27 Feb
The 80/20 Rule - Professional Recruiters Servicing Your Business Growth
by James
Why does the Data highlight that a small percentage of recruiters within a recruitment business drive most of their business success?
This concept is known as the 80/20 rule (also called the Pareto Principle)—where 80% of results come from 20% of recruiters, in recruitment, this means that the top 20% of recruiters contribute most to productivity, efficiency, and overall success.
At NPR Recruit, our focus since our inception in 2010 has been focussed on delivering the highest level of service, (Service + People).
This commitment evolved over time from a very successful retail working environment where customers would 90% (1/10) buy once when viewing the product which highlighted that service + product generates the highest performance (80/20).
How the 80/20 Rule Applies to Hiring
20% of Employees Drive 80% of Results – The most skilled and motivated employees are the ones who push your business forward. The key is to identify and hire more of these high performers.
20% of Hiring Decisions Cause 80% of Staffing Problems – Bad hires can lead to productivity losses, high turnover, and increased costs. That’s why quality hiring matters.
20% of Recruitment Efforts Lead to 80% of Successful Hires – Businesses that focus on proactive hiring strategies, targeted recruitment, and expert partnerships see better long-term results.
How NPR Recruit Helps You Hire the Top 20%
✅ Industry Expertise – We specialise in finding top talent for key roles such as automation engineers, FMCG multi skilled maintenance engineers, engineering/maintenance site managers, shift leaders, project managers, control engineers, and commercial catering engineers.
✅ Quality Over Quantity – We identify, engage with high-performing candidates who bring long-term value to your business.
✅ Temp-to-Perm Options – Want to ensure you’ve got the right fit? Our temp-to-perm hiring solutions help businesses test and retain the top talent before making a permanent commitment.
✅ Faster, Smarter Hiring – We streamline the recruitment process so you get the right people in place quickly, reducing the risk of bad hires.
Are You Hiring the Right 20%?
Finding high-performing talent isn’t about luck—it’s about having the right recruitment strategy and expert support. If you want to hire smarter, reduce risk, and drive better business results, NPR Recruit is here to help.
👉 Fill out our contact form today and let’s find the top 20% of talent that will transform your business.