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Can a search firm make you agile?
Here are five growing pains
we can help with.
Search firms are built for challenges, including growth periods.
Everyone thinks of search firms when they want help managing a job opening, but there are so many different growing pains that we can address for companies.
Here are some scenarios we can help you navigate:
This article was published in the January 31, 2025 edition of the HIA-LI Reporter. Read it here.
#1 - When there isn't an internal successor.
Sometimes there isn’t someone waiting on the bench to fill a high-priority vacancy. Often in this scenario, enlisting the help of a recruiter is a strategic decision. It’s an opportunity to scope leadership roles that are more future-focused, confidentially, if desired. Companies decide to bring in greater depth, more skills, experience, and diversity, from the top down. So, they partner with a search firm to prioritize what they are looking for and start the interview process fast.
#2 - When you're implementing anything new involving people.
Ideally, big implementations are a milestone for companies, and a prime opportunity for internal team building. But it’s a different story when workers are at max capacity, trying to manage it all. Burnout can take hold, which wreaks havoc on productivity and wellbeing. When you need to increase your bandwidth during implementations, search firms can help you find contractors who can work for the duration of any project. It’s an on-demand way to increase your team’s capacity, leverage specific skills, and make smoother transitions.
#3 - When there's a crisis to manage.
Talent agencies can help you ramp up fast when you need to respond during a crisis. Agencies who specialize in Human Resources can connect you with contractors who handle all aspects of internal crisis management and communication. Contractors can work onsite or remotely whether you’re looking to increase HR presence, be more responsive, or handle media inquiries, for example.
#4 - When your business is expanding.
If market expansion or mergers and acquisitions are on the horizon, form a relationship with a search firm who understands the local employment market and beyond. Try to work with a firm who can do local, remote, and nationwide placements—and then collaborate with recruiters who already understand your culture, who can help you build in new regions.
#5 - When you have a long-term skill strategy.
Companies who define a core set of skills that they want to attract for the long-term can partner with search firms to find highly qualified candidates. It’s one way to “constantly listen” for qualified people who have what it takes to make an impact at your company.
Choosing a Recruiting Firm:
Look for firms who specialize and take a collaborative approach. Experienced search firms nurture an ecosystem – or pipeline- of hiring managers and qualified professionals, all who are at varying stages of their career. Specialization and a deep pipeline allow recruiters to move fast when you need any of the talent solutions described here. Firms who work hard to understand your business needs and culture on an ongoing basis can be so much more responsive when a need arises. Make the time to build strong relationships up front, so that when you need us, we’re a phone call away! Explore the possibilities with a free consultation. It's 100% confidential, risk-free, and there's no obligation.
About Nielsen Associates:
For more than 35 years, Renee Nielsen and her team of recruiters have been connecting qualified professionals and executives with fulfilling career opportunities on Long Island, NY and across the nation. They are the go-to solution if you want to make hiring decisions that are faster, less stressful and more strategic. Renee’s team goes beyond the basics to find business leaders who have the skills and experience to thrive in the modern workplace. They specialize in finding the most capable and progressive talent in Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, and Supply Chain. You can learn more about their services and request a complimentary consultation here.
