Is DIY Hiring Actually Saving You Money? (Spoiler: Probably Not)

DIY Hiring Isn’t Saving You Money - It’s Costing You More Than You Think

Let’s be honest - for most small business owners, hiring feels like a necessary evil.

You know you need help. You can’t keep doing it all yourself. But the second you start exploring the hiring process, you hit the wall:

• It’s time-consuming

• It’s expensive

• And getting it wrong? Even worse

So what do most business owners do?

DIY it, of course.

Because how hard can it be, right? Just:

• Write a quick job ad

• Post it somewhere online

• Interview a few people

• Pick the one who seems like a good fit

Sorted.

Except... not.

The truth? DIY hiring isn’t saving you money. It’s draining your time, your energy, and your bank account.

The Real Question Isn’t “How Much Does Hiring Support Cost?”

It’s “How Much Is DIY Hiring Costing You?”

A bad hire isn’t just inconvenient. It’s expensive - like, really expensive.

Replacing an employee can cost anywhere from 30-50% of their salary (or more), and that’s before you count the hours, headaches, and missed opportunities.

Bad hires don’t just mess with payroll. They tank productivity, morale, and revenue.

• Productivity: The wrong person slows everything down and throws your systems out of whack.

• Revenue: Missed deadlines, unhappy clients, poor performance - it all adds up.

• Morale: Your team gets burnt out picking up the slack.

• Time: You lose weeks fixing the mess and starting again.

And when they quit (or you have to fire them)?

Congrats - you’re right back at square one, minus a few thousand dollars.

4 Common DIY Hiring Mistakes That Cost You Big Time

Mistake #1: Hiring Too Fast (or Waiting Too Long)

Panic-hiring the first person who applies because you’re swamped?

Dragging the process out for months because you’re scared of getting it wrong?

Both are costly.

Fix it:

• Plan ahead - know what roles are coming in the next 6-12 months

• Don’t rush, but don’t stall either - structured hiring should move fast and smart

• Be proactive - don’t rely solely on ads, go find great candidates

Mistake #2: Relying on Gut Feel

We get it - they seemed great in the interview. Confident. Friendly. Good vibes.

But if that’s your entire decision-making process, you’re flying blind.

And yes, gut feel matters. But it should support your process - not replace it.

Fix it:

• Use structured interviews with actual criteria

• Assess skills - not just chat

• Check references like a grown-up business owner

Mistake #3: Not Defining the Role Properly

If you’re not crystal clear on what you need, how do you expect to recognise the right person when they show up?

Fix it:

• Write a clear job description that actually reflects the role

• Know what’s a must-have and what’s a nice-to-have

• Hire for where your business is going - not just for where it’s at today

Mistake #4: Skipping Onboarding

Hiring isn’t done once they sign the contract.

If you ghost your new hire on day one, don’t be shocked when they disappear two weeks later.

Fix it:

• Plan the first 30, 60, and 90 days

• Give them proper training and tools

• Check in like a normal human - regularly

A good onboarding process is what turns a decent hire into a high-performer.

So What Does Smarter Hiring Actually Look Like?

Imagine this:

• Your job ad brings in the right people - not a pile of irrelevant resumes

• Only the best make it to interview - saving you hours of your life

• You’ve got a structured process that takes the guesswork out of hiring

• Your new hire actually sticks, fits your culture, and helps your business grow

That’s not a pipe dream - that’s what proper hiring support gives you. A system that actually works.

Flexi Hiring Support = No More Hiring Headaches

Here’s how we help small businesses stop throwing time and money down the hiring drain:

• Write job ads that attract the right candidates - no more fluff and confusion

• Screen and filter applications properly - so you don’t waste time on duds

• Guide you through interviews - with questions and scorecards that make decisions easier

• Support onboarding - because hiring isn’t over until they’re settled and performing

Hiring support isn’t a cost - it’s an investment in not screwing it up (again).

Final Thought: DIY Hiring Feels Cheaper - Until It Isn’t

If hiring feels like a frustrating, messy, never-ending guessing game, it’s not your fault.

It’s because no one ever showed you how to do it properly.

With Flexi Hiring Support, we help you:

• Hire faster

• Hire smarter

• Avoid expensive mistakes

• Build a team that actually sticks around

DM us or comment “Hiring Support” and we’ll send you the details - no pressure, no jargon, just hiring help that actually makes sense.

Ash ✨