The True Cost of Delayed IT Hiring

In a competitive IT market, time is talent. Every day your vacancy goes unfilled increases the likelihood that you'll lose top candidates — and productivity.

Hidden Costs of a Slow Hiring Process:

• Lost revenue due to project delays or unfilled contract work

• Lower team morale, especially if workloads are imbalanced

• Increased cost-per-hire as you extend advertising, recruiter hours, and stakeholder time

• Negative brand perception when candidates experience delays or ghosting

How to Streamline Your Hiring Process

• Reduce the number of interview stages

• Use pre-vetted candidate shortlists from your recruiter

• Be realistic about the role requirements and desirable vs essential skills

• Have contract and IR35 assessments ready in advance to avoid legal delays

Partnering with an IT recruitment agency that understands the urgency of tech hiring can reduce time-to-fill without sacrificing quality.