Trimeploi 06 Août 2024
6 Myths We Hear About Staffing Companies
Hiring and recruiting are crucial processes for any organization. You want to find the right person the first time, every time. But not all hiring practices are created equal, though: skilled roles, competitive industries, and economic circumstances might call for different tactics.
Sometimes you just need an expert’s help to avoid sifting through hundreds of resumes to find the unicorn you needed yesterday. This is where staffing companies come into play.
If working with a staffing agency isn’t in your strategic roadmap, it might be that you aren’t aware of how they work or what services they provide. Or maybe you keep hearing things about staffing companies but worry about what they can do for you.
After being industry leaders in staffing and recruiting for more than 20 years, we’ve heard it all—and those worries are understandable! But, once you know more about working with a staffing company, you’ll find that many of these concerns are opportunities.
So, let’s explore six common myths about staffing agencies, and, the truth behind them.
Myth 1: Staffing Companies Can Only Help Me Hire Entry-Level Or Temp Workers
While it’s true that staffing agencies are a great option for temporary or entry-level hiring, that’s not all they can do. Although, sometimes that’s exactly what your company needs.
Professional recruiters working at staffing agencies can specialize in any role, from entry-level to managers, all the way up to the C-suite. No matter what kind of position you need to fill, there’s a staffing agency out there with the experience, network, and expertise to find you the best candidate.
Myth 2: Using A Staffing Company Costs More Than Hiring Through My Existing Process
We’re often asked, “Why do I need to use a staffing agency if we have HR in house?” That’s fair! But can they handle the full load of recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training functions you need?
Is it only part of their job to hire? If you have longer time-to-fill rates, higher-than-average turnover, and backouts or resignations early into employees’ tenure, you could be spending way more money on hiring than you think. Attrition is expensive, and the cost of a bad hire hits more than just your bottom line with lost productivity.
The truth is that working with a staffing company can save you money by connecting you to the best candidate quickly. Imagine having a new person on your team who’s a great fit— from expertise to culture fit—from day one. Plus, you have options beyond directly hiring a permanent employee, but they can feel daunting if you’ve never worked with contractors before.
Myth 3: You Won’t Provide High-Quality Candidates
Great staffing companies have a vast database of candidates at all experience levels across multiple job titles and industries. For instance, Insight Global places more than 50,000 people into jobs every year and interview thousands more who are looking for opportunities. That connection to talent is your access to the right candidate.
On top of that, a large part of the U.S. workforce are passive candidates—people who are open to new opportunities but not actively seeking new work. This group represents a massive, experienced talent pool, but it’s unlikely they’ll ever apply for your open jobs. So how do you find them? Staffing agencies do that for you.
Myth 4: You Don’t Have Expertise In My Company’s Industry
No matter your industry, there’s a staffing company out there equipped to find the right candidate for you. Some staffing agencies specialize in a specific industry, while some larger agencies have built up a wealth of across-the-board experience. (This is where we’re at now!) Industry expertise is just one of the factors to consider when selecting a staffing agency as a long-term hiring partner.
Myth 5: Working With A Staffing Company Means Compromising Or Giving Up Authority Over The Process
A good staffing company works for and with you. There shouldn’t be any hire made without your approval or any process changed without done in consultation with you. Whether you’re looking to hire a single employee or overhaul your recruiting process, a good staffing company will do this with you and your teams—not in place of them—to work toward shared goals.
Myth 6: I Need Multiple Staffing Partners And Should Never Narrow Down To One
Many of the previous myths touched on assumptions before a relationship was formed. This touches on a myth about keeping competition alive by having multiple staffing partners—and keeping it that way.
Some companies understandably believe that having many staffing partners can lead to better competition among those companies, leading to better rates and talent. But if those relationships aren’t managed well—or the companies aren’t high quality—this can backfire.
Competition, should be welcomed. But don’t be afraid to commit to a single partner once they prove themselves.
Finding Your Staffing Partner
If you have any other worries or assumptions about staffing companies, we’re glad to talk about them! We work with businesses of all sizes—from startups to Fortune 500 and everything in between—and offer the same level of care and attention to each client.
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