Benefits of partnering with top recruitment agencies

Value beyond filling vacancies

Hiring a new employee is easy. Hiring the right employee? That’s the challenge. In a recent survey of nearly 1,500 U.S. businesses, nearly a third of them said they found it difficult to hire over the last twelve months.

Today, dozens of factors impact the hiring and recruitment process, including talent shortages, skills gaps, and shifting market dynamics. Plus, with hundreds (sometimes thousands) of applicants to choose from, the hiring process can quickly feel like a second full-time job.

That's where a recruitment agency can help. Better yet, the top recruitment agencies do more than simply fill your open role. Instead, they provide hiring solutions that align with your overall business goals. Keep reading to learn why partnering with a recruitment agency can lead to long-term growth and success for your organization.

1. Reduced hiring timelines

Say goodbye to endless candidate searching! You know the hiring process is often time-consuming, from writing job descriptions and sourcing candidates to interviewing and negotiating. Working with a recruitment agency can help streamline every stage of hiring, thanks to their recruiting expertise and extensive network of top professionals.

For example, at Michael Page, we provide a shortlist of qualified candidates for your open role in less than five days, saving you and your team valuable time to focus on other matters.

2. Industry expertise

You might be thinking that no external recruiter knows enough about your industry to provide substantial support. The good news—some recruitment agencies specialize in filling vacancies in your field. As a result, they have an in-depth understanding of current trends and the professionals you need to help your business get ahead.

At Michael Page, our recruitment consultants cover over 10 key industries, including construction, manufacturing, and finance. For us, no hiring need is too niche. Learn more about how our wide-ranging expertise can help you.  

3. Quick access to quality candidates

Our research revealed the top reason companies struggled to hire—a lack of candidates with the required skills (34%).  

As markets evolve, so do the skills your team needs to adapt. A recruitment agency can connect you with the best professionals in or outside of their existing database, using their proven souring methods. Once you have an idea of your perfect employee, they can start searching for candidates who check your boxes.

Michael Page goes a step further. We have the tools to target top talent before they’re even on the job market, so you can secure them before your competitors.  

4. Facilitated negotiations

Did you know 63% of candidates are confident in their ability to initiate a salary negotiation with potential employers? Additionally, in our recent survey of nearly 4,000 workers, 46% of them believe a higher salary is most essential when considering accepting or applying for a role.

Considering how important salary is for professionals, how businesses handle the offer stage can make or break the outcome. Recruitment partners can advise on best practices and act as a facilitator to best ensure both you and the candidate are satisfied.

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5. Positive candidate experiences

Recruitment agencies don’t just benefit employers and hiring managers. They also strive to make the hiring process positive for candidates.  

Hiring new employees isn’t your only job. As you get swept away in other tasks, it can be easy to forget to respond to the candidate(s) you interviewed two weeks ago. This reality is at the dismay of 49% of workers who say the lack of feedback is the most stressful part of the job search.

Recruitment firms do the heavy lifting, maintaining communication, scheduling interviews, and keeping your top choices warm while you assess their candidacy. An agency can make all the difference in creating a smooth experience for your potential employees.

6. A foundation for lasting relationships

The best recruitment agencies follow a people-first approach, meaning they keep employers’ and candidates’ interests a top priority. Such firms take the time to understand both parties’ needs and, as a result, make meaningful matches happen.Enlisting the help of recruiters gives you a stronger chance of securing your ideal employee sooner. Not to mention, the right recruitment agency serves as a long-term partner you can trust to handle your future vacancies and elevate your talent strategy.

Convinced? Look no further

Ready to outsource recruitment and reap the benefits outlined above? Fortunately, Michael Page has hundreds of recruitment consultants ready to secure your future star employees.

Upload a job description to start connecting with top talent in record time. You can also request a call back to chat with one of our recruiters about your hiring needs.