Finding and recruiting qualified candidates is an expensive, time-consuming task that involves quite a bit of risk and forces many companies to look at outsourcing their recruitment process and staffing needs.
If your organization is investing resources in the recruiting, hiring and training processes – but you’re still struggling with issues like attracting and retaining top talent – you may want to consider an outside agency to assist.
Read more: 5 Ways to Improve Your Talent Acquisition Strategy
Selecting a partner that specializes in staffing operations can help your organization:
- Improve sourcing of candidates
- Attract qualified, talented professionals
- Optimize the selection process and more accurately analyze skill sets and qualifications
- Find the best fit for every open position
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Benefits of Outsourcing Staffing and Recruiting Processes
Utilizing HR staffing companies can be extremely beneficial for many companies. Here’s a look at the pros of outsourcing your staffing and recruitment:
1. Focus on your Core Business
Staffing operations demand time and energy – which drives resources away from the core business. With outsourcing, your organization can return its focus to the main priorities, which can fuel growth and improve overall effectiveness.
2. Save Money
There are many costs involved with recruiting activities – posting on job boards, conducting background screenings, and investing in applicant tracking systems and recruitment technology. Outsourcing your recruitment process streamlines these costs. It’s even more cost-effective if you have positions that remain open for long periods of time or struggle with high employee turnover.
3. Find the Best Candidates.
Staffing and recruitment firms that have been around for decades have incredible talent pools filled with high-level passive and active candidates. By partnering with these companies, your organization can improve your talent acquisition strategy by leveraging their experience to find the best professionals for your team.
Cons of Outsourcing Staffing and Recruiting
When considering outsourcing staffing and recruitment processes, it’s important to be selective. If you choose a bad recruiter, it can tarnish the process and end up costing money in the long run. A bad fit in a recruiter often leads to bad hires that can impact your bottom line. Make sure you vet a recruitment specialist, request references, and thoroughly discuss expectations before entering into a contract.
Outsourcing Staffing: The bottom line
As long as you choose the right recruiter, you should benefit from a strategic partner on your team that works as a seamless extension of your HR department.
Need help with recruitment? Contact Sparks Group to schedule a free consultation with one of our staffing and recruiting experts.
