Some Friday thinking on reducing recruitment spend….

Reducing recruitment spend...that would be nice I hear you say! We love doing this!

In my role here at Penna, where the challenge of supporting my clients fill difficult positions meets the urgent need to trim recruitment costs, I find myself at the crossroads of strategy and necessity with my clients. Many if not all public sector clients are facing financial pressures, and so are eager - if not desperate - to cut back on the huge expense that comes with filling their gaps with temps.

At the middle management and professional levels, the situation often unfolds like this: a permanent hire falls through, but the work doesn’t stop. Faced with a pressing need, a costly temp is brought in just to keep things running smoothly.

And here lies the opportunity! What if you could bypass the costly temporary fix and go straight for a lasting solution?

Bringing in permanent hires isn’t just a smart move - it’s a strategic one that can drastically reduce long-term costs. This shift requires avoiding ineffective recruitment methods that don’t deliver lasting results. The goal? To build a resilient, in-house team that is here to stay and the key services you deliver.

But how? One powerful strategy to consider is taking a more proactive Candidate Sourcing approach ??

Think of Candidate Sourcing as a way to uncover hidden gems before they’re even looking for a new role. It’s about actively seeking out and connecting with potential hires who are the perfect fit in terms of the key skills, qualifications, and experience you need but haven’t been able to find. This approach not only lowers long term recruitment costs but ensures you recruit permanently to increase employee commitment, consistency and critical service delivery.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on how you're reducing you temp and recruitment spend, and please feel free to reach out if you’re interested in learning more about Penna’s approach to Candidate Sourcing and how we can help you appoint to roles you might be struggling to recruit.

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