Wegetpaidwhentheystay.
Most recruitment agencies collect their fee and move on. We spread ours over 12 months, and you stop paying if the hire doesn't work out. It's not a promotion. It's how we operate.
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You pay a recruiter 20-25% of a hire's annual salary upfront. They fill the role fast, collect the check, and disappear. Three months later, the hire isn't working out. You're back to square one, minus the fee.
The average cost of a bad hire is 50-200% of their annual salary. And 30% of new hires leave within the first year. The math doesn't work for anyone except the recruiter.
We decided to fix the incentive.
Cost of a bad hire relative to their annual salary
Of new hires leave within their first year
Upfront fee that traditional recruiters charge
Pay per result, per month, or per position. Each model comes with our sourcing infrastructure, methodology, and engineering-grade vetting.
Aligned incentives
— we lose money on bad placements. Our fee stops if your hire leaves. That changes everything about how we source and screen.
Real technical evaluation
with candidates assessed by senior engineers and architects, not recruiters with a checklist. You get a scorecard, not a gut feeling.
Flexible models
— success fee, dedicated recruiter, or monthly subscription. Pick the model that fits your hiring reality, not a one-size-fits-all package.
European tech expertise
with 12+ years hiring engineers across Europe. We know the talent pools, salary benchmarks, and cultural nuances in every market.
Post-placement support
through structured 30/60/90 day check-ins. We stay involved because we have 12 months of revenue riding on your hire succeeding.
Full infrastructure
behind every recruiter — sourcing tools, ATS, candidate database, and proven methodology. You're plugging into a system, not hiring a freelancer.
Pay only for hires that work out
Senior developer at EUR 80,000/year. Keep scrolling to see what happens when they leave at any month.
Traditional Agency
EUR 16,000
Paid upfront. Non-refundable after 60 days.
bloomio Retention-Guard
EUR 1,200
EUR 1,200/mo × 1 month.
Month 1: saved 93% of the traditional fee.
Learn moreStructured technical interviews conducted by real engineers, architects, and engineering managers. Every evaluation produces a detailed scorecard with a clear recommendation.
Candidate Evaluation
Senior Backend Engineer
Evaluated by 3 senior engineers · 4.2 hrs total
Hire
Evaluator notes
“Strong systems thinker with clean architecture instincts. Recommend proceeding — schedule culture-fit conversation with hiring manager before offer.”
12+
Years in tech recruitment
bloomio is powered by the recruitment expertise behind unicrew — a software development company that's been building and scaling engineering teams since 2012. We know what good looks like because we've been hiring for ourselves all along.
350+
Engineers hired & retained
6
Countries, one methodology
100+
Person engineering org behind us
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about working with bloomio.
What is Retention-Guard and how does it work?
Retention-Guard is our success-fee recruitment model where our 18% fee is spread over 12 monthly installments. If your hire leaves or underperforms, your payments stop immediately. You only pay for as long as your hire stays and performs.
What happens if my hire leaves?
If the hire resigns voluntarily or is terminated for documented performance reasons, your payment obligation stops immediately. No exit fees, no catches. If the hire is let go due to business reasons like layoffs or restructuring, the payment obligation continues.
What types of roles do you fill?
We specialize in technical roles across the full stack: frontend, backend, full-stack, mobile, DevOps, data engineering, QA, solution architects, engineering managers, and technical leaders. We also recruit UI/UX designers and product managers.
How long does a typical placement take?
Most placements are completed within 3-6 weeks, depending on role complexity and market conditions. We start sourcing immediately after the discovery call and you see qualified candidates, not a flood of mismatched resumes.
Can I combine different engagement models?
Yes. Many clients use Retention-Guard for critical senior hires while running a Flex Subscription for ongoing mid-level positions. We'll help you find the right combination for your hiring needs.
What's included in the professional evaluation?
Our evaluations are conducted by real engineers, architects, and engineering managers. Each assessment produces a detailed scorecard with a clear hire/no-hire recommendation. One evaluation per candidate is included with Retention-Guard and Flex plans.