Negotiate Rates. Stop Overpaying.
Let workers bid on shifts. Send counter-offers. Negotiate back-and-forth until you reach agreement. Stop overpaying for temporary staff while maintaining quality and relationships.
Emergency Medicine Shift
Mon, Jan 15 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Hospital A
Dr. Sarah Chen
Requested 2 hours ago
"£88 works for me"
Negotiation History
Saved £7 per hour through negotiation
Original bid: £95 → Negotiated: £88 (8-hour shift = £56 saved)
Fixed Rates Are Costing You Money
Most staffing platforms lock you into take-it-or-leave-it pricing
Overpaying New Grads
"We post locum vet shifts at $180/hr to attract experienced vets. New graduates request them too, and we pay them the same $180—even though they'd happily accept $130."
Losing Quality Staff
"We set nursing rates at $55/hr to control costs. Experienced RNs won't work for that—they go to agencies offering $65-70. We're stuck with less experienced staff."
No Flexibility
"We manage 50+ locations. Shift rates should vary by urgency, location, and worker experience. But our ATS only supports one rate per shift type. We're either overpaying or underfilling shifts."
Bidirectional Rate Negotiation
Both parties propose rates, counter-offer, and negotiate until reaching a mutually beneficial agreement. Market-driven pricing that saves you money and attracts quality workers.
Post Shift With Target Rate
Create a shift and set your target rate—what you'd like to pay. This becomes your starting point for negotiation, not a fixed price. Workers can see the target rate and bid at, above, or below it.
- Set target rate based on market, urgency, experience needed
- Rate is visible to workers—no hidden pricing
- Shift goes live instantly for qualified candidates
Create New Shift
Workers can bid at, above, or below this rate
Registered Nurse Shift
Target Rate
$55/hour
Submit Your Bid
Bid at, above, or below the target rate. Your bid will be sent to the recruiter for review.
You're bidding $7/hour below target. This competitive rate may help you secure the shift.
Worker Requests Shift + Submits Bid
Workers see the target rate and can request the shift with their own bid amount— accepting your rate, bidding lower, or asking for more.
Bid Lower (Save Money)
New grad nurse bids $48/hr for your $55 shift → You save $56 per shift
Accept Your Rate
Experienced nurse bids $55/hr → Matches your target, instant accept
Bid Higher (Consider Value)
Senior ICU nurse bids $68/hr → You decide if extra $104 is worth the expertise
💡 Workers often bid lower than your target rate to be competitive—instant savings with zero effort
Review Bids & Send Counter-Offers
See all shift requests with bid amounts. Accept immediately, decline, or send a counter-offer to negotiate the rate. Compare candidates side-by-side to make the best decision.
- See worker profiles, experience, ratings alongside bids
- One-click accept for bids at or below your target
- Send counter-offers with optional message explaining why
Registered Nurse Shift
Friday, March 15th • 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Shift Requests (3)
Sarah Johnson
2 years exp • 4.8★
$48/hr
Below target
Mike Williams
5 years exp • 4.9★
$62/hr
Above target
Emma Chen
8 years exp • 5.0★
$55/hr
At target
Emergency Medicine Shift
Mon, Jan 15 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Hospital A
Dr. Sarah Chen
Requested 2 hours ago
"£88 works for me"
Negotiation History
Saved £7 per hour through negotiation
Original bid: £95 → Negotiated: £88 (8-hour shift = £56 saved)
Negotiate Until Agreement
Worker receives your counter-offer and can accept, decline, or counter back. Unlimited rounds of negotiation until you both agree or walk away. The full conversation history is visible to both parties for transparency.
- Full conversation history visible to both parties
- Real-time notifications when worker responds
- Once accepted, final amount locks in for shift
Who Benefits Most from Rate Negotiation?
Perfect for high-volume temporary staffing and in-house recruitment teams
Staffing Agencies
Maximize margins on high-volume temporary placements
Compete on Quality, Not Just Price
Offer premium rates to attract top talent, but let juniors self-select lower rates
Increase Margins Without Raising Client Rates
Bill clients at your standard rate, negotiate workers to market-appropriate rates
Win More Contracts
Flexible pricing lets you undercut competitors while maintaining profitability
Example: Healthcare staffing agency consistently saves on nursing shifts by letting junior RNs bid below target rates while still attracting experienced staff when needed.
In-House Recruitment Teams
Reduce locum/temporary staffing costs significantly
Significant Cost Savings
Organizations with multiple locations save substantially on locum staff through market-rate negotiation
Budget Flexibility
Pay premium rates for urgent/critical shifts, save on routine coverage
Build Preferred Pools
Regular locums accept competitive rates for consistent work—better than one-off premium rates
Example: Multi-location healthcare group reduced locum costs significantly by allowing new graduates to bid competitively while maintaining quality through experienced practitioners when needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rate Negotiation Works Better With...
These features enhance your negotiation workflow
Shift Scheduling
Workers see available shifts with target rates and submit bids directly when requesting shifts.
Learn more →Candidate Portal
Workers view shift rates and submit bids through their self-service portal—transparent pricing for all.
Learn more →Notifications
Get instant alerts when workers submit bids, accept counter-offers, or respond to negotiations.
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