Onboarding new employees is costly and time-consuming. If you happen to make a bad hire, you can double—or even triple—that number.

To better focus your efforts and reduce the time and cost of hiring, engaging a professional staffing agency might be what you need to reach your objectives.

Houston executive recruiters Professional Alternatives can improve your chances of locating the right candidate for your needs. The applicants we present to you are pre-screened and fully vetted before they even walk through your door. This way, you can be sure they are already a good match for your organization.

Our recruiters can connect you with full-time employees, temporary, or temp-to-hire. We also place salaried professionals and project consultants, all according to your needs.

How to get the most out of your staffing agency experience

Working with a Houston staffing agency like Professional Alternatives will alleviate a lot of the stress of interviewing and onboarding a new employee. However, there are specific tips and strategies we encourage you to apply to make the process even easier:

1.      Be clear and direct about what you need

Establish a clear timeline for your hiring needs and be precise about the skills and level of experience you expect. To get a better impression of what your workspace and company culture is like, we will like to see your location first-hand. This helps our recruiters understand what kind of person will do well in your organization and also what type of employee might best suit your needs.

2.      Look for a staffing agency that specializes in your niche

If you are hiring accounting staff, you should partner with a staffing agency that has had success in this area. In many cases, our recruiters are people who have had experience in your industry. This means they have insider knowledge and a level of expertise that is incredibly beneficial. You will find qualified candidates much faster and more accurately than you would if you were to work with a staffing firm that does not have this advantage.

3.      Keep us in the loop

The recruitment journey does not end when the candidate is hired. Our staffing firm has a vested interest in the success of the process from both sides, and we want to make sure both you and your new hire are settling in well. We encourage you to reach out several times over the first couple of weeks to let us know how things are going. Providing us with feedback helps us understand and serve you better.

4.      If things aren’t working out

Despite best efforts from every side, sometimes things don’t work out the way you had hoped. If this is the case, we need to rectify it right away. To ensure your complete satisfaction, we provide our clients with a service guarantee and can send a replacement, often within hours of you notifying us. You will never be billed for any work that is not up to standard.

These are just a few of the ways a Houston executive recruiter can help. Our primary goals are to help you save time and money and alleviate the stress of hiring new staff. Reach out today to speak to one of our staffing specialists!