Hire with Proof, Not Guesswork

See how someone performs in your business before you commit.

A smarter alternative to temp-to-perm hiring

Our Pilot to Perm™ model lets you assess talent in real time before making a permanent decision, so you only hire when you’re certain it’s the right fit.

· See real performance before you hire
· Reduce costly hiring mistakes
· Build your team with confidence

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Why 90% of Hiring is a Gamble You Can’t Afford

Stop betting your growth on 60-minute interviews.

Most hiring decisions are still based on interviews, CVs, and instinct.

But in the UK, only 1 in 10 employees are truly engaged at work (Gallup).

That means the majority of candidates are “quietly unattached”, they look right on paper, interview well, but fail to deliver where it actually matters.

The real risk isn’t people leaving.

It’s people staying, disengaging, and quietly stalling your momentum while the cost compounds.

Pilot to Perm® removes the guesswork.

We help you secure the top 10% through Pilot to Perm™ a hiring model built for performance certainty, not paper-thin promises.

👉 Book a call to see if Pilot to Perm® is right for your next hire.

Pilot to Perm™ Framework

1. The Mission Match
We don’t just find talent, we headhunt for alignment. We identify high-impact individuals proven to deliver whose values and ambition match your growth trajectory.

2. The Pilot Phase
Stop betting on a 60-minute conversation. Embed the candidate into your team for a defined pilot period and see how they actually perform, with zero long-term risk.

3. The Permanent Transition
Once performance is proven and the fit is undeniable, we manage the move to a permanent hire. You make the decision with confidence, backed by evidence, not assumption.

Most of our clients start with a pilot before scaling into permanent or executive hires.

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Trusted by Growing Businesses Across the UK

The Challenger

From scaling startups to established organisations, we help businesses reduce hiring risk, maintain momentum, and secure the talent they need to grow.

Our Pilot to Perm™ model is designed for organisations that can’t afford to get hiring wrong. Instead of relying on interviews and assumptions, you see how someone performs in your business before making a permanent decision.

This gives you full visibility of performance, cultural fit, and impact, so when you do make an offer, it’s based on evidence, not instinct.

Whether you’re entering a new market, building out a function, or hiring under pressure, we help you move quickly without compromising on quality.

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Scaling Customer Success Without Risk

We partnered with Yellow Bricks to strengthen our Customer Success function and improve client engagement across our accounts.

They quickly deployed a team of high-calibre specialists through a Pilot-to-Perm model, allowing us to assess impact in real time. Within weeks, they were optimising account data, working closely with customers, and turning at-risk accounts into stable, high-performing relationships.

The results spoke for themselves and the team became award winning, every consultant transitioned into a permanent role within three months. It was a seamless, low-risk way to build a high-impact team.

5/5

VP Customer Success Sitecore

Scaling Technical Support with the Experts

We partnered with Yellow Bricks to build out our Technical Customer Service team with individuals who could confidently support both engineers and commercial clients.

They delivered candidates through a Pilot-to-Perm model, giving us the flexibility to assess performance before making long-term decisions. Each hire quickly embedded into the team, handling complex queries and improving customer response.

Twelve hires were made, all of whom transitioned into permanent roles within 6–9 months, providing a flexible, low-risk way to scale our support function without compromising on quality.

5/5

Head of Customer Engagament Danfoss

Scaling in a New Market, Fast

We partnered with Yellow Bricks as we expanded into the UK and needed to hire SDRs quickly, despite not yet having a legal entity in place.

Their Pilot-to-Perm model allowed us to onboard talent immediately through their payroll, giving us the flexibility to start building our team and offering across Europe without delay. Each hire integrated quickly and began contributing from day one, supporting early pipeline growth.

All hires transitioned to permanent employees within six weeks, enabling us to establish our UK presence at pace and build a strong commercial foundation from the outset.

5/5

VP Sales Streamsets

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Tell us what you’re hiring for and we’ll come back with a clear plan to get the right people into your business quickly.

You’re taking a risk if you don’t do this

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pilot to Perm hiring?

Pilot to Perm is a hiring model that allows you to assess a candidate in your business before committing to a permanent contract. It reduces risk by letting you evaluate real performance, not just interview potential.

How is Pilot to Perm different from temp to perm?

Unlike traditional temp-to-perm, Pilot to Perm is structured with clear timelines, expectations, and outcomes. It is designed to ensure both performance and long-term fit before making a permanent hire.

How long does a Pilot to Perm period last?

Most Pilot to Perm engagements last between 4–8 weeks, although this can be tailored depending on the role, business needs, and hiring timelines.

What roles is Pilot to Perm best suited for?

It is particularly effective for SDRs, commercial hires, and roles where performance can be quickly measured, but it can be adapted for a wide range of positions.

Can candidates be hired permanently after the pilot?

Yes. Once the pilot period is complete and both sides are aligned, the candidate transitions into a permanent role within your organisation.

Can I hire in the UK without a legal entity?

Yes. Our model allows you to hire and onboard talent in the UK without needing to set up a local entity first. We manage employment, payroll, and compliance, so you can focus on building your team and entering the market quickly.

How does the employment model work (PAYE)?

During the pilot phase, individuals are employed and paid via Yellow Bricks’ PAYE payroll. This means we are responsible for employment contracts, tax, National Insurance, and compliance.

This structure ensures the engagement sits outside of IR35, removing the complexity and risk often associated with contractor hiring.

They operate day-to-day within your business, allowing you to assess performance, capability, and fit in a real working environment, without taking on immediate employment responsibility.

At the end of the pilot period, you have the option to hire the individual directly into your organisation as a permanent employee.