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Need Tech Workers? Here are 5 Reasons to Consider Using a Staffing Firm.

Even in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, the competition for talented technology professionals remains fierce. Certain positions, like cybersecurity analysts, software engineers, and Cloud network administrators, are high in-demand. Because of this tight market, companies sometimes struggle to source and hire the talent they need.

To combat this situation, the smart business works with a staffing agency specializing in IT professionals. The best agencies maintain a candidate pool of qualified professionals, allowing businesses to streamline their hiring efforts with more success as a result. Let’s take a closer look.

Focus on Running Your Business Instead of Perusing Résumés

When posting an open position, some companies are faced with analyzing 100 candidates or more. In short, expect to spend a lot of time reading through résumés. Many of those applicants probably aren’t qualified for the job.

Using a staffing agency provides access to a smaller set of candidates – previously vetted – that match your company’s needs. So you get to focus on your work, while the experts handle your candidate pool.

The Flexibility of Using Temporary Employees

Most staffing agencies maintain a candidate pool made up of tech professionals interested in permanent and/or temporary positions. You now have the flexibility to add a few workers to help get an important project finished on time. Even trying out someone on a temp contract before potentially extending them a permanent offer is an option.

Quickly Fill a Skills Gap

Your company wants to bid on a project, but your team doesn’t have the required skill set. In this situation, simply speak with your staffing agency partner to find the right candidates to add before submitting a bid. It’s another case of a staffing firm providing the flexibility your organization needs.

Saving Money at an Important Time

The time and resources spent when trying to fill an open position are a risk to your bottom line. This is especially the case if a new hire decides to leave after a few months. Using a staffing agency for your hiring needs leads to better hires; simply saving money over the long haul.

Finding Candidates that Fit in Your Office Culture

Partnering with a staffing agency over time lets them truly understand your organization, including its technology stack and company culture. This helps the firm present candidates able to make a perfect fit with the rest of your employees. Expect a more productive workforce as a result.

When searching for a staffing agency partner, look no further than Synerfac. As one of the top IT employment agencies on the East Coast, we provide the candidates your organization needs. Schedule some time with us soon.

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