The Gap Report

Workforce intelligence for decision-makers.

Sharp, opinionated reads for the people who build companies: HR directors, CEOs, founders, hiring managers and TA teams. Written by recruiters who see the market every day. No fluff, no generic HR advice.

For CEOs & Founders

The TA Metrics That Actually Matter: Time-to-Fill, Quality-of-Hire, Offer-Accept Rate

Metrics5 min read

For Hiring Managers

Interview Questions That Are Illegal in Kenya

Compliance4 min read

For CEOs & Founders

Hiring Your First COO: What Nairobi Founders Get Wrong

Strategy5 min read

For HR Directors

Outsourced vs. In-House: The True Cost Per Employee

Cost6 min read

For TA Teams

Why Your Best Candidates Drop Out at Stage Two (and How to Fix the Funnel)

Candidate Experience4 min read

For Hiring Managers

Salary Benchmarking in Nairobi: What Top Talent Actually Costs

Benchmarks7 min read

Workforce intelligence for decision-makers.

The True Cost of a Vacant Seat: A CFO-Grade Calculation

Building a Talent Pipeline That Hires Before You Need To

PAYE, NSSF, SHIF: Your Payroll Compliance Checklist for Kenya

Why Great Hires Quit in the First 90 Days (and How to Stop It)