Why are we Different to a Recruitment Agency?
In this current economic climate, organisations are looking at ways to reduce their recruitment costs as much as possible. As an Online Recruitment Agency, we offer employers a great alternative to traditional recruitment agencies so that you can dramatically reduce costs, streamline recruitment process and receive even greater support. How do we do this?
This table aims to highlight some of the key areas of difference between HR Connexions, an Online Recruitment Company and a Traditional Recruitment Agency:
| Online Recruitment Agency – HR Connexions (HRC) | Traditional Recruitment Agency | |
| Solutions |
Instant On Demand E-Recruitment Solution Online Media Buying Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Careers Sites Response Handling Online Testing and Psychometric Testing Online Candidate Verification / Background Checking |
Temporary Staff Permanent Staff Contract Staff Contingency Retained |
| Service | Client puts in staffing request to HRC: Create and manage online advertising campaigns on behalf of client Deal with all applicant enquiries and response handling on behalf of client Present shortlist of CVs / applications & cover letters to client for review & select Update status with all applicants throughout recruitment cycle on behalf of client Client has access / owns ATS / careers site Develops unique talent pool on behalf of client & proactively searches external CV databases |
Client puts staffing request to Contingency Agency: Attracts and finds candidate Interviews potential applicants Short lists applicants Presents CV to client Manages the process on behalf of the client e.g – job offers OR Contacts client with a speculative applicant and forwards candidates CV to companies who may be interested. |
| Benefits | Client remains in control of process and decisions Clients only pay for services required to dramatically reduce costs (internet is cost effective way to advertise) Client reduces costs further through extensive purchasing power of HRC Client relies on HRC to reduce administration that would otherwise be in house Company and culture is promoted from the start to improve employer brand Streamlined Process enabling consistent approach to recruitment Managed Return on Investment through management reports and analysis supplied by HRC Access to specialist knowledge and expertise to ensure highest success conversions HRC partner additional businesses to add value and services to the recruitment process |
Client can gain insight into personality of applicant Client alerted of suitable applicants when not proactively recruiting Temporary & contract staff can be on the agency payroll Rebate option available for higher fees Client does not need to commit |
| Applicant Experience | Applicants apply via internet & complete tailored online application forms HRC email and commumicate with applicants to update at each stage of the recruitment process Hiring company dictate process / employer brand / HRC adopt and implement HRC supports applicants with all direct communication to hiring companies Applicants held on clients talent pool for future vacancies & alerted with new vacancies (reducing costs for clients in the future) |
Applicants apply online / post / in person Face to face / telephone interviews with numerous recruitment agencies Applicants are verbally sold vacancies Interviews arranged and feedback delivered and controlled Applicants held on "register" for future vacancies for all clients |
| Cost | Flat fee of £650 for On Demand E-Recruitment campaign OR Tailored quote based on required advertising software & integration & level of service or support required |
Contingency: 10% – 45% of basic salary OR Retained – 3rd up front, 3rd on interview & 3rd on placement |
Key Benefits for Online Recruitment
- Reduce the Cost Per Hire
- Reduce the Time to Hire
- Remain in Control
- Streamline the Recruitment Process
- Promote Employer Brand
- Improve Recruitment Communications
- Create Talent Pools
- Stay Ahead of Competition
- Reduce Staff Turnover
- Effective Inter-Departmental Communications