Recruiting isn’t what it used to be. The current economy has presented companies with a whole new set of challenges that are inherently difficult to overcome. Finding the right candidates requires an understanding of the recruiting climate and an effective strategy.
Problem Areas
According to a 2015 talent shortage report, there were five main problems that recruiters experienced across the board. These include:
- Lack of available applicants (33 percent)
- Lack of relevant experience in the market (19 percent)
- Lack of technical competence (17 percent)
- Lack of industry-specific qualifications and certifications (14 percent)
- Lack of workplace competencies and soft skills (11 percent)
With a third of companies reporting difficulty finding available applicants, this shows the talent pool is very much lacking in most industries. These stats also show the problems businesses are having finding qualified workers with the right skill set.
What’s the Solution?
It’s simple – partner with a recruiter. Staffing agencies specialize in matching businesses with knowledgeable candidates who not only possess the necessary hard skills but key soft skills as well. Going this route comes with some very distinct benefits.
Industry Knowledge
Each company is different. For workers to thrive at yours, it requires finding candidates with a proven track record of success and enough flexibility to meet the day-to-day demands of your business. Recruiting agencies typically focus on certain industries to truly understand which qualities to look for. They will also utilize a comprehensive screening process to minimize any potential setbacks and increase the odds of a long-lasting relationship.
An Extensive Network
It’s true most businesses have a sizable network of contacts. But seldom do they have the vast, freshly updated network of a professional recruiter. An agency like this can expedite the process significantly because of the sheer size of their network. More importantly, it’s a quality talent pool.
Save Time and Money
Did you know the average U.S. company spends $4,000 to fill an open position? That’s a lot!
Finding highly qualified individuals who meet your unique set of criteria is costly. It’s also incredibly time-consuming when you factor in posting job ads, filtering through applicants, reading resumes, interviewing and so on
This is especially problematic if you have a high turnover rate and constantly have to replace employees. Partnering with a recruiter is smart because you can bypass many of the unsavory aspects of the hiring process.
Recruiting top talent in 2017 is challenging. But you can simplify things exponentially by partnering with a recruiter. Let them do the heavy lifting, and ensure that you find A+ talent to fill vacant positions.
Leave your company’s recruiting to the professionals. Contact Encadria Staffing Solutions today.