Why Is Our Award-Winning 5-Year Placement Warranty So Controversial in the Staffing Industry?
Award-Winning Service
Forbes Best Professional Recruiting Firms for 9 consecutive years (2018 to 2026) and a 9-time ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both Client and Talent satisfaction.
Industry Specialists
Dedicated recruiters with expertise across IT, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Grocery, Life Sciences, HSE, Administrative, Legal, Dental, Pharmacy, Revenue Cycle, Aviation, Automotive, Marketing, Engineering, Energy, Fractional Executives, and more specialized sectors.
Transparent Pricing
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Why Choose Frontline Source Group?
No hidden fees. No surprise charges. Everything by contract, upfront and transparent with our industry-leading 5-Year Placement Warranty
Contract / Temporary Staffing
Starting at
50 - 85% markup
Based on skill level and contract duration
- Flexible staffing options
- Industry-specialized candidates
- All payroll and benefits handled
- Weekly timekeeping services
- Contract-to-hire options
Direct Hire Staffing
Starting at
20 - 30% of annual salary
Volume discounts available
- Industry-leading 5-Year Placement Warranty
- Pre-screened, qualified candidates
- Full background checks included
- Skill assessments and testing
- Dedicated account manager
C-Suite Executive Search
Starting at
25 - 35% of annual all in compensation
Retained search options available
- C-Level specialist recruiters
- Comprehensive market analysis
- Access to passive executive talent
- In-depth candidate assessments
- Executive onboarding support
What Other Staffing and Recruitment Programs Does Frontline Offer?
Custom solutions for unique staffing challenges
Engaged Search
Fixed-fee recruitment solution for specialized roles with a streamlined fee structure and payment plan.
Initial engagement fee:
Starting at $2,500
- 30, 60, 90 and 180 Day Dedicated Recruiter Sourcing
- Strategic Sourcing Parameters
- Extensive Outreach to Passive Candidates
Candidate Sourcing
Streamline recruiting efforts without the cost of a full-service staffing solution, this subscription-based service is your key to unlocking a pool of potential talent.
- Nightly Candidate Sourcing
- Flexible Search Parameters
- Extensive Candidate Reach
Options ranging from $999 to $1600 a month with extra discounts
Volume Hiring Staffing Solutions
Custom pricing for high-volume staffing needs with dedicated project management and streamlined processes.
- Tiered pricing based on hiring volume
- Dedicated project recruitment team
- On-site coordination available
- Custom reporting and analytics
Fractional Executive Leadership
Part-time CFOs, Controllers, and COOs on flexible monthly terms, with the option to hire your leader full-time under the 5-Year Placement Warranty.
- Fractional, Interim, and Project Engagements
- Vetted Slate of Two to Three Candidates
- Convert to Full-Time at Any Point
Typically $2,500 to $25,000 a month, depending on role and hours
How do Frontline Source Group's staffing fees compare side by side?
Every Frontline Source Group engagement model is in one table below, so you can compare the published price, how the fee is calculated, when it is paid, what is included, and what backs the placement. All major credit cards are accepted at no additional charge.
| Service | Published price | How the fee is calculated | When it is paid | What is included | Backed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract / Temporary Staffing | 50 to 85 percent markup | Single hourly bill rate, based on skill level and contract duration | Billed on the hourly rate as hours are worked | Payroll and benefits handled, payroll taxes and insurance, weekly timekeeping, contract-to-hire options | Not applicable (warranty covers permanent placements) |
| Direct Hire Staffing | 20 to 30 percent of annual salary | Percentage of the placed candidate's first-year base salary; volume discounts available | After the candidate starts; no upfront retainer for most engagements | Pre-screened candidates, full background checks, skill assessments and testing, dedicated account manager, offer negotiation support | 5-Year Placement Warranty |
| C-Suite Executive Search | 25 to 35 percent of annual all-in compensation | Percentage of first-year all-in compensation; contingency or retained | Contingency: on hire. Retained: a portion upfront, the remainder in installments | C-level specialist recruiters, market analysis, passive executive talent, in-depth assessments, onboarding support | 5-Year Placement Warranty |
| Engaged Search | Starting at $2,500 initial engagement fee | Fixed fee with a streamlined payment plan | Initial engagement fee, then per the payment plan | 30, 60, 90, or 180 days of dedicated recruiter sourcing, strategic sourcing parameters, passive candidate outreach | Per engagement terms |
| Candidate Sourcing | $999 to $1,600 per month | Subscription, with extra discounts for annual commitments | Monthly subscription | Nightly candidate sourcing, flexible search parameters, extensive candidate reach | Per subscription terms |
| Volume Hiring | Custom tiered pricing | Tiered by hiring volume | Per custom agreement | Dedicated project recruitment team, on-site coordination available, custom reporting and analytics | Per custom agreement |
| Fractional Executive Leadership | Typically $2,500 to $25,000 per month | Monthly, by role and hours: CFO $3,000 to $25,000, Controller $2,500 to $12,000, COO $5,000 to $20,000 | Monthly, per the written engagement agreement | Part-time CFO, Controller, or COO, vetted slate of two to three candidates, fractional, interim, and project options | 5-Year Placement Warranty if converted to full-time |
Which industries and specialties does Frontline Source Group's pricing cover?
The same published pricing applies in every specialty Frontline Source Group recruits for. A controller search in Dallas, a dental hygienist search in Nashville, and a CFO search in Atlanta all start from the same fee schedule and carry the same 5-Year Placement Warranty. What changes from one specialty to the next is the recruiter, not the rules. Each practice is run by recruiters who work in that field every day, across 32 plus offices nationwide.
Professional staffing
Contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire staffing for the roles that keep a business running, from staff accountants and help desk analysts to HR generalists, paralegals, executive assistants, call center teams, and engineers.
Executive search
Contingency and retained search for directors, vice presidents, and the C-suite, including CFOs, CISOs, CHROs, chief legal officers, and leaders in healthcare operations, revenue cycle, life sciences, pharmacy, dental, energy, aviation, and grocery and retail.
Fractional executive leadership
Part-time CFOs, Controllers, and COOs priced by the month, for companies that need senior leadership before they need a full-time hire. Our fractional executive staffing page has role-by-role pricing.
| Division | Published pricing | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Professional staffing | Contract and temporary: 50 to 85 percent markup. Direct hire: 20 to 30 percent of first-year base salary | Accounting and Finance, Technology and IT, Human Resources, Legal and Paralegal, Administrative, Customer Service and Call Center, Engineering |
| Executive search | 25 to 35 percent of first-year all-in compensation, contingency or retained | C-Suite, Accounting and Finance, Cybersecurity, Marketing, Healthcare Operations, Revenue Cycle, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Dental, Oil, Gas, and Energy, Aviation, Grocery and Retail |
| Fractional executive leadership | Typically $2,500 to $25,000 per month, by role and hours | Fractional CFO, Fractional Controller, Fractional COO |
| Specialized programs | Engaged Search from $2,500, Candidate Sourcing $999 to $1,600 per month, Volume Hiring custom tiered | Any specialty above, plus Candidate Sourcing for internal recruiting teams |
How does the 5-Year Placement Warranty compare to the 90-day industry standard?
Most staffing agencies stand behind a direct hire placement for 90 days. Frontline Source Group's 5-Year Placement Warranty covers qualifying direct hire and executive search placements for five years, 20 times longer, with a pro-rated credit based on active calendar days. The chart, table, and steps below show the difference.
Placement coverage period: Frontline vs. the industry standard
The 5-Year Placement Warranty is 20 times longer than the 90-day industry standard.
| Warranty detail | Frontline 5-Year Placement Warranty | Typical 90-day industry guarantee |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage period | 5 years (1,825 days) | 90 days |
| Length compared with the industry standard | 20 times longer | Baseline |
| Which placements are covered | Qualifying direct hire and executive search placements | Varies by agency |
| How the remedy is calculated | Pro-rated credit based on active calendar days | Varies by agency |
| Where the terms are set | The client agreement, upfront and in writing | Varies by agency |
Placement starts
A qualifying direct hire or executive search placement begins, and warranty coverage starts under the client agreement.
Coverage runs five years
If the placed candidate departs within five years, the warranty applies to the replacement.
Pro-rated credit applies
The credit is calculated on active calendar days, so the longer the placed candidate stays in role, the smaller the credit applied.
How can you verify Frontline Source Group's reviews and reputation?
Don't take our word for it. Frontline Source Group's reputation is tracked by independent third parties, and every one of them is public.
Trustpilot
Frontline holds a 5.0-star rating on Trustpilot across 683 verified reviews from clients and candidates.
G2
Frontline Source Group is listed on G2 in the Staffing Agencies category, where it holds a 5.0 rating from validated reviewers. G2 checks reviewer identity before a review is published, which makes it a second independent check alongside Trustpilot.
ClearlyRated and Forbes
Frontline is a 9-time ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both Client and Talent satisfaction, a ClearlyRated Diamond Award recipient, and a Forbes Best Professional Recruiting Firm for 9 consecutive years from 2018 to 2026. The full list is on our staffing awards page, and client stories are on our testimonials page.
How does Frontline Source Group keep its staffing pricing transparent and its placements backed?
Frontline Source Group publishes staffing and recruiting pricing information because employers deserve clarity before starting a search. Our contract staffing, direct hire, executive search, and specialized program pricing is laid out so clients understand the investment, what is included, and how fees are structured.
The fee schedule and the warranty come from the top of the firm. Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, stands behind the 5-Year Placement Warranty on every direct hire and executive search engagement. Shelly Hubble, CSP, Senior Vice President of Operations and a Certified Staffing Professional through the American Staffing Association, leads day-to-day operations and the firm's executive recruiting team.
Our direct hire fees are typically based on a percentage of the candidate's first-year base salary and are paid only after a successful placement, unless a separate retained or executive search agreement applies. Contract staffing rates generally include wages, payroll taxes, benefits, insurance, recruiting support, and service-related costs within a single hourly bill rate.
Our 5-Year Placement Warranty applies to qualifying permanent placements under the terms of the client agreement. The warranty is designed to reduce hiring risk and reflects our confidence in the quality and long-term fit of our placements.
Performance metrics referenced on this site, including placement volume and retention-related figures, are based on Frontline Source Group's internal placement records unless otherwise stated. Public review signals, including our 5.0 Trustpilot rating from 683 verified reviews and our 5.0 G2 rating from validated reviewers, are sourced from independent third-party review platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about our pricing and services
How does Frontline pricing compare to other staffing agencies?
Frontline Source Group's fees sit within the normal range for the staffing industry, and the difference is that we publish them. Direct hire runs 20 to 30 percent of first-year base salary, contract staffing runs a 50 to 85 percent markup, and C-suite executive search runs 25 to 35 percent of first-year all-in compensation. Where we pull ahead is what backs the fee: a 98.94% executive placement retention rate and the 5-Year Placement Warranty.
What placement warranty does Frontline offer?
Frontline Source Group backs qualifying direct hire and executive search placements with the 5-Year Placement Warranty, set out in the client agreement. It runs 20 times longer than the 90-day guarantee most of the industry offers. If a placed candidate leaves within five years, the warranty applies to the replacement as a pro-rated credit based on active calendar days, so the longer the person stays, the smaller the credit. Full terms are at frontlinesourcegroup.com/5year-placement-guarantee.html.
Are there any hidden staffing fees?
No. The fee you are quoted is the fee you pay, and it is written into the contract before work starts. Direct hire fees cover sourcing, screening, background checks, and placement. Contract staffing rates cover payroll taxes, benefits, and insurance inside one hourly bill rate. Most direct hire searches need no upfront retainer.
Does Frontline offer volume discounts?
Yes. Clients hiring several positions in the same window, or partnering with us on ongoing hiring, qualify for tiered pricing. Project-based and high-volume staffing engagements get custom pricing built around the hiring plan, with a dedicated project recruitment team.
What is the difference between contingency and retained executive search?
With contingency search you pay only when you hire a candidate we present, and the fee is due after that person starts. With retained search, part of the fee is paid upfront to commit dedicated recruiter time to your executive search, and the remainder is paid in installments as the search moves forward. Frontline offers both for C-suite and senior leadership roles. Learn more at frontlinesourcegroup.com/executive-search-c-level.html.
How does Frontline determine the rate for contract staffing?
Four things set the rate: the skill level of the role, the local market rate, the length of the assignment, and the complexity of the work. The 50 to 85 percent markup covers payroll, payroll taxes, benefits, insurance, and the Frontline service fee. We quote a defined hourly bill rate at kickoff, and contract-to-hire options are available if you want to convert the person later.
What is included in the direct hire placement fee?
The direct hire fee covers the full search: pre-screening and qualifying candidates, full background checks, skill assessments and testing, a dedicated account manager, offer negotiation support, and the 5-Year Placement Warranty. Fees typically run 20 to 30 percent of the candidate's first-year base salary, and the fee is due after the candidate starts.
What industries and specialties does Frontline Source Group recruit for?
Frontline Source Group recruits across accounting and finance, technology and IT, human resources, legal and paralegal, administrative, customer service, engineering, marketing, oil gas and energy, HSE, pharmacy, dental, revenue cycle, healthcare operations, life sciences, aviation, cybersecurity, grocery and retail, C-suite executive search, and fractional executive leadership. The same published pricing applies in every specialty. The full list of services is at frontlinesourcegroup.com/services-offered.html.
Does Frontline offer fractional executive staffing?
Yes. Frontline places part-time CFOs, Controllers, and COOs nationwide on flexible monthly terms, typically 2,500 to 25,000 dollars a month depending on the role, the hours, and the scope. Fractional, interim, and project engagements are available, and if you hire your fractional leader full-time, the placement is covered by the 5-Year Placement Warranty. Details are at frontlinesourcegroup.com/fractional-staffing.html.
Where can I verify Frontline Source Group's client reviews?
Frontline Source Group holds a 5.0-star rating on Trustpilot across 683 verified reviews and a 5.0 rating on G2 from validated reviewers, both independent third-party platforms. The firm is also a 9-time ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for Client and Talent satisfaction and a Forbes Best Professional Recruiting Firm for 9 consecutive years, 2018 to 2026. Client stories are at frontlinesourcegroup.com/testimonials.html.
What payment methods does Frontline accept?
Frontline Source Group accepts all major credit cards with no added convenience fee, ACH bank transfers, and standard invoiced payment terms. Skipping the card surcharge is unusual in staffing, where many agencies pass the processing fee on to the client.
How do Engaged Search and Candidate Sourcing pricing work?
Engaged Search is a fixed-fee recruiting option for specialized roles, with an initial engagement fee starting at 2,500 dollars and a payment plan. It includes 30, 60, 90, or 180 days of dedicated recruiter sourcing and outreach to passive candidates. Candidate Sourcing is a subscription for internal recruiting teams, running 999 to 1,600 dollars a month, with nightly sourcing, flexible search parameters, and extra discounts for annual commitments. See frontlinesourcegroup.com/candidate-sourcing-services.html.
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