A New Model for Scaling Teams
Your next great hire starts with a recruiter who feels like yours.
"The more you grow, the more you save — a recruiting model built to scale alongside you."
- The Embedded Model
One Expert. Your Brand. On Demand.
They bring 10+ years of placement expertise and our 100,000+ candidate network, without the overhead of a full-time hire.
One flat monthly rate. As many roles as you need filled. The more you hire, the more you save.
I
Fully Integrated
Your embedded recruiter attends your meetings, uses your systems, and operates as a seamless extension of your team — candidates never know the difference.
II
Multi-Role Capable
One embedded recruiter can actively work up to 6 concurrent roles. As your hiring needs grow, you can upscale or descale recruiting support on demand — no new contracts, no ramp time.
III
Speed-Optimized
Typical time-to-fill under 45 days. Your recruiter is already inside your culture, so there's no ramp time on what "great" looks like for your team.
IV
Scale-Tiered Pricing
A flat monthly rate — $15K/mo for EVG portfolio companies, $20K/mo for all others. No placement percentages. No per-role fees. Just talent.
- Model Comparison
Percentage-Based Fees vs. Embedded Recruiting.
Both models deliver great talent. The difference is in how you scale. Retained search is optimized for a single critical hire. Embedded is built for companies with a hiring roadmap.
Traditional %-Based Fees
Retained & Contingency Models
- 20%+ of first-year cash comp per placement
- Engagement fee + final placement fee per role
- Best for 1–2 one-off hires or backfills
- Cost scales linearly with every role added
- Each search treated as a separate engagement
- Deep specialization on single critical placements
- Cost Breakdown
See Exactly What You Save.
Assumptions: All scenarios use a $100,000 base salary — a conservative average for the roles PeopleConnect typically places. Traditional fee of 25% reflects the standard market rate charged by outside contingency and retained search firms. One embedded recruiter manages up to 6 concurrent roles; a second is added at 7+. All timelines exclude the 1-week onboarding period. The higher the average salary at your company, the greater your embedded savings.
Non-Portfolio Companies
Standard Partnership Pricing
| Roles To Fill | Traditional Cost | Embedded Cost | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 Role
1 recruiter · ~2 months
|
$25,000
|
− $15,000 (use traditional) | |
|
2 Roles
Breakeven
1 recruiter · ~2 months
|
$50,000
|
+ $10,000 saved (20%) | |
|
3 Roles
1 recruiter · ~3 months
|
$75,000
|
+ $15,000 saved (20%) | |
|
5 Roles
1 recruiter · ~3 months
|
$125,000
|
+ $65,000 saved (52%) | |
|
10 Roles
2 recruiters · ~3 months
|
$250,000
|
+ $130,000 saved (52%) |
EcoVG Portfolio Companies
Exclusive Ecosystem Venture Group Pricing
| Roles To Fill | Traditional Cost | Embedded Cost | Your Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 Role
1 recruiter · ~2 months
|
$25,000
|
− $5,000 (use traditional) | |
|
2 Roles
Breakeven
1 recruiter · ~2 months
|
$50,000
|
+ $20,000 saved (40%) | |
|
3 Roles
1 recruiter · ~3 months
|
$75,000
|
+ $30,000 saved (40%) | |
|
5 Roles
1 recruiter · ~3 months
|
$125,000
|
+ $80,000 saved (64%) | |
|
10 Roles
2 recruiters · ~3 months
|
$250,000
|
+ $160,000 saved (64%) |
“At 5 or more roles, the embedded model saves you over 50% in recruiting costs.”
50%+
vs. standard market rates
- How Embedded Works
From Kickoff to Offer in Weeks.
1
Kickoff & Integration
Embedded and Ready Within a Week
2
Simultaneous Search Activation
All Roles. Running in Parallel.
3
Screening & Delivery
Only Finalists. No Noise.
4
Interviews & Offer
We Drive It to the Finish Line.
5
Ongoing & Adaptive
New Roles? Just Say the Word.
6
Knowledge Compounds
Better Every Month.
- The Right Fit
Is Embedded Right for Your Stage?
You're in a Growth Phase
If you're scaling a team, expanding into new markets, or preparing for a fundraise — you likely have multiple roles to fill. Embedded was built for exactly this moment.
You Want Consistent Quality
One recruiter embedded in your culture builds a repeatable hiring standard — no restarting, no re-explaining, no variability from search to search.
You Value Speed
Typical time-to-fill under 45 days per role. Parallel searches mean your team grows faster — with one recruiter managing up to 6 roles simultaneously from day one.
You're Watching the Budget
At 5+ roles, embedded saves non-portfolio companies 52% and EVG portfolio companies 64% vs. standard market rates. At $100K average salary that's $65K–$80K back in your pocket — and every dollar above $100K widens the gap further.