Cost savings

​Sourcing the right talent efficiently and cost-effectively is critical to success. For organisations managing large-scale recruitment and contingent workforce solutions, inefficiencies in the hiring process can quickly escalate costs and impact performance.

​Retinue specialise in workforce management solutions that reduce recruitment costs while enhancing the hiring process. Trusted by leading organisations, we provide tailored strategies to help you attract, onboard, and retain permanent workforce talent at the right cost.

Our approach focuses on streamlining recruitment from start to finish. By optimising supplier relationships, implementing data-driven hiring practices, and reducing time-to-hire, we help you achieve both immediate savings and long-term value. We also ensure full onboarding and compliance with industry standards, minimising risks and maintaining the quality of your workforce.

With our proven expertise, you can reduce unnecessary recruitment spend, improve efficiency, and gain better visibility into workforce performance. Whether you’re scaling operations, implementing a Statement of Work (SoW) project, or addressing hiring challenges, we provide the tools and insights for a seamless, cost-effective hiring process.

By creating a dedicated pool of pre-vetted, flexible workers, we reduce reliance on costly agency staffing through our contingent workforce solutions, streamlining workforce planning.

Our best-in-class technology and management ensures consistent access to skilled talent, improved shift coverage, and reduced time-to-fill for critical roles. This approach not only cuts costs but also enhances operational efficiency, giving clients greater control over their workforce and budgets.

Managed Service Programmes (MSP) deliver a strategic approach to achieving cost savings while optimising workforce management.

By centralising the oversight of contingent labour, we help clients streamline processes, standardise rates, and reduce spend on recruitment and administration.

Our expert team identifies opportunities for efficiency, ensures compliance, and leverages supplier relationships to negotiate better value. With real-time data insights and tailored solutions, a Managed Service Programme (MSP) empowers organisations to maximise workforce performance while maintaining control over costs, ensuring sustainable and measurable financial benefits.

Our Direct Engagement (DE) model helps healthcare organisations, particularly NHS trusts, achieve measurable recruitment cost savings by reducing VAT payments associated with agency staffing.

This model allows trusts to directly engage contracted workers, such as doctors and nurses, for short or long-term bookings. Workers are paid directly by the trust or through a third party, rather than the agency, minimising costs and enhancing transparency.

By streamlining processes and ensuring compliance, this solution delivers measurable financial savings while maintaining workforce efficiency.

CASE STUDIES

  • Saving £2m per year
    for UKs largest FM company

    MSP and self-managed VMS solutions have given Mitie the ability to regain control over their supply chain. Delivering costs savings of £2m per year and consistent supply of their 70,000 strong workforce.

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  • Cost saving and agency
    control achieved for NHS collaborative

    We delivered an efficient service whilst managing cost savings and compliance for the West of Scotland NHS collaborative.

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