Published terms, next to the market
Market figures are from the firms in 123RFP that publish the same term, Q4 2026 edition.
Guarantee · months
3 months · More Than One Remedy
73.4% of published guarantees are 3 months or less (shaded). 21.5% are 6 months or more.
Source, as of Nov 2, 2026(opens in a new tab): "After a hire is made through JFA, a 90-day guarantee period is provided for all contingency searches."
All published terms
Fee
Not published
Firm type
Staffing and Direct Hire
"Learn more about our approach, recruitment options – contingency, retained and contract-to-perm – as well as our focus on diversity, hiring highlights and client testimonials." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Fee model
Both
"In a retained search, a successful outcome is guaranteed, and, in return, JFA is guaranteed payment." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Minimum fee
Not published
Payment timing
Not stated
Guarantee conditions
Hired candidate fails to meet expectations and is released within 90 days of hire.
"If the hired candidate fails to meet expectations and is released within 90 days of hire, the client is eligible for a full refund or JFA will find a replacement, with urgency." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Exclusivity
Both
"In such searches, JFA prefers a semi-exclusive period of 30 days, after which, if the client is not satisfied with our results, other search partners may be invited into the process. In a standard contingency search, there is no exclusivity window." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Publishes results
Yes
"Over the last five years JFA has completed over 230 contingency hires – over 99% have thrived past their review period." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Specialties
Publishing & Publishing Technology; Academic Libraries; Associations & Societies; Ed-Tech; Medical Education/Medical Communication
"Publishing & publishing technology, academic libraries, associations & societies, ed-tech and medical education/medical communication are our domain." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Time to fill stated
Not stated
Geography
International
"Please consider how the JFA team can bring real difference-makers to your team in North America, UK, Europe, Asia and India…and Let’s Get Working!" · Source(opens in a new tab)
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