Rising Hiring Costs in Turkish SMEs

TURKSTAT data shows hiring costs in SMEs are soaring. Discover the hidden expenses and their impact in our latest newsletter.
hiringcycle.ai06.05.2025
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A Silent Threat for SMEs: Rising Recruitment Costs

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up 99.7% of the Turkish economy. However, recruitment processes continue to be one of the most invisible cost items for these businesses.
According to TURKSTAT 2023 data, the average personnel cost per employee in SMEs has reached 149,000 TL. This increase is not limited to salaries; the hidden costs of recruitment also place a significant burden on businesses.
From job posting preparation, CV screening, interviews, communication processes, to onboarding — each recruitment becomes an operation that consumes both time and resources. If an HR specialist spends 15 hours a week solely on recruitment, the annual manual hiring cost can rise up to 270,000 TL.

Transform Your Hiring Process with hiringcycle.ai

hiringcycle.ai is a domestic, AI-powered recruitment platform developed to target the most challenging pain points for SMEs. Each module is designed to reduce costs and increase efficiency:

1. Smart Job Ad Generator – Effective Ads in Minutes

Manual job writing, which typically takes an average of 2 hours, is completed in minutes with AI. Pre-written, effective job ad templates and system suggestions allow for 80% faster content creation. Shortens the recruitment timeline and improves time management for HR teams.

2. CV Pool Creation – All Candidates in One Place

All applications are collected on a single panel; the risk of confusion, document loss, or missed applications is eliminated. Up to 72% reduction in workload. A critical digital solution, especially for SMEs posting multiple positions simultaneously.

3. AI-Powered CV Analysis & Classification

Each candidate's CV is automatically analyzed and ranked according to their competencies. The 3-minute manual reading time per CV drops to just 0.5 seconds. Saves up to 74% in time.

4. Written Pre-Interview Module – Automatically Evaluate Candidates

Candidates receive position-specific written questions through the system. Significantly reduces the need for initial interviews. Saves an average of 22 hours per week.

What Does hiringcycle.ai Provide?

Cost Reduction

  • Lowers per-hire cost by up to 83%.
  • Increased Efficiency: Digitizes manual processes to save time and human resources.
  • Better Matches: Prevents mis-hires, reducing opportunity costs.
  • Quick Adaptation: Designed specifically for SMEs with a user-friendly interface that delivers value from day one.

Conclusion: A Competitive Advantage Starts Here for SMEs

hiringcycle.ai is not just a recruitment platform; it is a strategic investment that helps you control costs.
We understand the challenges of being an SME in Turkey. We are here to make your recruitment process smarter, together.
You can request a demo now to take control of your hiring costs.
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