How to Choose the Right Recruiting Model for Your Startup or SMB: A Guide for Management and Ownership
This guide will help you navigate the various recruiting models available for companies
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Full service recruiting for your organization on a part-time basis, delivering all the benefits of an in-house head of recruiting or HR team — at much lower cost and risk than traditional offerings.
Most startups and SMB’s face the daunting task of building a robust team without the luxury of extensive HR resources.
We provide the resources and experience to assume 100% of the recruiting function for your company, as well as the flexibility to tailor our solution to compliment your current in-house team or agency partners.
Arena is the immediate plug & play solution for your recruiting needs.
Transform your hiring process with our flexible recruiting solutions designed specifically for startups and SMBs. Whether you need comprehensive support that mirrors an in-house recruiting function or help with specific roles, we deliver exceptional talent while reducing your hiring costs and time-to-fill.
Contingency Recruiting
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Pay only for successful placements
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Ideal for specialized roles and high volume hiring
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Access to extensive talent networks
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Risk-free talent acquisition
Full-Service Fractional Recruiting
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Dedicated recruiting team at a fraction of the cost of an in-house function
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Seamless integration with your hiring process
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Scalable support from 1-3 days per week
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Perfect for consistent hiring needs and growth phases
Struggling to hire? We're happy to discuss your challenges and offer suggestions to improve your recruiting efforts.
Contingency Recruiting
Fractional Recruiting
Arena's Contingency recruiting service is a results-based recruitment model where you only pay a fee once we successfully place a candidate. There are no upfront costs, and payment is made when the candidate is hired and starts working, typically as a percentage of their first-year salary. This model is non-exclusive, meaning our clients can work with other recruiting firms or run their own search simultaneously. Similar to the fractional option, contingency requires minimal internal resources, allowing you to focus on other priorities. Contingency recruiting is an attractive option for companies to explore the use of external recruiting resources, with little financial risk, while still accessing top talent efficiently.
Arena's Fractional Recruiting model operates on a strategic basis, providing all the personalized service that comes with a robust in-house recruiting function, at at fraction of the cost. Arena's expertise in recruitment extends to full-cycle services, including process development, sourcing, recruitment marketing, and offer negotiation, empowering you to focus on core activities while securing top-tier talent. Our model offers a cost-effective alternative to internal recruiting teams, allowing you to access specialized expertise without the financial commitment of full-time salaries or traditional recruiting fees.
Arena Recruiting Solutions
Arena Recruiting Explained
Realize all of the benefits of a robust in-house recruiting function at much lower cost and risk than traditional offerings:
Contingency Engagements - access a wide pool of qualified candidates with no upfront costs, you're only charged if a successful hire is made.
Fractional Engagements - dedicated services, typically one to three days a week, lasting 3-6 months. Think "In-house recruiting" on a part time basis, without all the fixed costs.
Arena Recruiting helps our clients achieve their professional goals.
Our model provides customized, dedicated recruiting services at a fraction of the risk and expense of trying to hire on your own or working with traditional contingency or retained recruiting.
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Enjoy the benefits of a robust in-house recruiting function at much lower cost and risk than traditional offerings
We understand the complexities that startups and SMBs face in hiring. By offering cost-effective recruiting solutions, we become an extension of your HR capabilities, overcoming limited resources and the challenge of establishing comprehensive HR departments. This tailored support streamlines your hiring process, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
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The Arena Advantage
We streamline your hiring process by taking on the responsibility of sourcing, screening, and presenting only the most qualified candidates. This proactive approach saves valuable time, allowing you to focus on your core activities while entrusting us with the intricacies of recruitment.
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