RPO Solutions: 4 Frequent Recruiting Challenges

Whether it’s an entry or executive level position, recruiting the right talent to can be difficult. From not having enough candidates to unnecessary delays in the hiring process, there are many challenges that must be addressed to ensure a successful recruitment process. Below we’ll share some RPO solutions to 4 frequent recruiting challenges.

1. Not enough candidates/applicants for the position

   Many clients cite this as the most challenging aspect of the recruitment process. The job market is presently flooded with open positions, and as a result, candidates can be hard to come by. In fact, recently the number of US job openings equaled the number of people unemployed for the first time in two decades. [source] In order to combat this, it is crucial to have a strategy to proactively source candidates. It no longer works to simply post a job and sit back and wait for the applications to come flooding in. Skywalk Group specializes in recruiting from the passive candidate market. These candidates are not actively looking for jobs but have the specific attributes clients are looking to hire. This proactive sourcing effort gives you access to a significant pool of candidates who have not applied.

2. Time-to-fill Positions / Lost Productivity

   The time it takes to fill positions has a direct impact on the bottom line. Not having key personnel in place can lead to sales territories not being worked, key clients not being supported properly, and increased turnover due to employee burnout. Employee morale can also suffer from extra workload while the business must pay overtime wages which cut into profit margins. Skywalk Group’s time-to-fill is 20% lower than the national average which translates to time savings for our clients. Furthermore, through our proven OnRecruit® service, we generate more qualified candidates to consider and can help you identify recruiting bottlenecks to further reduce your time-to-fill.

3. Costs associated with hiring

   There is no way around it; hiring is expensive. There are costs of posting jobs on multiple websites to attract candidates. Keeping track of the different candidates that have applied requires a lot of manual tracking time/effort or the use of expensive ATS software. Hiring and managing a team of recruiters demands constant management and training and expensive salaries and benefits. Skywalk Group simplifies these costs by rolling all recruiting costs into one rate. In addition, Skywalk Group saves on average 40-60% over traditional contingent staffing which helps businesses of all sizes improve cost-per-hire.

4. Difficult to fill positions and hiring peaks

   Some positions require specific training or skills which make them difficult to hire for. This could be due to lack of trained individuals for that skillset in the workforce or because the specific skills are in demand everywhere. Other times the business may have inconsistent hiring needs due to special projects or seasonal needs which can be difficult to ramp up for. No matter the situation, Skywalk Group already has the infrastructure in place that you can utilize whether it’s a hiring peak or a position that’s been open for some time. Since we are always recruiting our candidate networks are wide and vast allowing us to successfully fill positions for clients in a wide array of industries.

We understand how overwhelming hiring can be. Skywalk Group has worked hard to simplify the process and take the weight off your shoulders. The next time you encounter a challenge in recruiting, allow us to provide a solution. Reach out to us to day and let us help!

Originally published July 2018, updated for content and clarity December 2021