Zero-Risk Hiring: The Pay-On-Placement Model Explained

Last Updated: 2025

Introduction

Hiring top talent in today’s competitive market is challenging, especially for entry-level and mid-management positions in industries like healthcare, logistics, retail, and call centers. Businesses often face high costs, lengthy processes, and financial risks when using traditional recruitment agencies. Lumen Recruiting Group’s Pay-On-Placement (POP) model offers a transformative solution: no upfront costs, payment only after a hire stays for their gurentee period, and fees as low as 5-9%. This guide explores how our POP model can streamline your hiring process for roles such as Certified Nursing Assistants, truck drivers, retail managers, and customer service representatives, reducing both time and costs.

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What is Pay-On-Placement?

POP is a contingency-based recruitment model where clients pay only after a candidate is hired and remains employed for a specified period, typically 30 days. Unlike traditional agencies charging 15-30% upfront, Lumen’s model aligns incentives with client success, ensuring quality hires without financial risk.