Hiring the right people isn’t just HR—it’s a business growth strategy.
Investing in recruitment and people practices pays off—big time. Companies that prioritise hiring exceptional talent consistently outperform their competitors.
The Boston Consulting Group found that the best hiring organisations experience over 3x more revenue growth than the poorest performers in any industry.
Why Recruitment Quality Matters
Poor recruitment doesn’t just hurt your hiring—it damages your brand and bottom line.
- 50% of candidates won’t buy from or recommend a company after a bad recruitment experience.
- 68% abandon applications due to complexity and time.
- 60% report never hearing back after interviews.
- 42% will never apply again; 22% will warn others, and 9% will actively discourage applications.
- Virgin Media estimated £4.4 million annual losses from bad candidate experiences.
The Talent Shortage Challenge
- 40% of employers globally struggle to fill positions (Manpower Group).
- 75% of organisations faced recruitment difficulties last year; 10% struggled to fill over half their roles (CIPD).
Diversity Drives Performance
Diverse teams aren’t just good for culture—they’re good for business.
- Racially and ethnically diverse teams are 35% more likely to outperform financially.
- Gender-diverse companies are 15% more likely to beat industry medians (McKinsey).
The Cost of Turnover
Replacing talent is expensive—and often underestimated.
- Turnover costs range from 40% to 400% of annual salary.
- Hard costs (hiring, training) can hit 150% of salary; full replacement costs up to 2.5x salary.
- Soft costs include lost time, morale, and productivity.
Engagement & Retention
Engaged employees stay longer and perform better.
- 90% of workers stay longer when companies act on feedback.
- Employees satisfied with benefits are 4x more likely to love their jobs.
- 54% would leave due to poor onboarding; 20% have already done so.
- 82% say lack of progression would make them quit.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
- 1 in 4 people experience mental health issues annually—the #1 cause of sickness absence.
- 9 in 10 report workplace discrimination linked to mental health.
- Lonely workers think about quitting twice as often as others.
The Future: Flexible Working
- Companies with flexible work arrangements saw 137% higher headcount growth (LinkedIn).
- Yet 50%+ of organisations lack formal return-to-work programs.
The Bottom Line
Great people practices aren’t optional—they’re essential for growth, innovation, and competitive advantage. Poor hiring costs millions; great hiring creates momentum.
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David Dand - Coreus Founder & Director
David Dand founded Coreus, the specialist talent acquisition consultancy based in Brighton and London. He has spent over 15 years in senior HR and recruitment roles, including time at global firms such as EY and Roche. He is CIPD Advanced HR Level 7 qualified, a licensed career coach and accredited in Hogan psychometric assessment. David built Coreus to help ambitious SMEs compete for the best talent in skilled and regulated markets.
