Common models
- Contingent (pay on success) for flexible needs.
- Retained for harder or senior searches.
- RPO for end-to-end process delivery.
- On-site or managed staffing for high volume.
- MSP for managing multiple suppliers.
How to choose
- Match the model to role difficulty and volume.
- Consider how much you want to govern in-house.
- Weigh flexibility against predictability.
- Consider a blended model across needs.
Considerations
- Define scope and decision rights per model.
- Agree commercial terms and SLAs up front.
- Confirm data ownership and exit terms.
- Review fit on a cadence.
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