The United States unemployment rate is hovering at a 17 year low as of March 2018.

While that has good implications for the economy, it can present difficult challenges to businesses looking to hire. With most people already employed, how can you find the qualified labor you need?

Fortunately, a staffing agency can help you navigate today's employment landscape. Staffing agencies are uniquely skilled in finding leads to qualified candidates and getting them connected to your business.

Our team of staffing professionals at Bear Staffing has compiled a list of the top 5 ways an agency can benefit you!

1) You'll Save Money

This point may seem counter-intuitive to some business owners. After all, staffing agencies charge fees for their services. The fact is that there are a lot of resources that go into companies looking for their own employee leads.

There's the opportunity cost of locating, calling in employees, and vetting them. Then, there's the lengthy training process.

After everything is said and done, you may realize your candidate wasn't a good fit and have to do everything all over again.

When working with an agency, they'll do a lot of the up-front work for you. A staffing agency will vet candidates from their large network. Many of those candidates will be immediately ready to perform in your workplace!

2) Agencies Source Quality Candidates

The right staffing agency has in-depth knowledge of your particular industry. What that means is that the people handling filling your position know what skills clients should have and the types of clients that will bring you the most value.

In order to determine if a candidate is right, a staffing agency reviews resumes, conducts introductory interviews, and even gives aptitude tests.

All of the vetting staffing agencies do before sending a candidate to you for review ensures that everyone you talk to is a viable hiring option.

3) You'll Save Time

Delegating lengthy tasks can free your business up to focus on the things that matter most. The hiring process can be a very lengthy task with time to fill positions taking almost a month in some industries.

Think, if you could cut the time you spent hiring from 30 days down to 2 or 3, what would that mean for you?

That hypothetical situation is the reality a good agency can provide you with.

4) You'll Have Access to a Special Talent Pool

Did you know that some of the most qualified candidates use agencies to save them time? Often, people just think of agencies as a tool for those hiring, but the benefits go both ways!

There is a possibility that an agency is representing a game-changing candidate that you can only access them.

5) Agencies Give You Options

Whether you need a full-time, part-time or temporary employee, an agency can help. Agencies represent candidates who are looking for a full-spectrum of opportunities.

The bottom line: if you have flexible hiring needs, know that agencies can accommodate you.

Summarizing the Benefits of Using a Staffing Agency

Hiring can be a cumbersome and expensive process. With the help of an agency, you can circumvent many of the low points of the hiring process. You can get your position filled by a uniquely qualified candidate fast!

If you're looking for an employment agency to help you with your staffing needs, look no further than our team at Bear Staffing. We have been helping our clients find the best personnel for their unique, industry-specific needs for years and are here to help you!

Contact us today to find out how Bear Staffing can find you the employee you need today!