THE RISK OF BELIEVING THIS MYTH Focusing only on placement fees leads to slower hiring, burnout, and higher long-term costs. EASTRIDGE ADVANTAGE By reducing time-to-fill, handling screening and compliance tasks, and improving retention through better alignment, Eastridge helps organizations control both visible and hidden hiring costs. HOW STAFFING PARTNERS CONTROL COST ● Recruiter workload and sourcing time ● Interview coordination and screening ● Misclassification and wage compliance risks ● Replacement costs for failed hires TAKEAWAY Staffing isn’t an added cost…it’s cost control.

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