In high-stakes hiring, there’s one question that keeps coming up “Do we need someone fast, or do we need the right person?” The truth is, you need both. And when timelines are tight, that balance can feel impossible.

But great recruitment doesn’t force you to choose between speed and quality. It finds the sweet spot where urgency meets fit, and that’s where the magic happens.

Why Speed Matters

Let’s face it… vacancies cost. Every day a key role sits unfilled, your team absorbs the pressure. Deadlines slip. Morale dips. Customers notice. That’s why moving fast matters.

In retail and operations especially, delays can hit revenue and performance. So yes, speed is important but speed without direction is just noise. Hiring someone quickly who doesn’t stick? You’re right back where you started.

Why Fit Matters More

Hiring isn’t just about filling a seat. It’s about finding someone who’ll thrive, contribute, and stay. That’s where fit comes in - skills, yes, but also mindset, communication style, and the ability to gel with your team.

Poor fit leads to early exits, friction, or passive underperformance. And that can cost far more than waiting a few extra days to find the right person.

How We Balance Both at Refit

Here’s the good news: you don’t have to compromise. At Refit, we’re structured to move fast and deliver candidates who are genuinely right.

Here’s how we do it:

• Front-loaded discovery — We take the time upfront to understand your role and culture so we don’t waste time later.

• Pre-warmed talent — We work in tight niches with ready-to-go talent pools who’ve already been vetted.

• No padding — Every shortlist is lean, informed, and genuinely worth your time. No guesswork.

• Ongoing comms — We stay in close touch throughout, adapting in real-time so we don’t lose momentum or quality.

Final Thought

You don’t have to choose between fast and right. The best recruiters… the ones who understand your world, will always find you both.

At Refit, we pride ourselves on urgency without chaos, precision without delay, and hires that actually stick.

Because done right, recruitment doesn’t slow you down. It powers you forward.