Ways Reading Area Employers can Work More Effectively with a Staffing Provider – Part One
September 1st, 2009How would you describe your relationship with your staffing service?
- Playing the field – you’re still shopping around for “The One” – that perfect staffing service.
- Getting to know you – you hire the occasional temp, but don’t know too much about your current supplier.
- Going steady – you regularly use staffing and have a preferred supplier.
No matter what phase you are in, this two-part post will help you take your staffing relationship “to the next level” by working more effectively together. And if you have a fear of commitment, consider this: a more successful relationship with your staffing supplier means better results for your company. Here are some ways to achieve them:
Plan ahead.
It’s never too soon to discuss an anticipated need with your staffing service. By giving your provider adequate lead-time, you optimize your chances of finding an ideal candidate for the assignment – especially if the position is difficult to fill.
Be thorough when ordering.
A well-placed order will yield a better quality fill. So before you pick up the phone, consider the following criteria:
- Type of need – if the position is temporary or permanent.
- Quantity – how many individuals you require.
- Job description – define and prioritize specifics for each position about required skills and experience, job responsibilities, expectations, and performance goals and standards.
- Personality traits – the types of behavioral traits that will best fit your corporate culture.
Get to know one another better.
- Learn more about your staffing provider’s full range of capabilities. Beyond merely filling orders, your provider can: show you ways to save money; increase your flexibility; and provide valuable employment-related expertise. Request a facilities tour or capabilities demonstration to learn all your staffing provider can do for you.
- Help them get to know you better. Invite your staffing rep in to tour your location, meet your employees, and see first-hand how your organization operates.
Berks & Beyond would like to learn more about your company’s goals and needs. We’d also welcome the opportunity to show you what we can do for your organization. To schedule a tour or capabilities demonstration, contact us today.
Later this week, I’ll post a few more tips for taking your staffing relationship to the next level. Stay tuned!