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Direct hire vs staffing agency.
Who employs the person, and what that changes.
Quick answer
With direct hire, the agency introduces a candidate who becomes your employee and is paid a one-time placement fee. With a traditional staffing agency, the worker remains employed by the agency and you pay an ongoing hourly rate. Mindpool USA operates a direct-hire model exclusively.
Side by side
The practical differences show up in cost shape, screening depth, and who carries the risk of a poor fit.
- Employer of record: you vs the agency
- Fee: one-time placement fee vs continuing hourly margin
- Guarantee: replacement guarantee vs contract termination
- Screening: assessed for multi-year fit vs immediate availability
Frequently asked
Is a direct-hire agency the same as a staffing agency?
No. A direct-hire agency places candidates who become your employees; a staffing agency supplies workers it employs itself. Mindpool USA is direct-hire only.
What guarantee comes with a direct-hire placement?
Mindpool USA provides a 90-day retention guarantee on permanent placements — if the hire leaves inside that window, we replace them.