Hire top talent quickly & cost-effectively

Access top tech talent from Eastern Europe that work in your time zone. Start hiring today.

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Alexei I, Senior iOS Developer from Kyiv, Ukraine working for a top Canadian company from Toronto, Ontario
Alexei I.
Sr. iOS Developer
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Skills: Swift, Objective-C, Xcode

Trusted by businesses small and large

We help US & Canadian companies hire and manage top tech talent, from solo entrepreneurs to growing scaleups.

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Reduce hiring costs by an average of 50%

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Find top talent within 1-4 weeks

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No upfront fees, start hiring today

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See how Riddle compares

Benefits
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Traditional agencies
Matching period
     As little as 1 week
     Typically takes 4+ weeks
Recruitment fee
     15% all-in fee; only pay when talent begins work
     20% to 40% fees; high upfront fees & commissions
Vetting process
     Top 5%
     Unknown
Screening
     Technical, language, and cultural screening
     Basic screening, focusing less on cultural fit
Recruitment services
     No long-term contracts; cancel with 30 days notice
     Requires long-term commitments; less adaptable
HR services
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Finance & payroll services
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Dedicated local support
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Perks included for your talent
Local physical workspaces
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Monthly fitness classes
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Ongoing English lessons
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Mentorship matching
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Access to workshops & events
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Benefits
"Riddle" logo
Matching period
     As little as 1 week
Recruitment fee
     15% all-in fee; only pay when talent begins work
Vetting process
     Top 5%
Screning
     Technical, language, and cultural screening
Recruitment services
     No long-term contracts; cancel with 30 days notice
HR services
Finance & payroll services
Dedicated local HR & operations manager
Perks included for your talent
Local physical workspaces
Monthly fitness classes
Ongoing English lessons
Mentorship matching
Access to monthly workshops
Benefits
Traditional agencies
Matching period
     Typically takes 4+ weeks
Recruitment fee
     20% to 40% fees; high upfront fees & commissions
Vetting process
     Unknown
Flexibility
     Basic screening, focusing less on cultural fit
Recruitment services
     Requires long-term commitments; less adaptable
HR services
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Finance & payroll services
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Dedicated local HR & operations manager
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Perks included for your talent
Local physical workspaces
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Monthly fitness classes
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Ongoing English lessons
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Mentorship matching
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Access to monthly workshops
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How does Riddle work?

Step 1:

Share your needs

Submit your requirements through our intake form. This step takes 5 minutes.

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Step 2:

We begin the talent search

Our team starts the search the same day, screening for top candidates.

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Step 3:

Receive candidate insights

Receive a report of everyone that passes our screening (<5%).

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Screens from Riddle's digital platform that is coming soon which will help US and Canadian companies with hiring top tech and design talent from Eastern Europe
Step 4:

Hire your talent & begin onboarding

We manage the entire onboarding process including payroll & HR.

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Screens from Riddle's digital platform that is coming soon which will help US and Canadian companies with hiring top tech and design talent from Eastern Europe
Step 5:

Receive ongoing support

We provide ongoing HR support. Get a local team that supports you daily.

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Screens from Riddle's digital platform that is coming soon which will help US and Canadian companies with hiring top tech and design talent from Eastern Europe
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How do we source our talent?

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Utilizing local recruiters
On-the-ground sourcing
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Engaging local communities
Meeting talent in local markets
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Identifying hidden talent
Finding talent not on job boards
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Collaborating with partners
Partnerships with local companies 
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Leveraging our database
Pre-vetted talent database
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Relying on referrals
Referrals from top tech talent

Why Eastern Europe?

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Robust talent pool

Eastern Europe boasts a vast, expanding reservoir of tech talent, skilled in the latest technologies

Strong english skills

High levels of English proficiency ensure smooth communication.

Cost savings

Companies typically cut hiring costs by 50% when choosing talent from Eastern Europe.

Stable workforce

The region is known for low attrition rates, with engineering roles often exceeding 4 years of tenure.

Compatible timezones

The region is known for low attrition rates, with engineering roles often exceeding 4 years of tenure.

FAQs

How does the vetting process for talent work?
How quickly can I expect to see matching profiles?
What is your pricing model?
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