Ever hear the expression “you reap what you sow?” Well, that certainly holds true for many relationships, including the one you have with your staffing partner. Considering that no Kansas City staffing agency – no matter how good they are – can read minds, you need to invest some time and effort to get the most from your relationship with them.
To help you in the process, here are a few key areas to focus on:
Educate Your Staffing Agency
Take the time upfront to talk with your staffing agency representative. Discuss those traits and skills that are “a must” for the job or for the company. Speak about the ones that aren’t quite so important. And educate them about your culture and the kinds of personalities that are a fit within your company. When you spend this time upfront, you’ll enjoy better results in the end.
Give Detailed Job Orders
It’s important to communicate your staffing needs as thoroughly as possible to your staffing partner. So find out all the details you can about each job opening and the skills required for it. And try to get as specific as possible.
For instance, don’t just say you need admin support. Tell your staffing agency you need someone to answer phones, schedule appointments, create Excel spreadsheets, and coordinate travel arrangements for executives. Also be sure to give information such as when the new hire is needed by.
When you spend the time to give your staffing agency these details, not only will candidates who apply be a better fit, but you’ll also spend a lot less time calling and emailing back and forth with your staffing agency rep during the process.
Prepare Your Staffing Agency Ahead of Time
You know what times of year are typically your busiest and when you’ll need extra help as a result. Let your staffing agency representative know this. Whether it’s holidays, staff vacations or an uptick in demand, giving your staffing agency this information ahead of time will ensure they have the people in place, ready to go to work when you need them. Even better, plan out a yearly schedule that indicates the times during which you may need some supplemental help.
Respond in a Timely Manner
When your staffing agency representative has a question or needs more information from you, get back to them quickly. They can’t do their job – which is to help you find the people you need – if they don’t receive the necessary details and feedback from you.
Looking for a New Staffing Partner?
If your old one simply isn’t cutting it, or you’ve never worked with a Kansas City staffing agency before, we invite you to give Morgan Hunter a try. Since 1986, companies all over Kansas City have looked to us to assist them in securing their most valuable asset – quality employees. Give us a call today to find out how we can help you.