Uncovering a £10,000 Backdoor Hire in Recruitment
When many people hear the term debt recovery, they picture a last-ditch effort, a step taken only when all else has failed. But at Sterling Debt Recovery, we believe it’s time to change that mindset.
In reality, debt recovery isn’t about conflict; it’s about effective communication. And more importantly, it’s about acting early to keep your finances on track.
Challenges: Debtor Disputes and Contractual Loopholes
The debtor raised multiple objections to avoid payment:
- Claiming our client was not an authorised supplier
- Alleging the signatory lacked the authority to agree to the terms of business
- Stating that the signatory had left the company, invalidating the agreement
These arguments were designed to create contractual doubt and delay payment.
Our Strategy for Backdoor Hire and Process
We explained the binding nature of the agreed terms of business, regardless of internal authorisation disputes.
We clarified how the debtor had breached the agreed terms by employing the candidate within the qualifying period.
We made it clear that the debt would continue to grow until payment was made, creating urgency to settle.
Results: Full Debt Recovery Plus Late Fees and Interest
In the end, the debtor paid the full £10,000, plus all applicable late fees and interest. Moreover, the additional sums covered 99% of our client’s debt collection costs, making the recovery virtually cost-neutral.Not sure if professional debt recovery is right for your business? Take a look at what our clients have to say about working with us — real stories from companies we’ve helped across a range of industries.
Read our client testimonials to see how Sterling Debt Recovery has made a difference.
Client Experience and Trust Restored
The client remained confident throughout the process, as they were reassured by our proven track record. As a result, their faith in us was rewarded with a complete resolution and renewed trust in our services.
Therefore, a key takeaway for recruitment agencies from this story is that backdoor hire debt recovery is possible even when faced with strong debtor disputes. By contrast to the debtor’s delaying tactics, we combined the right mix of education, explanation, and financial pressure. Consequently, our experts turned a contested case into a full recovery.