The Impact of Recruiting on Staff Retention
Employee retention is always an area of interest for businesses. No employer wants to be in a continuous cycle of hiring someone new and going through the training process, only to have that individual vacate their position, leaving the employer to start the cycle all over again. 87% of companies agree employee retention is crucial, but 30% of new employees leave within 3 months. So how can employers lower that percentage and increase their employee retention? One simply way is to work with a recruiter!
A staffing agency is one of the best options to increase employee retention and have a healthy workforce. A good recruiting agency will study your business well and hire the best person for you. Recruitment agencies carrying out the recruitment processes have a significant impact on staff retention. Here is a list of those impacts summarized below:
Recruiters understands your company culture…
Recruitment companies work to understand your company’s nature of work and your unique requirements. They know what type of workers are best suited to your company and the number of employees that can ensure your company is running smoothly. We can also apply the lock and key hypothesis in the recruitment process. Only the right employees can unlock your company’s success. Recruiters access not only the experience, but also the character of an individual, which is the best way to judge the person’s compatibility with the company and whether they may or may not be with the company for the long run.
Hire people suited to their job position…
Sadly, CVs or resumes do not speak about one’s abilities and skills, so they cannot be relied upon. Only careful assessment can tell which talent the applicant has and what role in your company would most suit them. Not taking the time to fully understand what each applicant brings to the table can cause issues in the future. An unfit employee will not only be less productive but also waste the precious time and resources of the company. An employee tailored for the job can significantly benefit the company and will not require backup employees or other support. When the employee is well suited for their position, they are more likely to stay with their position and remain loyal to the company.
Better hiring creates a better work environment…
When a team is suited to their positions, the company will find it easier to interact and work with each other. There will be healthy bonding among the group, which is very important for collective working. Good bonding makes the team stick together and work together as a unit. A staffing agency takes the time to understand your workforce, their nature, and the nature of the job, so they understand what person would best fit the environment. Recruiters are able to find candidates not only suited for the job requirements, but also suited for the work environment and company culture. When an individual mixes well with the work culture, they are more likely to say in their position.
Quality over quantity…
When you seamlessly hire a bunch of workers, it is hard to manage them and know who is productive and who is not. The non-productive workers realize they have no promising future in the company, so they switch off and on, which damages the company. The same is the case for paid internships, as they involve using the company’s resources, they must not be picked on a group basis. Individuals should undergo a formal hiring procedure where their skills are carefully examined. It is always better to carefully pick one candidate at a time and a recruitment agency can help you do just that.
In conclusion, a good start is a testimony to a smooth run. The company’s success is inevitable when the hiring procedure ensures a productive, loyal, and friendly staff. So, choose wisely! Ready to work with the industry’s best recruiters? Reach out today!