WHO WE HELP.

At Substance, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all recruitment. We deliver smart hiring solutions that are designed around your business model — and your bottom line.

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Learn why our clients consistently choose us to hire for their needs

SMEs & Family-Owned Firms

You need great people, but can’t afford inflated agency fees or unnecessary overhead. We help you compete for talent without overextending your resources.

  • Smarter pricing — no bloated headhunting fees
  • Fractional professionals for project-based needs
  • Interns that add value without full-time costs
  • Support tailored for hands-on business owners

Results: The talent you need, without the financial strain 

Startups & Scaleups

You’re building fast, often with limited budget and time. We help you hire the right people without draining your runway.

 

  • Affordable permanent hires — local or global
  • Fractional experts to cover gaps while you grow
  • Cost-effective intern programs to build capability
  • Flexible solutions that scale as you do

 

Result: Talent on board faster, at a fraction of traditional recruitment cost.

Large Enterprises

Your teams are under pressure to deliver more, with less. We support cost-saving hiring initiatives — whether for global hubs, project teams, or cost-conscious growth.

  • Fractional, remote, and emerging market talent
  • Support for temporary and project-based needs
  • Lower recruitment spend without compromising quality
  • Partnership that understands governance and scale

 

Result: Real cost savings on hiring, aligned with your compliance and standards.

Remote-First Companies

You’re already global — but that shouldn’t mean global costs. We help remote-first companies build lean teams, wherever your talent is based.

 

  • Lower-cost hires across regions
  • Fractional and part-time professionals
  • Interns and juniors from emerging markets
  • Recruitment solutions that match your distributed model

 

Result: Build your dream team without paying top-tier location premiums.

Why Substance?


Up to 70% cost savings

And you’ll know exactly what you’re paying for.

Straightforward terms. No hidden extras. No last-minute surprises. Just clear, fair pricing.


Commercially Smart Hiring

Recruitment decisions with a P&L mindset.

We think like business owners — making sure every hire drives return, not just fills a seat.


Flexible models

Hiring that bends to your business needs, not the other way around.

Whether you need permanent leaders, fractional experts, or interns — we build hiring around your real needs.


Built by an Elite Recruiter

Decades of proven hires, now at your service.

We know what great looks like before they walk through your door.


Hiring DNA

No fluff. No bottlenecks. Just results.

We move fast, and connect you with the right candidates. With years of pattern recognition, market insight, and instinct, we spot high-performers others overlook.


We Call It Out

Straight talk, zero sugar-coating.

If the role, the brief, or the budget won’t land the talent you want, we’ll tell you upfront — and then show you the better way.