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eBook: Reducing Labor Costs From Hiring to Retention

Companies in today’s fast-paced business environment are constantly under pressure to adapt and thrive. Labor costs remain one of the most significant expenses for any company, often accounting for a large portion of their overall budget. Organizations must understand and explore ways to optimize these costs to gain a competitive advantage.

Our eBook, “Reducing Labor Costs: From Hiring to Retention,” provides valuable insights and strategies to help business leaders identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining an engaged and productive workforce.

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Discover how to lower hiring costs without compromising the quality of your workforce!


  • Optimize screening
  • Gain access to more recruiters
  • Improve job descriptions
  • Refine your hiring process
  • Leverage technology
  • Ramp up referrals

Your guide to reducing labor costs in 2023

  • How to calculate labor costs
  • Tips for managing your recruitment budget
  • How to reduce your costs of hiring an employee
  • Highly effective strategies for employee retention

Importance of a Recruiting Budget

To achieve the most significant impact in the hiring process, it is important to develop a well-considered recruitment budget. As a result, companies can continuously improve their performance year after year while minimizing unnecessary expenditures.

How to Calculate Cost Per Hire

You can only reduce your hiring expenditures if you know how much each new hire costs you in the first place. So, let’s start with calculating your cost per hire. To find your cost per hire, take the total dollars spent on hiring and divide it by the number of hires within that same time frame.

The Cost of a Bad Hire

As a result of a bad hire, a company’s productivity, morale, and overall performance can be significantly impacted. Training and supervision of inadequate hires often take additional time and resources, diverting attention from essential tasks. Additionally, replacing an employee who is not a good fit contributes to increased recruitment costs, making it imperative to prioritize a thorough and effective hiring strategy.

How Staffing Agencies Can Help With Your Costs

Their extensive networks and expertise allow staffing agencies to identify suitable candidates more efficiently, reducing hiring costs. By simplifying the recruitment process, they save time and resources that would otherwise be spent on advertising and screening applicants. Moreover, their knowledge of the job market and industry trends enables them to provide valuable insights, ensuring that companies can secure talent at competitive rates.

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