Strategies for Working More Effectively with Your Staffing Provider in 2011
December 6th, 20102010 is drawing to a close. Time to take stock of your company, evaluate your business relationships and plan for the year ahead.
So how would you describe your current 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 on-time (temporary) employee, 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, these tips 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 on-time (temporary) or direct (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 representative in to tour your location, meet your employees, and see first-hand how your organization operates.
Achieve Better Staffing Results in 2011
ABR Employment Services would like to learn more about your company’s goals and needs for the upcoming year. 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.