It’s tempting to delay hiring until “the right time.” But every open role in your organization is costing you more than you think.
According to SHRM, the average cost-per-vacancy can range from $4,000 to $9,000 per month when you factor in lost productivity, overtime, burnout, and project delays.
The Real Impact of Vacancies
- Productivity Lost
- Teams without key contributors fall behind on timelines. Deadlines get pushed, quality declines, and other employees scramble to fill gaps.
- Team Burnout
- Remaining staff often work longer hours to take on additional tasks. This leads to lower morale and higher turnover – compounding the problem.
- Customer Service Delays
- If your client-facing roles are open, service slows down. In some cases, clients may take their business elsewhere.
What Proactive Hiring Can Do For You
- Reduce Costs by Reducing Downtime
- Fast, targeted hiring minimizes operational disruption and avoids unnecessary overtime costs.
- Boost Team Performance
- With a full team running at full capacity, you’ll reduce burnout or backlogs.
- Drive Long-Term Growth
- The longer a role stays open, the more growth opportunities you miss – filling positions quickly helps you stay competitive and focused on the future.
The sooner you fill your roles, the sooner you can hit quarterly targets and scale effectively.
Partnering with the Right Staffing Agency Matters
At Morales Group, we help companies hire faster without sacrificing quality. Our vetted talent pipelines, industry knowledge, and bilingual recruitment teams help you solve workforce challenges quickly and sustainably.