Businesses are constantly trying to cut short the length of hiring cycles. It takes considerable time, effort and resources to hire for both permanent & temporary roles, and it’s not surprising that many companies are turning to recruitment agencies. In Canada, agencies like Hunt, are helping in bridging the gap between potential candidates and employers to find temp jobs. Before you hire a recruitment agency, don’t forget to ask these important questions –
- Which industries do you recruit for? The recruitment requirements, compliance needs and other aspects of hiring people for pharmaceutical companies would be different than that of insurance. The first question that matters is the expertise and specialization of the recruitment agency. Don’t shy away from comparing your options, and select one that has specific experience in your niche.
- What’s your work process like? Many employers will talk about their nightmares related to hiring and working with these staffing agencies. You don’t want to chase your recruitment agency at any cost. Instead, they should make an effort to ask questions and find more about your organization’s values, mission and work culture. How they collaborate with your HR team is important, because the relationship is typically for the future.
- Who are your regular clients? As a new and prospective client, you have every right to ask about regular clients of the recruitment agency. Find who they work with on a regular basis, and the extent to which they are involved with these clients. For example, you may need temporary recruits for five months of the year, but for the rest seven months, you should be able to depend on the temp agency to get other solutions.
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As in any industry, not all recruitment agencies are the same, and you have to do your homework to find services that you can rely on. Make sure to hire an agency that’s affordable in the long run. A lot of employers complain that hiring an agency is hard and does make economic sense. However, the role of the agency is to fit in. They should be able to deliver and must be able to work around a budget. Discussing and negotiating about costs must be done early-on, and ensure that the terms & conditions of such services do not conflict with your own HR policies.
The right recruitment agency can change the way you acquire & retain talent, and their expertise is worth paying for.
