Plan the hire
Nine tools for the hiring manager's desk.
Size the cost, pick contract or permanent, set a realistic start date and check the req before it goes out. Every number comes from your inputs, and every default is an assumption you can change.
CalculatorContractor vs full time costSalary, employer load and hiring cost against the contract rate you were quoted. See the month the two lines cross.Open the tool →ScorecardStaffing vendor scorecardGrade any staffing firm on the same eight questions and compare two side by side, Direcstaff included.Open the tool →PlannerHiring timeline plannerPick the start date and work back to the day your brief has to go out. Export the plan to your calendar.Open the tool →ReviewIT job description reviewPaste a posting and get it back redlined, with a fix beside every note. The text never leaves your browser.Open the tool →DiagnosticReq health checkEnter your funnel numbers and see the stage where the search breaks, with what to change first.Open the tool →Risk readCounteroffer risk checkA plain read of counteroffer risk before you make the offer, and the question to ask the candidate.Open the tool →ChecklistContractor day one readinessEverything that must be ready before a contractor starts, with an owner and a due date for each item.Open the tool →PlannerSoftware team composerPick a project, shape the team, and get a team brief you can forward the same day.Open the tool →CalculatorCost of open seatsWhat empty IT seats and in-house hiring cost you each year, and what each week filled faster is worth.Open the tool →
Which tool to start with
If you are deciding between a contractor and a permanent hire, start with the contractor vs full time cost calculator, then read our guide to contract staffing vs direct hire. If the role is already open and stuck, run the req health check first. Comparing agencies? The vendor scorecard pairs with our guide on how to choose an IT staffing agency.
When you are ready to hire, tell us the role. Direcstaff presents the first candidate in 48 to 72 hours on average, for contract staffing, direct hire and retained search.