How Can You Improve Your Staffing Partnership?
Your staffing partner leads your company’s hiring activities, so having a tight bond is crucial. The closer your recruiter is to your organization, the better equipped they are to find the right person for every job on your team.
Like any relationship, you need to put time and effort into your staffing partnership. Learn how to establish a solid rapport that allows you to build the best team you’ve ever had.
Make Sure You Have the Right Partner
Take a step back and evaluate your staffing partner’s specialties — if they even have one. Review their client list and recent placements to determine if they’re the right fit for your organization. Many firms are willing to take on clients in every industry, recruiting candidates from entry to executive level, but this approach doesn’t typically garner amazing results.
The best staffing agencies find a niche and stick to it. This allows them to really know the industry and develop a candidate pool filled with top talent who fit your needs. So, if your healthcare company is currently partnered with a general recruiter, consider switching to a niche firm that’s better aligned with your needs.
Give Plenty of Feedback
Recruiters aren’t mind-readers. It’s important to share your thoughts throughout the hiring process, so they know what’s working and what isn’t. Provide as much detail as possible on the job you’re trying to fill, your company culture, the ideal candidate and your hiring timeline.
If you don’t give your honest opinion, there’s no way for your recruiter to know if they’re meeting your needs. Their goal is to please you, so provide them with the information needed to exceed your expectations.
Be Open to Advice
As hiring experts, recruiters know exactly what it takes to recruit and retain top talent. Allow them to share their expertise with you, because their tips can make your team stronger than ever. They can use their knowledge to help you overcome staffing obstacles hindering your company’s success. For example, you might learn your lengthy hiring process is turning candidates away.
Take any feedback your recruiter gives you seriously because they have a unique vantage point. Following their advice can mean making great hires, so don’t turn a blind eye to issues highlighted.
Stay In Touch
When you need to fill a position, you reach out to your recruiter, but that shouldn’t be the only time you’re in contact. Give your recruiter a call or meet them for coffee on a regular basis. This allows the two of you to connect and discuss the latest happenings at your company. When they’re in-the-know about projects and new initiatives coming down the pipeline, they can keep their eyes open for candidates who might meet your future needs. This will make it easier to fill openings when you’re ready to do so.
A close relationship with your staffing partner will improve the quality of your hires. To learn more about how we can help you find top behavioral health talent, contact us today at (513) 651-9500 or by email at [email protected].