with your existing codebase, clash with team members over technical decisions, or simply not have the skills they claimed to possess. While you're managing this situation, your project timelines slip, other team members become frustrated, and overall productivity drops.
Then there's the opportunity cost. Every week that role remains unfilled or filled incorrectly is a week of lost progress. In fast-moving tech companies, this can mean missing product launches, losing competitive advantage, or failing to capitalise on market opportunities.
The rehiring process itself is expensive and time-consuming. You need to manage the exit of the unsuccessful hire, potentially restructure work among remaining team members, restart your recruitment process, and then onboard someone new. The cumulative effect on team morale and client relationships can be significant.
Quality recruitment takes a different approach. It involves thorough candidate screening, detailed reference checks, and careful assessment of both technical skills and cultural fit. We invest time in understanding not just what skills you need, but how those skills need to be applied in your specific environment.
Our process includes technical assessments that go beyond basic coding tests. We explore how candidates approach problem-solving, how they communicate about technical challenges, and how they've handled similar roles in the past. We also dig into team dynamics, working styles, and career motivations to ensure alignment.
This thorough approach saves significant time and money over the long term. Our 97% retention rate demonstrates that this investment in quality pays dividends. When hires work out, everyone benefits – productivity increases, team cohesion improves, and business objectives are met.
For growing companies, the stakes are even higher. Early hires often set the tone for future team culture and technical standards. Getting these foundational roles right is crucial for sustainable growth.
If you want hires that deliver real ROI, let's discuss how our thorough approach can save you from costly mistakes while building the team you need.
