staffing strategy guide: staffing program

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pain points — and solutions

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You know pay is important in helping you attract the market's most sought-after candidates, but the process of calculating the perfect pay rate isn't so straightforward. Fortunately, we've got a tool that we think will help — and we'll share it with you here.

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Figuring out your staffing levels ahead of a major growth initiative can be tricky. Understaff and the plan will fall flat. Overstaff and you risk incurring unnecessary costs. Follow these steps to build your staffing strategy for balanced and manageable growth.

strategic staffing starts here

Your business has big plans for the coming year, so you want to make sure you estimate your staffing needs correctly in order to get the right amount of people without any roles going to waste. Unfortunately, finding that perfect number can be a challenge. To help you know how to plan, we compiled these three tips.

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Today's hiring market is tough, but by making a few key adjustments to your hiring strategy, you should be able to start finding more qualified candidates in no time.

turn my business into a talent magnet

A well-designed staffing strategy that gets results doesn't have to break the bank. If your staffing budget is limited, follow these steps to learn how to make the most of your resources and land the top talent your business needs to achieve its goals.

help me staff on a shoestring

If you're thinking about building a staffing strategy but are unsure about whether it's worth the investment, we've got some numbers we think you'll want to see. Take a look at the ways a staffing strategy can help your business save on costs, increase productivity and drive workforce performance here.

show me the benefits

How can you properly vet a candidate if they're working in a field you're unfamiliar with? To understand if they'll be a good fit for your organization, you need to understand the ins and outs of their role — and all the tools, technologies and requirements that go along with it. Here are a few tips to help you train your HR team on all the roles they'll be recruiting for.

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Start your staffing journey here. Our learning center has everything you need to get a solid foundation in place before making improvements to your strategy.

Learn all about:

what staffing is
how it affects your business
answers to the most commonly asked questions

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Test your knowledge with our quick staffing quiz. It'll help reinforce the main concepts to keep in mind as you go about building your staffing plan.

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Does your staffing strategy need a major overhaul or just a few minor renovations? Take our online staffing assessment to see how your current strategy stacks up.

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When it's finally time to dig in and get to work, keep our handy comprehensive guide to staffing by your side. Inside, you'll find an outline of the major concepts and benchmarks you should know, as well as tips on how to design and analyze your new plan.

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i don't need a tool, i need someone to help me.

No matter where your HR pain points are, a staffing partner can help you solve them. Click below to learn:

how a staffing partner can help your company overcome staffing problems
how to pick the right staffing agency for your business
the essential questions to ask when choosing a staffing agency

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i'm interested in working with a staffing partner — is randstad the right fit for me?

why randstad

randstad in the real world

Here are the seven reasons why companies in the real world choose to work with us — and how they leverage their partnerships with Randstad to solve organizational challenges.

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3 reasons to work with randstad

If you just want a quick list of all the reasons we should work together, this one's for you. Check out the top three ways that we can deliver value to your business.

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the pros and cons of working with randstad

Partnering with a staffing firm isn't for everyone. Find out if working together would be a good fit for your business.

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what makes randstad different

See what sets our approach apart, how we can help your business grow and what it's actually like to work with us.

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what kind of staffing firm is randstad

There are a lot of different staffing agencies out there, each with their own focuses and specialties. See who we are and what kind of staffing needs we're set up to help you address.

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what we do

staffing and recruitment

From entry-level employees all the way up to C-suite executives, we specialize in talent for the following industries:

accounting and finance

engineering

healthcare

human resources

legal

life sciences

manufacturing and logistics

non-clinical healthcare

office and administration

sales and marketing

technologies

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workforce solutions

We deliver the strategies and support you need to take your workforce to the next level. Our experts can provide:

integrated talent solutions

managed services programs (MSP)

outplacement services

recruitment process outsourcing (RPO)

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executive services

Get the C-suite leadership your business needs to reach new heights. Our executive services consultants can help with:

executive searches

interim executive placements

operations improvements

project consulting

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technology solutions

Unlock the full power of technology for your organization with our IT services. Our tech specialists are trained and ready to help your business with:

technology projects:
deployment, implementation and installation services

technology consulting:
tailored solutions to meet your biggest tech challenges

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working with us

who we work with

No matter the size of your organization, we've got the tools and resources to help. We work with:

thousands of for-profit and nonprofit organizations

80% of all Fortune 500 companies

90% of all Fortune 100 companies

Learn more about how our wide range of flexible staffing solutions can help your business succeed.

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why people work with us

Organizations work with us to hire better talent faster, save on HR costs and get workforce strategies tailored to their business. See how we can deliver on all three of these goals and more for your company today.

why people work with us

our process

We bring human insight and technology together to work for you. Discover how our hybrid approach to staffing can deliver the talent and tools your business needs to move forward.

discover how

problems we solve

Check out all the problems — from landing top talent to engaging and retaining your workforce — we help businesses like yours solve.

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industries we support

accounting & finance

Accounting and finance professionals drive growth for organizations across all industries. Learn more about how Randstad can help you hire these highly coveted professionals today.

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engineering

Discover how Randstad can help you stay competitive for in-demand engineering talent in today's tight talent market.

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healthcare

Healthcare as an industry is growing, and that's driving up demand for healthcare talent in turn. See how Randstad can help you hire in this competitive space today.

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human resources

Your business is only as good as the people who power it. Discover how Randstad can help you find top HR talent in today's challenging labor market.

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legal

Qualified and experienced legal professionals are imperative to your company's success, but finding them can be hard. See how Randstad can help you hire the skilled legal talent your business needs today.

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life sciences

Innovation is rapidly disrupting the life sciences space — and new breakthroughs are leading to new opportunities for talent as well. Discover how Randstad can help you keep up today.

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manufacturing & logistics

Competition for manufacturing and logistics professionals is on the rise. Check out how Randstad can help you fill key positions in days — not months.

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non-clinical healthcare

With the healthcare industry continuing to grow, non-clinical healthcare professionals are needed today in unprecedented numbers. Learn more about how Randstad can help you find them today.

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office & administration

Don't let talent shortages or skills gaps slow you down. Randstad can help you hire qualified office and administrative personnel — even in the face of these and other challenges.

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technologies

IT hiring needs are changing as fast as technology itself. Learn more about how Randstad is equipped to help you stay competitive in this fast-moving space and prepare your workforce for future disruptions.

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sales & marketing

Sales and marketing departments are expanding, driven in part by new technologies. Learn how Randstad can help you find talent to keep your revenue streams healthy today — and tomorrow.

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building a top staffing program.

struggling with staffing?

pain points — and solutions

trouble setting competitive pay rates

staffing doesn't scale with business growth

unable to predict staffing needs

can't find the right talent

limited budget for staffing

unclear about ROI

don't understand job-specific requirements

not seeing what you're after?

trouble setting competitive pay rates

staffing doesn't scale with business growth

unable to predict staffing needs

can't find the right talent

limited budget for staffing

unclear about ROI

don't understand job-specific requirements

not seeing what you're after?

tools to improve staffing on your own

5-minute overview about staffing

staffing quiz

online staffing assessment

comprehensive guide to staffing

i don't need a tool, i need someone to help me.

can a staffing partner help you?

No matter where your HR pain points are, a staffing partner can help you solve them. Click below to learn:

i'm interested in working with a staffing partner — is randstad the right fit for me?

is randstad the right fit for you?

randstad 101

randstad in the real world

3 reasons to work with randstad

the pros and cons of working with randstad

top questions we get asked

what makes randstad different

what kind of staffing firm is randstad

our four core specialties

staffing and recruitment

workforce solutions

executive services

technology solutions

working with us

who we work with

why people work with us

our process

problems we solve

how to hire in your industry

accounting & finance

engineering

healthcare

human resources

legal

life sciences

manufacturing & logistics

non-clinical healthcare

office & administration

technologies

sales & marketing

why randstad

randstad in the real world

3 reasons to work with randstad

the pros and cons of working with randstad

top questions we get asked

what makes randstad different

what kind of staffing firm is randstad

what we do

staffing and recruitment

workforce solutions

executive services

technology solutions

working with us

who we work with

why people work with us

our process

problems we solve

industries we support

accounting & finance

engineering

healthcare

human resources