Published terms, next to the market
Market figures are from the firms in 123RFP that publish the same term, Q4 2026 edition.
Fee · % of first-year base salary
20% of total first-year compensation
Light grey: middle half of published fees (19% to 29.5%). Dark grey: typical range (medians).
Source, as of Nov 2, 2026(opens in a new tab): "Client agrees to pay a placement fee to Vendor in the amount of 20% of the candidate's estimated total first year's compensation, including estimated commissions and bonuses, and any signing bonus"
Guarantee · months
1 month · Replacement
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): "Upon receipt of written notice within thirty (30) days of hiring by Client that the candidate is not suitable for the Client"
All published terms
Firm type
Staffing and Direct Hire
"Hire skilled professionals on a temporary basis for short or long-term assignments." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Fee model
Both
"10. Retained Services and Contingent Search Terms" · Source(opens in a new tab)
Minimum fee
Not published
Payment timing
Client agrees to pay all fees and expenses within thirty (30) days after the candidate's date of hire.
"Client agrees to pay all fees and expenses within thirty (30) days after the candidate's date of hire." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Guarantee conditions
Written notice within thirty (30) days of hiring; parties first confer in good faith; replacement only; contingent fee not subject to reduction.
"If Client fails to notify Vendor within thirty (30) days of the start date of the candidate, Client waives the ability to request a replacement candidate." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Exclusivity
Not stated
Publishes results
Not stated
Specialties
Marketing; Sales; Technology; Nearshore Talent; B2B SaaS; MarTech
"Sloane Staffing is a specialist go-to-market recruiting firm for marketing, sales, technology, and nearshore talent." · Source(opens in a new tab)
"Sloane Staffing’s specialty is working with B2B SaaS and MarTech companies." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Time to fill stated
Not stated
Geography
Not stated
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