5 Reasons Why Your Company Should Utilize a Staffing Agency
Most companies will tell you that they perform at their peak levels when they focus on what it is they do rather than putting their energy into performing tasks that they might not be suited for. After all, that’s what customers pay you for right?
For instance, its likely a better idea to have an IT company manage your network than it is to have Bob from sales, who has some decent technical skills, manage your servers. It’s not that Bob doesn’t possess the skills necessary to perform the task, it’s simply that Bob is far more productive selling than he is performing IT duties.
The same can be said for most anything, such as accounting and legal. Those duties are best left to the professionals who specialize in those skillsets. Staffing and recruiting is no exception.
Here are the 5 reasons your company should use a staffing agency with each being of equal importance.
1. Specialization:
Like in the examples above, it only makes sense to outsource your recruiting to an agency that spends 100% of it’s time solely focused on finding the most qualified candidates available on the market. Not only do staffing agencies spend their entire time locating, sourcing, interviewing and verifying talent, they will typically have numerous highly qualified candidates ready for you to review within 24 hours. This keeps your company operating more efficiently by placing people in positions much faster than the norm.
2. Liability
Injuries, unemployment claims and other issues can cause major headaches within any company of any size. Because an employee working through a quality staffing agency will remain on the staffing agency’s payroll until they are hired direct, most liabilities will be dealt with by the staffing agency and not the client company directly. This can save a tremendous amount of time, money, and frustration, and it allows the client company more time to focus on their core functions.
3. Test Drive
Even though an individual may be an amazing employee, they may not be amazing for your particular position, even though they posses the correct skills and talents. Sometimes, it’s simply a matter of it not being a good fit. With a staffing agency, you get the option to “test drive” an applicant before you make a permanent hiring decision. Should a staffing agency employee not be the right fit after you’ve “test driven” their skills, you simply send them back to the staffing agency. The staffing agency then places that individual somewhere better suited, and you receive a new candidate to test drive, fast!
4. Ready Now
When you need to fill an important decision, and when time is of the essence, a staffing agency can be your best option. Most quality agencies will have a 24 hour turn-around or even same day turn-around, depending on the type of position. The candidate arrives pre-screened and ready for work. This “ready-now” relationship with your staffing agency ensures that your productivity remains at peak levels.
5. Flexible
One of the great perks of using a staffing agency is the flexibility it provides. If your company is seasonal, you can staff up during your peak season, without making permanent hiring decisions. Once the peak season is over, you can send the staffing agency employees back to the agency to be placed in another capacity.
Or lets say you have one of your star players who becomes pregnant and needs some time off. A staffing agency can fill that seat with a temporary employee to bridge the gap, knowing that the position is going to last the length of your permanent employee’s absence.
This type of flexibility can really keep your organization running at peak levels, no matter what the scenario.
In conclusion, there are many reasons to develop a relationship with a quality staffing agency. Make sure you look for an agency with a guaranteed or warranty. Choose an agency that has been in the business for a while and has earned industry recognition. And find you an agency that does not only temporary, but also temp-to-hire and direct placement.
If you do not currently have a relationship with a quality staffing company, we invite you to check out Frontline Source Group. You can visit Frontline Source Group at www.frontlinesourcegroup.com
