When it comes to recruitment, businesses often focus on the cost of hiring. But the real question is: what’s the cost of not hiring?
The True Cost of Vacancy
Take a £40,000 salaried role.
- Divide that by 220 working days → ~£180 in lost output per day.
- Leave the role empty for six weeks (30 working days) → £5,400+ gone.
That figure doesn’t include the hidden costs:
- Pressure and overtime for your existing team
- Slower delivery times and reduced client satisfaction
- Burnout, disengagement, and higher turnover risks
Vacancy costs add up fast — often more than the salary itself.
Compare That to the Cost of a Temp
Now, consider bringing in a high-quality temp:
- A 6-week assignment at £200/day = £6,000 investment
- In return, you protect £5,400 in output, prevent team burnout, and keep your business moving.
Suddenly, the “expensive temp” doesn’t look so expensive. In fact, they practically pay for themselves.
The Bigger Risk: Bad Hires
But here’s the other side of the debate: sometimes, rushing to hire the wrong person costs even more than waiting. A bad hire can drain time, money, and morale long after they’ve left.
That’s why at ALF Recruit, we take a different approach. Every temp we place is rigorously vetted with the same process as our permanent hires, so you never have to choose between speed and quality.
Temporary Talent. Permanent Standards.
Whether your challenge is vacancy delays or avoiding a bad hire, our Temporary Division is built to protect your bottom line and keep your business moving forward.
