Between a Rock and a Hard Place
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Talent strategy solutions that help growing organizations attract, hire, and retain their perfect-fit hires.
Stuck. That may best describe the situation many organizations find themselves in. Business leaders are facing ongoing challenges of finding great talent and then keeping them. From a tight labor market with low unemployment to record numbers of job quits and turnover, talent acquisition and retention has become a facet of business that continues to require diligent attention.
The obvious solution then is to seek help. This is where the recruitment industry comes in. Yet, there are plenty of obstacles here too. Which recruitment firm is right for your needs and what should you even look for? Do reputable recruiters even exist?
In prior newsletters, we have shared tips on recruiting, hiring, and retaining talent. This month we turning our focus on recruiting firms and answering those questions.
First up, is explaining why the recruiting industry continues to have such a low reputation. Don't worry, it's not a hopeless situation. And, reputable recruitment firms (besides ourselves) do exist. However, the industry does need to change and we point out how. The good news is that as more organizations realize a better experience is possible, the perceptions will shift and improve the value of this service.
Next, is an article that shares exactly how to evaluate recruitment services. We don't want to give all the details away just yet but here's the critical part. Consider your decision from the perspective of how they will solve your hiring challenges and also ease your workload. Finding a reputable firm that is right for you is all about knowing what to look for.
We also have an opportunity for you! Have you wondered if your hiring challenges are the same as other companies? What hiring incentives have been effective? Take our confidential?Hiring Pulse Survey. The information will be compiled and shared in aggregate to help you benchmark your organization's standing and plans for next year.
For a full perspective on recruitment firms, access our?Complete Guide to Working With a Recruitment Firm. Whether you are just exploring how a recruitment firm can support your talent needs or want to ensure you are getting the best guidance, this guide can help.
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The Problem with the Recruiting Industry & How it Should Change
Historically, the recruiting industry has had?a bad rap?and has long suffered from not only a lack of transparency, but innovation, prompting negative sentiments toward recruiters and search agencies alike. Unfortunately, the?negative sentiments?are often deserved. Recruiters are frequently bad-mouthed for their reliance on hard sales techniques and candidates often report they don’t feel heard, or worse, they are just a number fulfilling a recruiter’s quota for placements.
Let’s face it. The recruiting industry generates $150 billion in revenue but has the client satisfaction rate of a cable company. The industry has the potential to provide?better outcomes for hiring companies.
How to Evaluate Talent Acquisition Services
Step one, complete. Your organization has decided to work with a recruitment agency and to outsource your talent acquisition services. Great decision! So what’s next? Where and how do you begin to select an agency to work with?
A simple Google search of talent acquisition services in your area will likely turn up a fairly impressive list. How do you evaluate all these agencies and services? You could ask your network of contacts for some referrals and cut down much of the clutter. While that will provide plenty of first-hand information and personal experiences, can it be that easy? In some situations, it could be. For the rest of us, there is likely a long list of questions to be asked first.
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Evaluating the growing list of choices in talent acquisition services shouldn’t be a snap decision. However, when you know what criteria to consider, it also doesn’t need to be an overwhelming one.?
Hiring Pulse Survey
We’re all aware of the current “talent crunch” and uncertainties in the economy, but are we all facing the same hiring challenges? In addition to our?quarterly labor reports, we decided it was time to collect some primary research. To get a better understanding of what organizations are facing today we're inviting you to participate in our brief Hiring Pulse Survey.
Find out if your hiring plans and challenges are the same or different from others, benchmark your goals, and get validation from your peers. If you include your name and email you get the results emailed directly to you.
Please know that your answers will be held confidential and only shared in aggregate or anonymous form.
Finding Your Perfect-fit Hire
Outsourcing business services has almost become a necessity for many functions of a business today. Getting support and guidance for hiring talent is no different. However, we know that partnering with a recruitment firm often means understanding far more than you may have initially expected.
Selecting the right recruitment firm means taking a similar approach to sourcing, evaluating, and hiring new employees: define your process and hiring requirements, clarify what is important to you in a partner, and thoroughly vet your options. This guide can help you set clear expectations with an understanding of what a mutually-beneficial working relationship should look like.
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