What are common challenges faced by the employer when looking for a new employee?
The single most common challenge for an employer is taking the time to define what they really need up front. It is critical that the time be taken to do the preparation right. Everything hinges on understanding the hiring managers’ needs. If a client takes the time to describe the position, define the skills, define the type of behavior required and the company’s culture, we can take it from there. If the prep work is done right, it cuts out reviewing resumes and telephone interviews which is incredibly time consuming for a client. This means that we can get top candidates that meet their criteria in front of the hiring manager quickly—they interview a few really qualified people and their selection is so much easier. Can Westaff fulfill the total HR needs for a company? There are two areas that Westaff does not manage for clients. We do not manage benefits or employee relations for our client companies’ regular full-time employees. What misperceptions about the staffing industry woul