Executive Briefing: One Partner, Better Hires

Executive Briefing: One Partner, Better Hires

Engaging multiple recruitment agencies may appear to maximise reach and speed, but in reality it often dilutes focus, damages employer brand consistency, and leads to short-term hires that fail to stick. Exclusive partnerships, by contrast, create accountability, focus, and superior candidate quality.

Key Findings

These insights demonstrate that exclusivity is not about limiting choice, but about deepening commitment and improving outcomes.

• Contingent (multi-agency) recruitment achieves a 25-30 per cent success rate, whereas exclusive or retained partnerships exceed 90 per cent completion.

• A single partner approach encourages deeper understanding of client culture, stronger engagement with passive candidates, and higher retention rates.

• Exclusive recruiters act as brand ambassadors, ensuring consistent messaging and improved candidate experience.

• The ‘no win, no fee’ model undervalues the 70-80 per cent of recruitment work done before interviews. Commitment from both sides increases accountability and performance.

• Employers that prioritise quality and fit over short-term speed gain long-term productivity and cost advantages.

Recommendation

Organisations should view recruitment as a strategic partnership rather than a transactional process. Selecting one trusted partner, such as TechNET IT Recruitment Ltd, ensures focus, accountability, and alignment between hiring outcomes and business objectives. With a 90 per cent or higher completion rate on exclusive searches, TechNET has built enduring partnerships across the technology and professional services sectors. This model delivers higher-quality hires, reduced turnover, and a stronger employer brand.

About TechNET IT Recruitment Ltd

TechNET IT Recruitment Ltd is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating across the UK, Europe, and the US. With over two decades of expertise in technology, sales, and professional services, TechNET partners exclusively with clients to deliver tailored, high-quality recruitment solutions.