Traditional staffing firms maximize profits through 40–65% markups on contractor pay rates. This creates misaligned incentives:

• Agencies benefit more the higher they mark up your contractor, not the better they serve you.
• Contractors see less of the value they generate, leading to turnover, frustration, and disengagement.

XenFlexer flips this model.

We use a flat hourly fee on top of true cost (pay rate + 18% overhead). That means you only pay for what actually matters:

• Contractor’s pay (what keeps talent motivated and loyal)
• Compliance, payroll taxes, benefits (covered in overhead)

Flat fee service margin — transparent and predictable

Why This Matters for You & Contractors

✅ Aligned Incentives — Our fee doesn’t inflate with higher rates. We win only when both you and your contractor win.
✅ Stronger Loyalty — Contractors feel valued because savings are shared, not pocketed by an agency.
✅ Better Retention — When contractors see fairness, they stay longer and deliver more.
✅ Scalable for You — Predictable margins make budgeting and workforce planning easier.

Simple Example

Traditional Agency (30% markup on $50/hr contractor):

• Contractor gets $50/hr
• You pay $65/hr
• $15/hr profit to agency (unlimited upside for them, no added value for you)

XenFlexer (Flat $10 fee + 18% burden):

• Contractor gets $50/hr
• True cost with burden: $59/hr
• Add flat $10/hr fee → $69/hr total
• Everyone knows exactly where the money goes, with loyalty built-in.

The flat fee covers the full backend of staffing, including:

• Candidate sourcing & screening
• Background check coordination (if needed)
• Payroll processing & compliance
• Ongoing contractor support
• Weekly reporting on hours and costs

You get complete staffing support without inflated commissions.

Your cost per hour = (Pay Rate + 18% Overhead) + Flat Fee.

Example:

• Pay Rate = $50/hr
• Overhead (18%) = $9/hr
• Flat Fee (based on band, e.g., $10/hr) = $10/hr

Total Bill Rate = $69/hr

We use rate-based tiers so it scales fairly:

• Up to $30/hr → Flat Fee $5/hr
• $31–$50/hr → Flat Fee $10/hr
• $51–$100/hr → Flat Fee $15/hr
• $101+/hr → Flat Fee $20/hr

This ensures higher-skill, higher-paid workers are still cost-efficient compared to agencies that would charge 20–30% markups.

Yes — we reward clients who commit.

• Time Commitment Discounts:
  • 6-month commitment → 5% discount on flat fees
  • 12-month commitment → 10% discount on flat fees
• Volume Discounts (applied on flat fees):
  • 5+ contractors active → 7% off
  • 10+ contractors active → 12% off

This keeps costs attractive while ensuring long-term partnerships.

Yes. Some clients keep a mix — using XenFlexer as their primary transparent staffing partner while retaining niche suppliers. We can integrate reporting so you get one unified view of all contractors.

We manage all W2 compliance, payroll taxes, and worker classifications. Our overhead (18%) covers these essentials, so you don’t have to worry about hidden liabilities.

Most roles are filled in 1–2 weeks, depending on specialization. For high-demand roles (IT, Engineering, Healthcare), our pre-vetted pipeline allows us to move even faster.

We act as your staffing partner, but we represent your brand with professionalism. Contractors receive a seamless experience, while you maintain control over the client relationship.

• Save 20–40% compared to agency markups
• Predictable costs with transparent pricing
• Keep contractors happy with faster onboarding & consistent support
• Scalable model — grow from 1 to 50+ contractors without overhead headaches