why a recruitment company is critical to your success - demystifying selecting and working with a recruitment agency.

Everyone who has ever made a bad hiring decision or worked with a negative or destructive person understands the damaging impact of a bad hire on the business. It is a very costly exercise and not just in terms of money. The more intangible impacts can be even more significant and enduring – damage to staff morale, company culture and trust; loss of customers and customer satisfaction; increase in staff turnover; and the list goes on. The total impact of a bad hire can be so enormous, and long-lasting, it can be difficult to calculate.

Finding the right talent is a talent - especially in a candidate short market. Yet many business leaders often underestimate the time it takes, the complexity involved in recruiting the right person and the potential ramifications of getting it wrong. Knowing who to turn to for help can also be a daunting task.

When selecting the right recruitment partner, you need to ask yourself the following questions: “Who are they?”; Will they understand my business?”; “Do they have experience in my sector?”; “Are they local?”; “Can I meet with their recruitment specialist in person?”; “What is their process?”; “Will I get the result I need?” “Are there additional benefits I didn’t anticipate by working with this recruitment specialist?”

Randstad is a global leader in the HR & recruitment services industry, specialising in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment. We support people and organisations in realising their true potential, by connecting the right talent to the right jobs. 

We are experts in the broadest range of skills, disciplines, and industry sectors across commercial, public, and not-for-profit sectors including accounting, banking and financial services; admin and office support; construction, property and engineering; technologies and digital; education, health and social care; industrial, mining and resources to name just a few. 

And when you work with Randstad, every service is tailored to suit the unique requirements of your business. That is, every Randstad specialist aims to be an extension of your organisation - a partnership designed to support you in meeting your business needs.

Best Fit Methodology

We use our unique ‘True Fit’ methodology to find and match talent that is the best fit for your business. Our recruitment specialists take pride in gaining a deep understanding of your specific hiring needs as well as the candidates’ motivations in order to make the perfect match every time. That means we go beyond the candidate’s CV to truly uncover what it is that drives them and what they’re looking for in their job and career to ensure we find the right match for your business. Are they the right Job Fit, Boss Fit and Company Fit? Can they do the job, and do it well? Are they a good fit for you as their leader? And are they a good cultural fit for your team and your company?

Top Talent Pool

Randstad clients are given priority access to top talent in every profession and industry through our extensive talent network. Our recruitment consultants provide a shortlist of the best candidates from a wide variety of channels – both those actively looking for work and those that are passively available. One of the most valuable parts of working with Randstad is our knowledge of and access to passive candidates – those who are not actively looking for work but could be persuaded if presented with the right opportunity, in the right way. That means exclusive access to talent you wouldn’t find if advertising the job yourself.

Your Brand Ambassador

Randstad’s recruitment specialists act as your brand ambassadors to represent your employer brand in the best light, in order to attract the best talent. Selecting the right recruitment partner to protect, promote and amplify your brand, image and reputation in the market cannot be underestimated. This is part of our value-added service. And should you need insights and advice on how to build and protect a strong employer brand, just access the wealth of information provided by our annual Randstad Employer Brand Research.

Candidate Care

People are at the core of what we do each day – helping people find work that feels good.  Our recruitment consultants are passionate about candidate care and ensuring the best possible experience. We work hard to ensure everyone who connects with Randstad has a positive experience, whether successful in securing the role, or continuing in the job search process. 

Bespoke HR & Recruitment Solutions

When working with Randstad, we are with you every step of the way in the recruitment and HR process. We aim to be an extension of your team and your recruitment and talent management efforts. Whether you need expert support for one component of the recruitment process or need us to be your outsourced HR department, we will support you. This is particularly beneficial for businesses that don’t have their own in-house HR resources.

Competitive Advantage

With talent shortages set to continue, now more than ever we know we can help businesses navigate this challenging recruitment market and achieve the best results, getting ahead of the competition. We have the recruitment expertise, the tools, the insights, and the technology to help organisations achieve their hiring objectives and drive real business value, including revenue.