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About the Role
How your internal process typically looks
Your internal talent team works hard, but the waiting is built into the process. A well-run internal process still takes 45 days from brief to offer.
Vacancy Cost Estimate
Daily productivity cost
£288
Annual salary ÷ 260 working days
Total vacancy cost to day
£12,981
45 days × daily rate
Lost output (annual equiv.)
£75,000
Full year of unfilled productivity
Typical agency fee (if used)
£18,750
Based on 25% of annual salary
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