Minggu, 04 Januari 2015

Why Hiring Personnel Through An Executive Recruiting Agency Works Best

By Josephine Pennington


One of the factors of production is human resource. For optimal function and profitability, staff have to get through their daily roster of tasks competently and within given deadlines. Staff who are not unqualified or not adequately trained bring down the human capital value of an organization. If the problem is very serious, the performance and growth of an entire organization can be jeopardized. The executives who are at the top are the pace makers and standard setters. If goals are to be achieved, those at the top must be equal to the task. Working with an executive recruiting agency is the best way to find the best minds out there.

At any one time, the best agencies have a database of qualified candidates who are looking for opportunities. Agencies also have a good grasp on what both employers and employees are looking for so they are very well placed to make a perfect match. Also, agencies are also informed on trends in the labor market and they can be consulted about pay packages.

Companies and organizations who recruit through agencies also enjoy the benefit of reduced costs. It is one of the major factors that motivates companies to outsource the function of hiring staff. It saves an organization the time and cost of organizing and carrying out interviews as well as background checks on qualified candidates.

Outsourcing staff recruitment leaves an organization can concentrate on its core activities. They can also focus on branch outing in different locations, expand the range of services and products they offer. An organization can also concentrate on its other areas such as community service activities.

There is also the advantage of getting vacancies filled quickly. An agency can fill positions in a matter of days from their database, sometimes without the need to advertise a vacancy. Also, with an agency, an employer has a better chance of finding not just a qualified candidate but one whose aspirations line up with those of an organization.

This is because agencies who fill managerial and executive positions exercise a lot of caution to send over not over a qualified executive but one who has fits the job in terms of having the goals and objectives of an organization at hand. An agency will look beyond the surface and go into the employment history of a candidate. They will ensure job fit in all other aspects apart from only academic credentials.

Today, cyber crime and other types of white collar crime such as identity theft and fraud are at an all time high. Thorough candidate vetting is therefore very important. It is especially important that executives who will have access to sensitive and confidential information about a company are vetted. Agencies know how to dig into the past before passing a candidate as clean.

Short-term staffing is another advantage of agency recruiting. A good example is the tax season when a lot of companies and even individuals get swamped. Companies usually need extra hands for this period. Agencies can help fill short-term positions on contract so that an organization does not need to deal with benefits and compensation for contract termination.




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