Companies often have the same immediate thought about staffing firms: Why hire people to hire people for me? You may think you don’t need a staffing agency. After all, how hard could it be to pick people to work for your company? But narrowing down an infinite pool of talented job seekers, both passive and active, to pin down your ideal candidates is a challenging task – one that is usually too arduous, time-consuming and expensive for an average-sized HR department.
In fact, the process of obtaining high-ranking candidates has the potential to drive an HR department into the ground. Finding the ideal people requires manpower: resources, funds and networks your company may not have access to. When you hire a professional staffing agency, you eliminate the stress, money, time and brainpower afforded to these candidate searches, giving your HR department a chance to breathe.
If you’re looking for a way to secure top talent for your open positions, stop relying solely on your HR department and take advantage of the tremendous added value that a staffing agency provides. Here are the three primary ways staffing firms save time and money
No Advertising Costs
Perhaps you prefer letting candidates come to you. While this is a completely plausible option, it’s also an incredibly expensive one. Advertising costs money, and a typical talent search usually lasts about six months. These expenses add up to the equivalent of hiring a staffing firm – and a professional firm dives much deeper into the talent pool than a passive advertisement.
Reduced Screening Time
Part of the hiring effort involves the screening process: reviewing candidates and bringing them in for first, second and third interviews. Screening potential employees requires a great deal of time and energy. What’s more, HR departments often go through numerous candidates who are completely unqualified, which only wastes valuable time and causes unnecessary aggravation for your HR department. Armed with an outline of your specific requirements, a professional staffing firm is able to satisfy your needs and eliminate excess time spent on the screening process. Staffing firms deliver prescreened, qualified candidates right to your door.
Lower Turnover Rate
Sometimes unqualified candidates slip through the cracks of the HR screening process and have to be let go, thereby increasing turnover rate. A staffing agency helps to lower your company’s turnover rate by providing the ideal candidates for your needs. A professional staffing firm is able to find prospective employees that are more qualified and knowledgeable about your industry, which also lessens the need for extensive, in-depth training.
You may not initially see the value of hiring a staffing agency, thinking that your HR department is more than capable of gathering a sufficient group of ideal candidates. But, if you’re seeking the best and brightest – potential employees who match your specific set of qualifications – you’re better off sharing the load with a professional staffing firm. This saves time and money while delivering exactly the kind of candidates you’re looking for.
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