At VRS we have a need for speed. Now I’m not just referring to the 5.0 V8 Mustang Fastback I’ve been hankering after, I’m referring to all the aspects of the recruitment process.

It is difficult to devote time to recruitment – especially when you’ve a busy day-job (which let’s face it, is the reason that you need to recruit!). However, there are four key reasons why recruitment should be at the top of your priority list:

1) Better quality candidates

In the current candidate-led market, attracting and securing the best talent is tough – there is a lot competition not to mention “counter offers”! The faster you move, the more likely you are to have secured the best candidate before your competition have even interviewed.

2) Higher acceptance rates

The entire recruitment process is time-critical. From initial contact to telephone interview and from final interview to job offer. Momentum is key throughout this process; capturing and maintaining candidate interest, giving the impression you are a decisive and fast-paced organisation they should want to be part of. The faster you move the less time candidates will have to interview elsewhere - and potentially lost to your competition. There’s nothing worse than being gazumped in the final stages!

3) Investment for the future

The recruitment process offers a ‘shop window’ for your organisation. A speedy and efficient recruitment process reflects positively on your business overall; not just for todays hires but for returning candidates – reputation building & brand enhancing.

4) Time is money

Typically, if you have the need to recruit then it’s either because a) you need to replace someone or b) you’re expanding and have work in the pipeline. Either way, for every day you don’t have someone in the vacant role, your business is missing out on revenue that person would be generating. If there is a gap left in your team then it’s also safe to assume that either you, or other members of your team are filling this void; thus taking them off their revenue-generating tasks too. By taking time out of your busy schedule today you’ll be saving yourself time, and money, in the medium and long run.

To discuss how VRS can help your business secure the best talent contact us on hello@vrsrecruitment.com