WHY IT FEELS TRUE Staffing fees are visible and immediate. Internal hiring costs,lost productivity, recruiter workload, compliance exposure,are often hidden or underestimated. THE 2026 REALITY The true cost of hiring includes: ● Time a role remains vacant ● Hiring manager hours spent screening and interviewing ● Compliance mistakes or misclassification ● Early turnover and rehiring Using a staffing provider costs more than hiring internally. MYTH 2