Embedded Provider · Comparison
Saiyō vs Move: Embedded recruiters and TA consultancy vs embedded headhunting.
The short answer
Move is a talent consultancy offering embedded recruiters on a fixed monthly fee, a sourcing engine and TA consultancy, with no placement commissions, for high-growth technology businesses. Of the providers on this page, Move is the closest positioning match to Saiyō, and the honest difference is emphasis: Move builds and strengthens your talent function, Saiyō concentrates on headhunting Leadership, GTM and AI talent that is not applying.
The problems we solve
Cost-per-hire keeps climbing
Fixed monthly subscription with credits that flex across roles. Cost-per-hire down more than 60% on the roles we own.
Agency fatigue and bidding wars
One embedded partner. No per-hire fees, no multi-agency briefs, no junior coordinators swapping in and out. Your brand, your process, your team.
How does Saiyō compare to Move?
| Dimension | Saiyō | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Embedded headhunting subscription | Embedded recruiters, sourcing engine and TA consultancy |
| Sourcing approach | Proactive outbound to passive candidates | Outbound sourcing campaigns built on addressable market analysis |
| Commercials | Flat monthly fee, predictable, unlimited hires | Fixed monthly fee, no placement commissions. Rates not published |
| Speed to first shortlist | Typically 5–10 working days | Move states its recruiters ramp in days rather than weeks |
| Best fit for | SaaS scale-ups hiring 5–150 roles per year | People and Talent leaders in high-growth and early-stage technology businesses |
| Specialist reach | One accountable embedded headhunter, backed by a curated global network of specialist headhunters when a role needs deeper expertise | Reach limited to the provider's own desks or delivery pool |
| Cost per hire (typical) | Up to 59% lower than agency fees | Variable, often a % of salary or large retained fee |
How Move works
Move (wearemove.com) is a UK talent consultancy for high-growth businesses, with three published service lines: a Sourcing Engine covering TAM analysis and outbound campaigns, Embedded Recruiters charged at a fixed monthly fee, and Consultancy that builds TA frameworks, scorecards and reporting. Its site states no commissions and no hidden incentives, and describes leaving the client's talent function stronger after the engagement ends. Move publishes partnership and hire counts on its site but not price points.
How Saiyō works differently
Saiyō is an embedded talent acquisition partner powered by proactive headhunting. We work as part of your team on a flat monthly subscription, sourcing passive candidates your competitors can't reach, without per-hire fees.
When Move is the right choice
- You want your internal TA function strengthened, with frameworks and process left behind
- You need consultancy and enablement as much as delivery
- You are earlier stage and hiring across a broad mix of roles rather than specialist ones
- You want top-of-funnel sourcing capacity that your own recruiters then run with
When Saiyō is the better fit
- The hires that matter most are Leadership, GTM or AI roles where the pool is small and passive
- You want headhunting depth on each search rather than sourcing volume
- You want one accountable embedded headhunter with a specialist search network behind them
- You need hiring capacity that scales up and down with the plan across a full year
Considering Move?
See how Saiyō compares in a 30-minute call.
We'll walk you through how our embedded headhunting subscription stacks up against Move for your specific roles, no hard sell.
- Shortlists in under 10 days
- 96% offer acceptance
- 100-day replacement guarantee
- Up to 59% lower cost per hire
30 minutes. Senior partner, not an SDR. No obligation.