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Replacement guarantee

A replacement guarantee is a staffing provider's promise to find a new candidate at no extra cost if a placed hire does not work out within a set period. Terms vary on how long the guarantee lasts, how fast a replacement arrives, and whether a refund is available instead.

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What it means in practice

Read the terms closely. Some guarantees only apply if you pay a large placement fee up front, some require you to prove the hire failed, and some cover only one replacement.

Rekruuto's terms are simple: every full-time hire starts with a 1-week trial, and if the fit is wrong, we find a replacement or refund your money. After the trial there is no long-term contract; you can pause or cancel with 2 weeks' notice.

Compare guarantees across providers on the compare hub.

Questions to ask about any guarantee

  • How long does the guarantee last, and when does the clock start?
  • What do you have to show to use it, and who decides whether the hire did not work out?
  • How quickly will a replacement start, and do you pay anything while you wait?
  • Is a refund available instead of a replacement, and for how much?
  • How many replacements does it cover, and does it require a large fee up front?
  • Trial period

    A trial period is a set time at the start of a hire when both sides test the fit on real work before fully committing.

  • Staffing agency

    A staffing agency recruits workers and supplies them to client businesses, either as temporary staff the agency employs or as candidates for permanent roles.

  • Notice period

    A notice period is the advance warning one side must give before ending a work arrangement, set in the contract or by law.

  • Employee retention

    Employee retention is a company's ability to keep good people over time.

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