How does the current unemployment rate affect available talent?
When unemployment rates rise above 4 percent, an increase is seen in the quality of the available labor pool. With our unemployment rate in Georgia currently at 7.5 percent, staffing firms have seen an increase in their database of well-qualified employees ready to go to work. There are great candidates out there who have been let go, through no fault of their own, and are willing to come in to help companies with projects. Many of these people have excellent qualifications, great attitudes and steady work history. By utilizing staffing firms, companies can see a big return on investment while tapping into this great talent. Another advantage of bringing in highly qualified contingent labor is the new ideas and perspective they can bring to your business in challenging times. How can a staffing firm save businesses money? You can save on the human resource cost by not having to spend on advertised postings, and ramp up interview and pre-screening time. Especially for small to midsized
