Recruiting is often seen as a cost center — a necessary expense to fill open roles. But in
reality, recruiting is one of the most powerful revenue drivers in any organization. Every great
hire doesn’t just fill a seat; they create value, strengthen culture, and accelerate growth.
When recruiting is done strategically, the return on investment (ROI) is undeniable.

The Hidden Cost of a Bad Hire
It’s often said that “one bad hire can cost a company twice their salary.” The truth may be
even higher. A poor hire creates ripple effects across the business: lost productivity, strained
team morale, damaged client relationships, and additional recruiting costs when the role
needs to be filled again.
In contrast, the right hire creates the opposite effect — they raise performance levels,
enhance collaboration, and generate revenue well beyond their compensation.

Recruiting as a Growth Engine
Recruiting isn’t just about filling positions quickly. It’s about making hires that align with
business goals, culture, and long-term strategy. Great recruiting:
• Brings in talent that improves efficiency and innovation.
• Strengthens the customer experience by putting the right people in client-facing roles.
• Builds teams that collaborate well, reducing turnover and wasted resources.
When you connect recruiting metrics to business outcomes, the link to revenue becomes
clear.

Measuring the ROI of Recruiting
Organizations that want to see recruiting as a revenue driver must measure more than “time
to fill.” Some powerful ROI metrics include:
• Quality of hire: How quickly and effectively new hires contribute.
• Retention rates: How long employees stay, saving rehiring and training costs.
• Productivity impact: Improvements in sales, output, or innovation tied to new hires.
• Client impact: How new employees strengthen client relationships and loyalty.
These metrics highlight how recruiting contributes directly to growth, not just headcount.

Recruiting and Employer Branding
Recruiting ROI is amplified when combined with strong employer branding. When your brand
tells a compelling story, top candidates seek you out, reducing recruiting costs while
increasing quality of hire. This alignment turns recruiting into a proactive growth strategy
rather than a reactive process.

Your People. Our Mission.
At Power3, we believe recruiting isn’t an expense — it’s an investment. Every great hire
creates long-term value for the organization.
By focusing on alignment, quality, and culture fit, recruiting becomes more than a process. It
becomes a growth engine, delivering measurable ROI for your business.
Because at the end of the day, people don’t just drive productivity. They drive revenue.
That’s why our mission is clear: Your People. Our Mission.

“Recruiting isn’t an expense. It’s an investment.”