Especially if you run a large business and your Human Resources department is swamped with paperwork, taking on the services of a staffing firm is beneficial to your company. It is not uncommon for corporations to hire temporary or temp-to-hire employees through a recruiting firm specializing in their industry – it’s helpful if you have specific requirements for worker like foreign language ability or computer skills.
When you consider employing a staffing firm to fill vacancies in your office, you want to be certain the firm working for you knows your business and understands your needs. So before you make a commitment to hire the people who will hire for you, ask these questions:
How long have you been in business? Longevity is always an attractive trait of any company. Would you feel comfortable using a firm that has been in business for decades as opposed to a start-up? Would you consider a recruiter with strong local ties as opposed to a franchise of a national chain?
What fees do you charge? The recruiter is in business to make money as well, so how much will they take with each hire? Do they charge fees to prospective applicants?
Do you deal mainly with temporary or permanent placement? Some firms may have specializations, and some applicants may only be interested in temporary work over full-time permanent positions. Make sure the firm you hire knows what you expect in an employee.
What types of jobs have you placed? Many staffing companies place clerical workers and other miscellaneous jobs, but there are companies that deal primarily with financial jobs, or computer related work.
How/where do you recruit applicants? Does the firm advertise via newspaper and Internet? Do they have a website?
How do you screen applicants? What are the procedures used by the firm to determine the employability of job candidates? How are they tested and interviewed? How often are applicants called back?
How long do you keep applicants on file? Some companies may not immediately need help – how long will the firm keep a qualified candidate on file?
What happens if we hire somebody you recommend who doesn’t work out? A mismatch is always possible, are there provisions to be made if an employee hired through the firm doesn’t work out?
The more you learn about the firm you plan to hire, the more smoothly your business can run with the right people working for you.
Kathryn Lively is a freelance writer specializing in articles on jobs in Virginia Beach.
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