The economics of hiring
What a bad hire actually costs
A failed hire costs 3–5 times the employee salary. We break down a real calculation in tenge, showing what makes up the sum and how to reduce the risk.
Hiring yourself or using an agency: an honest calculation
We compare in-house recruitment with using a recruitment agency in terms of money and time. An honest explanation of when an agency is not needed.
What a day of an open vacancy costs
While a vacancy stays open, the company loses money every day. We calculate the cost of an empty seat by type of role and show how to reduce it.
Employee retention
The candidate accepted the offer and never showed up. Why it happens and what to do
46% of candidates receive a counter-offer from their current employer and 80% accept it. How to keep a candidate between the offer and their first day.
Staff turnover in Kazakhstan: one in five leaves
In Kazakhstan one in five employees leaves the company. We examine the real causes of turnover, how to measure it and which measures actually work.
The first 90 days: why up to 40% of new hires do not reach the end of probation
Up to 40% of new hires leave during probation. A ready-made week-by-week onboarding plan and a checklist for managers.
Six signs it is time to hire
How to tell whether your business needs a new person or better processes. Six checkable signs and a payback calculation for hiring.
Labour law and HR records
Changes to the Labour Code of Kazakhstan in 2026: what employers must adjust
A review of the 2026 amendments to the Labour Code: digitalisation of HR processes, a broader definition of employer acts, and new obligations.
How to dismiss an employee lawfully in Kazakhstan: grounds and procedure
All grounds for terminating an employment contract under the Labour Code of Kazakhstan, the step-by-step dismissal procedure, payments and common employer mistakes.
Redundancy under the Labour Code of Kazakhstan: step by step, without going to court
How to carry out a reduction in headcount or staffing under the Labour Code of Kazakhstan: notice periods, notifying the employment authority, payments and restrictions.
HR audit: 12 documents whose absence brings penalties
Which HR documents an employer in Kazakhstan is required to hold. A self-check list to use before a labour inspection.
Probation under the Labour Code of Kazakhstan: how to set it up so it works
How to set up a probation period correctly in Kazakhstan: maximum duration, the procedure for terminating the contract and common mistakes.
Hiring quality
How to check a candidate before making an offer: 7 steps
How to distinguish genuine experience from an embellished CV: verifying facts, references and skills. What can lawfully be checked in Kazakhstan.
The role profile: why hiring fails before the search even begins
Most hiring failures are set up before the search starts. How to build a role profile: structure, template and common mistakes.
High-volume recruitment: filling 20+ positions without creating turnover
How to organise high-volume recruitment: funnel calculations, conversion benchmarks, response speed and ways to reduce turnover in frontline roles.