What is the ‘Recruit From Afar’ Model?
‘Recruit From Afar’ is our model for helping staffing and recruitment firms expand internationally without needing physical offices in every market.
With the right infrastructure, compliance partner, and expertise, you can:
Onboard and payroll contractors in any US state
Mitigate employment compliance risks
Grow global revenue streams without costly setup
To ensure you're entering the US market with intent and purpose, we recommend building a 'virtual shop front'. Our ‘Recruit From Afar’ checklist contains some low-cost but highly effective things you can tick off to help build your US presence.
Why do Recruitment Businesses Choose to Recruit From Afar?
Largest Global Market
The US is number one for revenue generation in the global recruitment industry. The global staffing industry had a market size of $619 billion in 2024 from Staffing Industry Analysts, of which the US generated $187.4 billion (30% of the global market).
Higher Salaries = Higher Markups
Everything is bigger in the US! This includes the salaries, which translates to higher markups. Recruitment agencies make average 25-35% in contract margins in the US. The high salaries in US recruitment have been a big attraction for UK recruitment agencies as they can seize a higher markup to complement their UK revenue.
Earn Fees Quicker with Shorter Notice Periods
In the US, employees are typically hired on an ‘at-will’ basis. At-will employment means that either the employer or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason. For UK recruitment agencies operating in the US, this quick turnaround time means you can easily earn fees in the same month as making placements.
Increase Enterprise Value
If a business has evidence of generating revenue in multiple markets with a larger client portfolio, it decreases the reliance on income from UK-only clients. Not only is having a global business more attractive to investors, but a strong US contract book really helps UK recruiters with company valuations.
Learn how to Recruit From Afar
Schedule a half-hour chat with one of our friendly US Expansion Consultants to be one step closer to recruiting in the US staffing industry.
Recruit From Afar Resources
WEBINAR: How to Recruit from Afar in the US
BLOG: How to Grow a Recruitment Business in New Markets from the UK
Ebook: Checklist to Recruit From Afar in The US Staffing Market
Disclaimer: All information written here is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional and/or legal services.