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Struggling to Hire? This Could be Why

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Is your company struggling to hire? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, according to a 2016 SHRM report, 68% of HR professionals reported their organizations experienced recruiting difficulty for full-time regular positions in the last 12 months.

As one of the leading staffing services in Phoenix, PrideStaff knows not only is this a frustrating experience – but it can also be detrimental to your business success. If you can’t find and hire qualified candidates, then it’s impossible to achieve your objectives. At the same time, you risk demanding too much work from your existing core staff, who then quit due to stress and burnout.

But despite what you might think, having a hard time hiring doesn’t always boil down to a lack of quality candidates. In some cases, there are other areas to consider, including the following:

Your employer brand.

What’s your reputation in the employment marketplace? Are you actively using social media to promote your company, jobs and culture? Are you sponsoring events geared toward the types of candidates you’re trying to appeal to? These are important questions to ask to ensure you’re building a strong employer brand, as well as attracting the right kinds of candidates when you need to hire.

Your company location.

One of the biggest features – or deterrents – to quality candidates is where your business is located. Even if you’re offering an exciting opportunity and a dynamic company culture, it’s a tough sell if candidates will have an hour commute one way each day. Today’s top talent want a healthy work-life balance. If they perceive that working for you will get in the way of that, they’re going to look elsewhere for a job.

So if the location is an issue when it comes to recruiting, then think about offering scheduling flexibility, as well as remote job opportunities. This way, you can appeal to candidates in more diverse geographical locations, while at the same time finding and hiring people with the skills you need.

Your hiring process.

Is your hiring process long and cumbersome? Do candidates routinely quit in the middle of filling out an online job application? Are those that are applying a poor fit for your needs? Are you taking a long time to extend offers and losing out on your top-pick hires, as a result? If so, then your recruiting and hiring process may need some work.

Your expectations.

If you’re searching for that perfect hire, then no wonder you’re struggling; they don’t exist. Rather than looking for someone who’s flawless, look for a potential new hire who’s highly skilled and qualified.

Need more help hiring for your team?

Call the experts at PrideStaff. As one of the leading staffing services in Phoenix, we can provide you with quick and easy access to talented candidates for temporary and full-time roles in a variety of fields. To learn more, contact PrideStaff today.

 

 

 

 

 

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