
How Long Has That Role Been Open?
If you’re staring at the same unfilled vacancy this Monday as you were last Monday… and the Monday before that… it’s time to act.
Vacancies that linger aren’t just an HR problem — they become a business issue.
The True Cost of Inaction
Leaving a role unfilled costs your team more than just time. You risk:
Burning out current staff picking up the slack
Delaying critical projects or service levels
Creating uncertainty within your team
Losing candidates to faster-moving competitors
Why You Might Be Stuck
Your job ad is attracting the wrong people
Your salary benchmarking is outdated
You’re not reaching passive, high-quality candidates
Your process is too slow — or too complex
How Howard James Recruitment Helps
We’re not about blasting CVs. We dig into your pain points, refine your job spec, and handpick candidates who match the brief — fast.
We’ll also guide you on:
Interview timelines that work
Market-rate salaries
Role repositioning to attract better talent
Don’t Let This Vacancy Drag On
It’s Monday now. By next Monday, you could be shortlisting candidates who are ready to go.

- Schedule a call to discuss how we can help you build a team that lasts
- Register a vacancy with us and let us find your next hire!