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Dejan Tornjanski
5 min

How a recruitment agency can help your business

Published:
June 4, 2023

If you are an employer looking for quality and reliable foreign workers, hiring a recruitment agency can be of great help. In this blog post, we will explain in detail the benefits of working with a recruitment agency and how it works. Also, you will find out when is the best opportunity to contact the agency to find new workers.

Advantages of cooperation with a recruitment agency

A recruitment agency can be crucial in finding quality workers for your business. Thanks to numerous contacts and a large database of potential workers, agencies can find adequate candidates to suit your specific needs in a short time.

Temporary employment through an agency also allows you to reduce the cost of employment because the administrative processes and paperwork are taken care of precisely by the agency. Also, all legal procedures related to the hiring of foreign workers are provided, which facilitates the entire process of cooperation.

1. Faster and easier ways to find quality workers

Faster and easier to find quality workers:

  • The employment agency facilitates the process of searching for quality workers, reducing the time that the employer would spend on an independent search for the labor market.
  • With the employment agency, employers can get access to a large database of registered workers who have already carried out selection and verification procedures, which further speeds up the hiring process.

In addition, the agency can help with temporary employment and provide the following benefits:

  • Quickly and easily find foreign or domestic workers of your choice
  • Reduced risk of employee misselection due to proven selection system
  • The transfer of some administrative and legal obligations to the agency in order to free up the time that the employer would otherwise have spent on these tasks.

2. Reducing the cost of employment

A recruitment agency can help your business by reducing hiring costs. The agency's mediation in the temporary employment of foreign workers means that you do not have to pay high fees for posting ads and selecting candidates. In addition, the agency takes care of the administrative procedures that are related to employment, which further reduces your costs.

3. Legal and administrative procedures secured

A recruitment agency helps companies find quality workers who are ready for work. Also, agencies assume administrative procedures and legal obligations related to the employment of foreign workers. This reduces the costs of companies and facilitates the process of temporary employment.

By assigning workers through recruitment agencies, companies can quickly and easily hire foreign workers without additional difficulties regarding administration or legal procedures. Companies are also relieved of the responsibility that comes with these procedures, allowing them to focus their attention on other aspects of their business.

A recruiter working on a project at Humble Hunters agency
Our recruitment consultants at Humble Hunters take care of every step of the hiring process for foreign workers

How does a recruitment agency work?

A recruitment agency can help your business by first analyzing the client's needs and then advertising and selecting candidates. After that, the agency conducts tests and interviews to ensure the adequacy of the selected candidates. Finally, the selected candidates are presented directly to the client, who then makes the hiring decision.

Using the services of a recruitment agency, employers can save time on selection and testing processes and get high-quality foreign workers ready to work in their company. The Agency will ensure that all administrative procedures are carried out in accordance with the legal regulations, which will further speed up the recruitment processes.

1. Analysis of client needs

As a recruitment agency, the first step in our process is a thorough analysis of the client's needs. This analysis helps us better understand the specific job requirements and qualifications required by workers. In this way, we can ensure that we find the best possible candidate who will meet all the needs of the employer.

Also, it is important to note that during this phase, we establish clear and transparent communication with our clients to ensure that we are able to deliver adequate information about the application process, working conditions and other relevant issues related to the foreign worker.

2. Advertising and selection of candidates

When it comes to finding foreign workers for your company, a recruitment agency can be of great help. Agencies have a wide range of opportunities to advertise your need for workers and approach the selection of candidates in a professional manner.

Agencies will check every detail related to the profile of the requested candidate to ensure that it fits your needs. By choosing an agency that has experience and knowledge in hiring foreign workers, you can reduce the risk of non-compliance with the legislation and improve the efficiency of the candidate selection process.

3. Testing and interviewing candidates

When dealing with the employment of foreigners, it is important to conduct testing and interviewing to ensure that the selected candidates meet all the necessary requirements. The employment agency will help you in this process and provide you with the following services:

  • Language proficiency check
  • Testing of professional abilities
  • Assessment of work style and traits

In this way, you will be sure that you have chosen the best possible option for your company.

4. Presentation of selected candidates to the client

Once we have selected the best candidates for you, it is time to introduce them to your business. Our recruitment agency will arrange an interview between you and potential workers to get to know your jobs and expectations.

We will also provide you with a complete view of their qualifications, experience and references that we have previously checked so that you have all the information you need to make a decision. In this way, you can be sure that you have selected the best employees who will improve your business and achieve success together with you.

When to hire a recruitment agency?

A recruitment agency is the best option when you have a short-term or long-term project or seasonal job that needs to be filled by foreign workers. Also, agencies can help maintain workforce flexibility and reduce the administrative burden of hiring.

If you do not manage to find quality workers on your own or do not have time to spend time looking for new employees, then hiring a recruitment agency is the ideal solution. The agency staff has experience in finding and selecting the necessary employees and will thus facilitate your business.

1. When you have a short-term or seasonal job

When you have a short-term or seasonal job, a recruitment agency can help you find quality workers who are willing to work in a certain period. This option is convenient because you do not have to spend time and money on the selection process, but the agency takes on this role. In addition, this solution reduces administrative obligations for your business.

If you want to maintain workforce flexibility, working with a recruitment agency is also a good choice. Agencies will adapt the number of employees to your needs and quickly replace them if someone cancels their engagement or if additional work arises. In this way, you can remain competitive in the labor market without time-consuming hiring processes and loss of productivity due to labor shortages.

2. When you want to maintain workforce flexibility

Your company can have workforce flexibility with the help of a recruitment agency. This option is ideal for companies that have unpredictable business needs. The agency will provide a quality foreign worker who will meet your specific needs and in a short time. It is important to note that recruitment agencies take responsibility around administrative tasks related to employment, which further reduces the burden on your business.

3. When you want to reduce the administrative burden of hiring

When you want to reduce the administrative burden of hiring, hiring a recruitment agency can bring you benefits on multiple levels. Here are some examples:

  • The Agency will take over most of the paperwork and administration related to the application and candidate selection processes
  • No need to worry yourself about drawing up a contract or paying taxes and contributions
  • There is less risk of errors that can lead to problems with legal regulations

In addition, the recruitment agency has a habit of having a database of candidates who are willing to work in Croatia, which makes it easy to find adequate employees.

With the help of a recruitment agency, employers can significantly reduce the time they spend looking for good workers and focus on other aspects of their business.

4. When you fail to find quality workers on your own

Sometimes, as an employer, you cannot find quality workers on your own. This is fine and happens to different companies for different reasons. But this does not mean that you are left alone with your problem. A recruitment agency can be your partner in finding quality workers that fit your business.

Recruitment agencies have an extensive network of contacts, experts in the selection and evaluation of potential candidates and possible tools such as aptitude tests or reference checks that can help you find the best solution for your needs and desires related to the workforce. With their help, you will get quick and easy access to foreign workers who are ready to contribute to the success of your company.

Conclusion

Recruitment agencies offer services such as finding and selecting foreign workers for employers. By finding a reliable agency, employers gain access to candidates who would not be available through the usual job advertising channels. The agency conducts a process of selection and testing of candidates to ensure that they are the best choice for the company.

A reliable employment agency must have knowledge of the legal regulations on the employment of foreigners and experience in preparing the necessary documents and issuing residence permits. This saves employers time and money because they do not need to deal with complex administrative procedures.

Using the services of recruitment agencies, employers can quickly find highly qualified workers without the costs associated with advertising or training employees on duty. The most common questions employers ask agencies are about fees, working conditions and guarantees related to the prompt replacement of workers if necessary.

Using the services of this type of companies can reduce their investment in human resources, and at the same time increase the efficiency and productivity of their company. Finding a reliable recruitment agency offers employers the opportunity to get qualified workers, without having to deal with complex administrative procedures related to hiring foreigners on their own.

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