Finding the right talent for your organization can be challenging, and the process can be even more difficult if your company is in a niche industry, like the environmental, health and safety (EHS) field. That’s where a recruiting firm can help.
Here are some important benefits of hiring a recruiting team to help you fill open job positions:
1. They help your organization save time and money. A major benefit of working with a staffing company is their ability to significantly reduce the time it takes to hire and the resulting opportunity cost. Using an internal team to fill an open job position, especially in a niche industry like EHS, can cost your business money because these people are devoting time to the hiring process instead of revenue-generating responsibilities.
A recruiting firm works with you from the start of the hiring process, helping you to create the job applicant brief and select candidates for you to interview based on the skills you’re seeking. This decreases the time to hire for your organization since you will only interview applicants who meet the requirements you set.
An employee can generate three to fives times his or her annual salary as revenue, according to studies. That’s why leaving a job position open for a long period of time can result in a great deal of lost revenue. Although some companies are hesitant to work with a staffing firm due to the cost, the fee paid to a recruiting team is frequently far less than the cost of leaving the job role vacant for a long time.
2. A recruiting firm has experience filling roles in your industry. A staffing team has an in-depth understanding of the talent in the job field. Their market knowledge enables them to find the highest-quality candidates for the job. A staffing company has likely determined the most efficient methods and benchmarks for the recruitment process. They also serve as a good recruitment partner by providing you with advice on important trends and changes in the market. They know how these trends affect the talent pool and can potentially impact your business.
3. They have access to a wider pool of job candidates who could be the right fit for your organization. When you’re trying to fill a vacant position, it’s not only about finding someone with the right skills. You also want to find an individual who fits in well with your company’s culture and works well with the team. A recruiting firm will understand your business needs and goals to find potential candidates who would be great fits for your organizational culture, resulting in increased productivity and retention.
Additionally, staffing firms work with multiple organizations, so they typically have a better overview of the talent pool in the industry than an internal recruiting team would. As a result, staffing teams have the ability to source candidates who weren’t necessarily actively looking for a new job role but could be the right fit for your company. Recruiting firms spend a lot of time building a network of candidates for possible future job opportunities. They frequently have long-standing relationships with candidates, so they are able to use their extensive networks to connect you to a wider range of talent in your industry.
4. A recruiting firm can help you establish an effective employer brand to attract the right candidates. If you want to attract top candidates, it’s essential to develop a strong employer brand. Skilled candidates who are looking for a new position typically have multiple job offers. That’s why it’s important to stand out by establishing a solid employer value proposition and communicate it through your hiring process. Staffing firms can help you make the recruitment process consistent and positive in order to prevent candidates from having a negative experience. They can provide you with guidance for effectively “selling” your organization to job candidates to ensure you’re attracting and securing high-quality candidates. A recruiting company can help you strengthen your employer brand to increase the chances that job applicants choose to work for your organization instead of another one.
If you’re looking to fill a vacant job position in your company, consider hiring a staffing team to serve as a recruitment partner that will understand your business goals and your industry. They will help you save time and money, and enable you to find a high-quality candidate who is the perfect fit for your organization.
Whether you’re looking to fill a permanent position or add specific skill sets for temporary projects, Aarcher Talent offers a series of staffing solutions, including permanent placement, temp–to–hire, and contracted staff services. We’re happy to chat with you about our services and how we can help you find the right candidate.
Adapted from: The Benefits of Using a Specialist Recruiter to Find Talent, Selby Jennings, PhaidonInternational.com.