Why top recruiters are moving beyond commission-only models

Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec27 Jul 2026|OpinionWhy top recruiters are moving beyond commission-only modelsBy Scott Ellam, CEO of XCE Connecting Excellence GroupFor decades, the recruitment industry has operated on a fairly simple formula. Recruiters generate revenue and earn commission as a result. The more they bill, the more they take home.
It has worked remarkably well too: the commission model has helped build some of the most successful recruitment businesses in the world and remains on