Cost-Effective Strategies for IT Talent Acquisition

1. Hiring Contract Workers

One smart way to save on recruitment costs is by bringing in contract workers. These IT experts are ready to jump in for specific projects or busy periods without the long-term commitment. This flexibility helps you manage your expenses better. According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), 55% of UK organisations use contract workers to tackle peak workloads and special projects, saving quite a bit of money.

2. Using Recruitment Platforms

Modern recruitment platforms can streamline your hiring process and cut costs significantly. These platforms use advanced algorithms and AI to match you with candidates who perfectly fit your needs, making the whole process faster and cheaper. Hubbado, for instance, connects you with top IT talent that match your budget and the skillsets and industry experience you need from a pre-vetted community of contract, ad hoc and perm workers, so you can find the right people quickly and efficiently.

3. Optimising Your Interview Process

Making your interview process more efficient can save both time and money. Structured interviews, technical assessments, and video interviews can speed things up and reduce costs. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) suggests that a well-structured interview process can significantly reduce the time to hire.

Hubbado’s Budget-Friendly Initiatives

At Hubbado, we know how tight hiring budgets can be. That’s why we offer flexible payment options for permanent employees, letting you spread the cost over up to 12 months. Or if you're looking for contract workers, with Hubbado you can hire flexibly with ad hoc, fixed price, time and materials, or milestone-based contracts where you only pay for completed achievements, ensuring you get the most bang for your buck. These initiatives make it easier to manage your budget while still getting top-quality talent.

Hear from Our Clients

Don’t just take our word for it—here’s what some of our clients have to say:

• Sky: “The quality of consultants is very high, and the availability of resources is why we go out of our way to use hubbado. The biggest positive for me is the speed of recruiting, I can find someone great in 2 days”
• Survival International: “Approving client terms and managing timesheets is a seamless process and the consultant we used clearly understood the requirements and completed the project to our satisfaction”