Is now the best time to outsource recruiting?
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Sure, hiring is down pretty much everywhere, but some experts say the rough job market makes now an even better time to look for outside help with recruiting.
The reason: With so few jobs available, every open position elicits a flood of applications — from qualified, under-qualified and over-qualified candidates. Third-party providers can help companies sort through the piles to find the best employees.
Same goes for recruiting software, which can help companies organize the applicant pool.
Also, experts say now’s a good time — for companies that can afford to spend — to stockpile talent at low cost to prepare for the future, or identify potential recruits for hiring once the economy picks up.
Of course, many companies can’t afford any new spending right now and aren’t hiring very much in the first place.
What about your company? Have you considered changes to your budget for third-party recruiters or recruiting technology? Let us know in the comments section below.
