Recruitment agencies are effective connectors between employers and potential employees. They obtain information from companies about available positions and advertise the opportunity to obtain viable applicants. They also have a database of applicants that they send job offers to. Recruitment agencies incorporate skills such as HR knowledge and personality testing to help companies handle the recruitment process effectively. They also train applicants on handling interviews well.
Popular Recruitment Services Include:
Local recruiting
Recruitment agencies help businesses obtain viable applicants. South African companies have a responsibility to apply fairness in any recruitment process. By using a third party in the employment process, businesses prevent nepotism and prejudice in the workplace.
International recruiting
Many South Africans look for job opportunities abroad. Some recruitment agencies are skilled to help South Africans with this process. They help organise interviews and help with certain emigration activities.
Handling background checks
A clean background, with proof of an applicant’s training, character and experience, is one of the aspects that shows the applicant will do well in a position. Recruitment agencies handle these vetting processes to confirm qualifications and experience. This lightens the load on South African business owners who already have a lot on their plate.
Handling training and induction for new employees
South African business owners need to invest as much time as possible in the growth of a business, so they stay ahead of the competition. HR tasks take up valuable time. Recruitment agencies perform some of these tasks, to help employers. Recruitment agencies handle induction processes on behalf of a company so new employees settle in quickly. This can include training so a job is performed in excellence.
HR optimisation
Some recruitment agencies are so skilled with HR processes that they can help businesses function more effectively. These experts have knowledge about payroll processes and taxes. They can handle these on behalf of the company, so there’s no need to deal with salaries or SARS. This saves companies’ time. Businesses can be sure the work is done effectively if they don’t have an expert on their team.
5 Tips when Hiring a Recruiter
1. Determine if the recruiter has an area of expertise
Some recruiters only operate in certain areas. They may have excellent knowledge of jobs in the financial sector, but not in the hospitality market. Their level of expertise determines how well they can vet an applicant or connect you with a new employer. Pick a recruitment agency who has the right kind of experience.
2. How much do they do for the employer?
Some recruitment agencies simply wait for applicants to contact them and channel them towards the right kind of employment. If you’re an employer who needs more help with HR processes or if you need a recruiter who will go in search of the perfect applicant, pick a company who specifically offers these services.
3. How much do they do for the applicant?
Recruitment agencies should help applicants perform well. This is beneficial for the recruiter—who then gets paid if a position is filled—but not all of them puts in much effort. Position yourself with recruiters who offer training for interviews, help you determine where your skills can best be applied and get you the best interviews.
4. Are their rates fair?
As an employer you pay a recruiter to source excellent applicants. Compare different recruiters’ rates and pick one who offers the right kind of services at a price that suits your budget.
5. Do they communicate well?
No employment process should take too long, because it can affect the company’s functioning. A recruiter should supply information regularly so employers can plan accordingly. This planning concerns interview times as well as future schedules if a proper applicant isn’t available immediately.