Outsourced Staffing Solutions: Top 10 Questions to Ask
Growing a business today requires working well “with and through others.” This includes the people who work for you, your suppliers, investors, customers and other business relationships. Because you can’t be the one and only interface for all of these exchanges, you want to be sure that your employees share your vision, mission and culture. This is where a staffing agency can help.
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Today’s staffing agency needs to offer your small business a lot more than just someone to call now and then to fill temporary clerical and entry-level positions. To remain competitive you need a partner who knows your business and can support your needs as you grow with access to local and global talent pools.
To avoid going with the wrong staffing agency, here are the top 10 questions to ask in advance:
- Is the company a member of the American Staffing Association (ASA)?
ASA serves as the voice of the U.S. staffing, recruiting and workforce solutions industry. If your staffing agent is not a member, they can’t offer you the related benefits of access to advocacy, research and education as well as high standards of legal, ethical and professional practices. - How long have they been operating?
Albert Einstein said, “The only source of knowledge is experience.” Make sure your staffing agency has a track record for both. - Do they offer breadth and depth in types of available talent?
If your business cannot access skills across a broad range of talent areas, you could be missing out on growth opportunities. This includes fast access to professionals in IT, engineering, science, finance and accounting. - Do they understand your business and industry needs?
Your business is as unique as you are. You want a local relationship with a staffing agent who takes the time to understand you and your staffing needs. - Are they available for a face-to-face meeting?
Virtual communications are great, yet there is no substitute for interpreting body language and assessing the genuine substance conveyed during a face-to-face business exchange. - How are workers screened and tested?
If you don’t truly know who you’re bringing on board, you aren’t likely to accomplish their work objectives. A staffing agency must provide thorough and accurate background screening options. - Do they provide Workers' Compensation for employees?
Temporary employees must be covered under Workers’ Compensation insurance. - What benefits do they provide temporary employees?
Benefits are a top concern for any worker. If your staffing agency does not provide their talent pool with sufficient benefits, you may not have access to the best talent available. - What other services are available as your business grows?
As your business scales up, so will your workforce needs. Work with a staffing agency that can offer various levels of outsourced workforce solutions such as project management, global recruiting, payroll services and other Human Resource Management solutions. - How do they deliver ROI for your business needs?
Your bottom line is directly correlated to the quality of your workforce! Ask your staffing agency how they’re going to work with you to ensure the best return for your staffing investment.
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