Somewhere (formerly Support Shepherd)
Remote recruitment, direct hire, and talent-on-demand staffing
Businesses comparing direct international recruitment with a managed talent-on-demand model and wanting a defined replacement guarantee.
At a glance
- Support model
- Placement or managed talent-on-demand
- Commitment
- Custom
- Starting price
- Custom pricing
- Price basis
- Direct hire uses a $500 refundable deposit plus a percentage of first-year salary; talent-on-demand is custom monthly pricing
- Talent geography
- Talent across more than 18 countries
What stands out, and what still needs checking.
Two clear engagement models; refundable deposit; pay-on-hire direct recruitment; hiring timelines; six-month direct-hire guarantee; unlimited on-demand replacements; payroll and compliance option.
Final fees and monthly rates are custom; direct-hire clients retain compliance and management responsibility; vetting depth, English standards, security, countries, and guarantee exclusions need review.
Request candidate location and assessment results, full fee calculation, salary and statutory costs, guarantee terms, ownership and classification, data controls, equipment, replacement timeline, and exit support.
What we found and where it came from.
6 public claims, each linked to its source.
Brand status1 claim
Support Shepherd rebranded as Somewhere and continues operating under the Somewhere brand.
Service model1 claim
Offers direct-hire recruitment and talent-on-demand, including executive and virtual assistant roles.
Pricing1 claim
Direct hire uses a refundable $500 deposit and a percentage of first-year salary; talent-on-demand pricing is custom.
Pricing and hiring models1 claim
Somewhere offers direct hire for a refundable $500 search deposit credited to a percentage-of-first-year-salary fee, or custom monthly talent-on-demand staffing.
Speed and guarantees1 claim
The provider states direct hires typically take two to four weeks and include one free replacement under a six-month guarantee; on-demand hires take 10 to 20 days with unlimited replacements during the contract.
Responsibility split1 claim
Direct-hire clients handle administration, compliance, and equipment, while talent-on-demand includes compliance and payroll support with optional equipment packages.