Possible Clues:

• Antonym of "fire"
• One way to swell the ranks
• Put in a position?
• "This gun's for ___, even if we're just dancing in the dark ..."
• Bring on board, in a way
• Rent's up, it has been said
• Rental reportedly increased
• Give a name badge, say
• Rent is raised, we hear
• Make someone a new employee