Recruiting & Sourcing
recruitment services
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In recruitment services, a provider finds suitable candidates who are then directly employed by the company. It differs from temporary employment (leasing) where the person remains employed by the lessor.
Key Points
- The result is a direct employment relationship between the candidate and the hiring company.
- The provider searches, evaluates, and advises—they do not become the employer.
- Distinction from temporary employment: the person remains employed by the lessor.
- Compensation is usually success-based as a fee for successful placement.
- In Austria, commercial recruitment is regulated; for candidates, it is generally free.
What is recruitment services?
Recruitment services mean that a specialized provider seeks, pre-selects, and introduces suitable candidates for a company. If employment occurs, a direct working relationship develops between the person and the company—the recruiter then steps back. This saves companies time and opens channels and networks often lacking internally.
- Needs assessment: refine requirement profiles and framework conditions together.
- Search and selection: active outreach, screening, and structured pre-selection.
- Presentation and advice: present suitable profiles, support both parties.
How does recruitment services differ from temporary employment?
Temporary employment
The person is employed by the lessor (staffing service provider) and is 'loaned' to the company—the assignment is usually temporary.
recruitment services
The person is directly employed by the company; the provider recruits, evaluates, and advises but does not become the employer.
The difference lies with the employer. In temporary employment (leasing), the leased person remains with the lessor and works temporarily in the client’s company. In recruitment services, the process results in a regular, direct employment relationship. Both models are legally regulated in Austria and serve different purposes.
What does recruitment services cost—and for whom?
Recruitment is usually paid for by the company, often success-based as a fee for successful placement. For candidates, serious recruitment is normally free. In Austria, commercial employment services are regulated; unlawful cost shifting to job seekers should be avoided.
voccess classification
voccess operates in recruitment services and Executive Search: candidates are directly employed by the company. The focus is on fit and sustainable retention rather than pure placement speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do recruitment services cost candidates money?
- Not with reputable providers. Recruitment is typically paid for by the hiring company, often success-based. In Austria, commercial recruitment is also regulated.
- Am I employed by the service provider or the company after the recruitment?
- By the company. Recruitment services lead to a direct employment relationship with the hiring company. Only in temporary employment (leasing) does one remain employed by the lessor.