Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Why Hiring Through An Executive Recruiting Agency Is Best

By Josephine Pennington


One of the four factors of production is human resource. An employee cannot function optimally if its employees cannot do their part with competence and on time. Personnel that are not well trained or qualified compromise the human capital value of an organization. Incompetent workers can completely throw an organization off track. Whether an organization is a profit or non-profit, it is those at the top who determine how things are done. Those working under them follow their lead. It is therefore important that an organization hires the best executives possible and using an executive recruiting agency is the best way to do so.

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.

The vetting that agencies carry out is very important. White collar crime like fraud and identity theft are quite rampant today. Checks that ensure that a candidate has a clean background are very important. Executives have access to highly confidential information and it important that they can be trusted with it.

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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