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title: Understanding recruitment fees (5 critical reasons)
description: In this blog post we explain why it's crucial for businesses to understand recruitment agency fees including the agency's new employee retention rate.
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# [Understanding recruitment fees (5 critical reasons)](https://grassgreener.global/blog/understanding-recruitment-fees-5-critical-reasons)

 Written by [Melanie](https://grassgreener.global/blog/author/melanie) | May 16, 2023 9:58:56 AM

Recruitment agencies can be a valuable resource for businesses looking to find and hire new employees. However, it's important to understand the fees associated with using a recruitment agency and the importance of knowing the agency's new employee retention rate.  

Below are five reasons why:

1. ##### [Recruitment fees](https://grassgreener.global/blog/understanding-recruitment-fees-5-critical-reasons?hs_amp=true#one)
2. ##### [Time and Resource Savings](https://grassgreener.global/blog/understanding-recruitment-fees-5-critical-reasons?hs_amp=true#two)
3. ##### [Quality of Hires](https://grassgreener.global/blog/understanding-recruitment-fees-5-critical-reasons?hs_amp=true#three)
4. ##### [Importance of New Employee Retention](https://grassgreener.global/blog/understanding-recruitment-fees-5-critical-reasons?hs_amp=true#four)
5. ##### [Long-term Cost Savings](https://grassgreener.global/blog/understanding-recruitment-fees-5-critical-reasons?hs_amp=true#five)

 

##### But what could making the wrong hire cost you?

##### [Let our FREE bad hire calculator do the maths for you here](https://grassgreener.global/bad-hire-calculator)

 

#### 1. Recruitment Fees

Recruitment agencies typically charge a fee for their services. This fee can be a percentage of the new hire's salary or a flat fee. Understanding the fees associated with using a recruitment agency is crucial to enable businesses to budget accordingly.

#### 2. Time and Resource Savings

While there is a cost associated with using a recruitment agency, they can save businesses time and resources. Recruitment agencies have access to a large pool of qualified candidates and can streamline the hiring process by conducting initial screenings and interviews.

 

#### 3. Quality of Hires

Recruitment agencies can help businesses find high-quality candidates who are a good fit for the position and the company culture. This can lead to increased employee retention and decreased turnover.

 

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#### 4. Importance of New Employee Retention

Knowing a recruitment agency's 'new employee retention rate' is important for businesses to ensure they're getting the best value for their investment. A high new employee retention rate can indicate that the recruitment agency is finding high-quality candidates who are a great fit for the company.

 

#### 5. Long-term Cost Savings

A high new employee retention rate can lead to long-term cost savings for businesses. Retaining employees can be more cost-effective than constantly having to hire and train new employees. Knowing the recruitment agency's new employee retention rate can help businesses make more informed decisions about which agency to use.

 

#### Closing thoughts…

Understanding the fees associated with using a recruitment agency and the importance of knowing the agency's new employee retention rate is crucial for businesses to make informed decisions when deciding upon whether to use a recruitment agency and which agency to go with. A high new employee retention rate can be incredibly powerful for businesses, leading to long-term cost savings and a more productive workforce.

 

##### [Click here](https://grassgreener.global/blog/the-true-cost-of-a-bad-hire-exposed) to discover further 7 factors to consider when it comes to the true costs of a bad hire.

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