staffing strategy guide: talent acquisition

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pain points — and solutions

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When unplanned projects or initiatives arise, are you prepared or left scrambling to find the right talent in time? Being proactive, rather than reactive, is the backbone of a solid talent acquisition strategy, and learning how to prepare ahead of time will help ease the task of finding niche talent on a tight deadline.

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Finding talent is hard. Finding talent with the right skills is even harder. The key to standing out and attracting top candidates in today's tight hiring market lies in these four steps: digitize, scrutinize, incentivize and optimize. Master these four concepts, and you'll be reeling in rockstar talent in no time.

find the right people

Top talent is only on the market for 10 days, yet 56 percent of companies still take two to three months on average to fill a direct-hire vacancy. Your chances of hiring skilled candidates decrease the longer you wait, so accelerating your hiring cycles can help catapult you to the front of the pack and help you snag the market's most sought-after candidates before they're gone. Here's what to do.

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If your employer branding is less than stellar, you could be missing out on talent. In fact, 94 percent employees said they're likely to apply for jobs at companies that actively manage their employer brands. Here, we'll walk you through the common pitfalls to avoid, and give you steps to build and broadcast an exceptional employer brand that resonates.

improve your employer branding

Sure, the hiring market is competitive, but if you're posting jobs online and not getting the responses you were hoping for, chances are your job postings are to blame. Two of the major channels that candidates use to find jobs today — employer websites and social media — will lead back to your original job posting, so it's important to give it the attention it deserves. Follow these four steps to learn how to write them right.

write the perfect job post

Employee quit rates are through the roof — the amount of people leaving their companies is the highest it's been in nearly 20 years. Considering how expensive it is to replace talent (21 percent of an employee's annual salary by some estimates), a low retention rate can really do damage. If you're finding that more of your employees are leaving than staying, follow these steps to change course and raise those retention rates for good.

keep your people around

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Low employee morale hamstrings productivity in the present and makes your business susceptible to developing more serious workplace conditions, like low engagement and retention, later on. The good news is that if it's only a preliminary morale problem, there's still plenty of time to act. Follow the three steps here to raise spirits across your workforce and get everyone back on track.

how do you make people happy?

Looking over national salary averages is a no-brainer when it comes to figuring out what to offer your candidates — but how do you determine the perfect number that'll snatch that future star employee from your competition? Here we offer three pro-tips that will help build the team you need to take your company to the next level.

set the right pay rate to get the right person

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Talent acquisition (TA) is tricky, but our learning center has the tools you need to tackle it with confidence.

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what it is
why it's important
whether or not you need to improve your TA strategy
how to build a TA strategy of your own

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A how-to-hire guide for landing top talent, featuring:

average salaries across experience levels
must-have skills to search for
tips to tailor your job description
industry trends to know

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Sometimes talent acquisition problems can be fixed by building a better staffing strategy in advance. Take this quick online assessment to see where you stand when it comes to staffing.

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Use our comprehensive talent acquisition ebook as a guide for revamping your strategy. It'll walk you through the essential concepts to know, major pain points to address and the components to include in your new TA plan.

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the pros and cons of working with randstad

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what makes randstad different

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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:

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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

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executive searches

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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:

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deployment, implementation and installation services

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tailored solutions to meet your biggest tech challenges

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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.

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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.

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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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finding the right people.

having trouble finding the right talent?

pain points — and solutions

hiring in reactive vs. proactive mode

inability to attract talent with the right skills

too many job vacancies remain open for too long

poor or inaccurate employer branding

limited — or no — success with job boards

trouble retaining talent

persistently low employee morale

trouble finding the right pay rates

not seeing what you're after?

hiring in reactive vs. proactive mode

inability to attract talent with the right skills

too many job vacancies remain open for too long

poor or inaccurate employer branding

limited — or no — success with job boards

trouble retaining talent

persistently low employee morale

trouble finding the right pay rates

not seeing what you're after?

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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