A new study has found that professional recruitment companies increase UK productivity by £7.7bn a year. The research, by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) investigated the social and economic impact of recruitment by specialists, who were skilled at bringing the right people into the right roles.
The results of the study also revealed the changing work environment in a post-pandemic world. According to its findings, 28% of businesses are shifting to a more flexible workforce model, and would consider hiring someone who did not live close to the office. This could potentially open firms up to a wider talent pool and boost productivity.
The survey, titled ‘Recruitment and recovery’, also found that two in three businesses (63%) reported that working with a recruitment agency had increased the diversity of new recruits, and four in five (78%) of new employees thought that their job was a good match for them.
Neil Carberry, CEO of the REC, commented: “From temporary work to permanent roles, at home or at a workplace, recruiters have stepped up through the pandemic to keep the wheels of our economy turning. And they will be more important than ever as we bounce back – helping government, businesses and employees build a better world of work.”
If you are an employer, there are many ways to attract the best candidates for your vacancy, and as the economy recovers from the Covid-19 recession, the talent pool will be wider than ever. Many people have reassessed their life choices during the pandemic, and are looking to re-skill or relocate. Others will be seeking new positions following redundancy.
A recruitment agency who specialises in a particular field, such as life sciences, can help speed up the process and ensure that only the most appropriate candidates are put forward for interview. They will know the job market really well, and will be trained in selecting the best qualified applicants.
Another aspect to consider is that serious candidates will have already contacted recruitment specialists in their field, in order to optimise their job prospects. An agency with a good reputation in your sector will therefore already have access to a network of highly skilled and available candidates.
Professional recruiters will not only wait for the best potential employees to contact them, but actively search them out. This may be through social media, targeted emails, and phone calls. A business will be unlikely to have the time, training, and correct resources to do this themselves, so this is where the power of an agency really comes to the fore.
Perhaps the most compelling reason to use an agency is the amount of work and time that is saved by the employer. From seeking out the best recruitment channels, to vetting CVs and contacting applicants, it is a very time-consuming process. Some agencies will even carry out initial interviews and salary negotiations.
Of course, there is no guarantee of a perfect result whichever recruitment method you choose. However, a reputable agency can offer invaluable industry insight, will be able to write a compelling job advert, and have access to well qualified candidates who are a good match for your company culture.
If you are looking for pharmaceutical recruitment agencies in the UK, get in touch today.