Monday 22 October 2012

What to remember when working with other agencies







TEAM Members represent a powerful UK wide network and we are very proud of our ever-growing community of independent recruiters. We feel that as a collaborative group, our Members have far more to offer when compared to some of  the larger Plc’s which often resort to ridiculously low fees in order to win business, quantity over quality!  We have had some fantastic examples of successful split-fee campaigns, but to make sure all our Members really get the most out of working together, here are a few things to remember when fee-sharing.

Agree everything up front
In order to ensure there is complete transparency between all involved, make sure you agree everything up front and confirm the same in writing, including the percentage fee split, the terms agreed with the client, the role each side will take, and what you both  deem a successful outcome. TEAM does supply a co-operation agreement which we would highly recommend using. 

Be open
The network, although guided by the TEAM Constitution and Code, is about honesty and trust. All our Members have joined for similar reasons and they are all striving for the same end goal: to be successful independent recruiters. So make sure you are honest with each other when it comes to fee-sharing. Voice any concerns before making any formal agreement to make sure all parties will benefit and are happy with any arrangements.

Seek advice if needed
Finally, but perhaps most importantly, seek advice from other Members, our dedicated legal teams and of course the TEAM Head Office. If you are unsure how fee sharing works just ask any of us or come along to any of our events and speak to others to find out how you can benefit. And of course, don’t forget to share your success with us in our quarterly TEAM Xchange competition to be in for a chance of winning a fantastic prize!




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