Building Long-Term Relationships with Your Staffing Agency
When looking to source qualified and reliable staff for growth strategies, companies often come to staffing agencies to help bridge the gap between talent needs and availability. Merely engaging with your staffing agency every now and then isn’t enough however, creating long-term, sustainable partnerships helps leverage resources in cost-efficient ways while also catering to individual needs like job satisfaction. Building long-term relationships can have positive effects all around, including recruiting, training, onboarding, and retention rates.
Did you know?
According to ManpowerGroup, 69% of global employers are struggling to find workers with the right mix of technical, soft and personal skills.
Communication
Businesses must have an effective communication system to ensure transparency and smooth operations. Building trust and understanding as well as open communication between a business and its staffing agency can go a long way in achieving positive outcomes for everyone involved.
It is important businesses provide detailed information about the positions they need to fill, including job descriptions, required qualifications, and any specific skills or experience they are seeking. Clearly communicating their expectations and timelines will ensure the agency understands their hiring priorities.
Clear communication between both parties is essential to ensure the right candidates are found for the job every time. It also helps build trust and understanding. Communication should be a two-way process, meaning that businesses need to provide feedback to their agency and listen to the agency’s feedback in return. It is essential to remember that communication isn’t just about giving orders but it is about developing a partnership that will ultimately benefit both the business and the staffing agency. Through effective communication, a bond will be created with the agency that will flourish over time, and lead to a more successful outcome.
Feedback
Businesses should provide continuous feedback to their staffing agency, highlighting areas for improvement and commendation. One of the best times to do this is after interviews and placements. This allows them to adjust their search criteria and identify candidates who better match the business’s requirements.
Feedback on candidates should be constructive and specific. Businesses should share the reasons for their decisions and offer suggestions for improvement. This can then help the agency to refine their search criteria to find candidates who are a better fit for the company in the future. Building a strong rapport with the agency can be a game-changer for recruitment efforts, resulting in higher-quality candidates and a more efficient staffing process.
Servisource has over 20 years of experience. We understand how busy businesses are and we are here to help. We reduce the workload so you can get back to focusing on what matters most, your business.
How Servisource builds its relationships:
• Our dedicated team supports your needs with one familiar, key point of contact who is available to answer all your questions.
• This means you can develop a relationship of trust and reliability with us, allowing the work to flourish as well as the partnership.
Partnership
It is essential to recognise the valuable service of the agency and communicate it regularly. It is worth remembering that these relationships are symbiotic and that both parties need to work together to achieve long-term success. If they are both treated as partners, it will maintain a positive working relationship.
When that partnership is built on trust and mutual respect, it will be mutually beneficial. A strong partnership means that businesses can rely on agencies to match them with qualified candidates who are the perfect fit for both the job and the company culture.
Over time, this kind of relationship can result in a deep understanding and knowledge of what the business needs, allowing the agency to provide even more efficient and effective solutions. Partnering can help to mitigate risks associated with employment, like compliance, workers’ compensation, and other legal issues as agencies are experts in these areas. Building a long-term relationship can help your business thrive and stay competitive in a rapidly changing landscape.
It cannot be overstated how important it is for businesses and staffing agencies to nurture their relationships. With a dedicated and custom-tailored solution, the opportunities are endless and the potential positive impacts on businesses tremendous. Through effective communication, giving honest feedback, developing trust and long-term partnerships with the recruitment team, everyone involved can benefit majorly from this support. Businesses should not wait any longer before they take a step towards higher productivity and efficiency, so begin building those strong relationships today!
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