Finding project management talent for short- and long-term requirements can pose great challenges in the agriculture industry. But working with a partner who is an expert in recruiting sales and marketing talent can save you time and money and prevent headaches.

What Can a Staffing Partner Do for You?

Analyze your needs. Your staffing partner will look at your current staff, projected talent requirements and seasonal variables to create a strategy customized to your business. You may think you know exactly what you need, but an expert third party can bring valuable insights you might not reach when you are deep into the day to day.

Establish benchmarks. A staffing partner can develop the standards by which you will measure candidates. They can help you determine how many consultants you require and what specific skill sets are non-negotiable. They can prevent you from losing sight of your goal or being sidetracked by a candidate who makes a great impression, but may not be your best choice.

Locate true industry experts. Chances are the right consultants for you will be highly specialized. When you work with staffing professionals who understand the nuances of your industry, they can identify people who excel in specific categories or even subcategories of your field rather than generalist who may not perform to your expectations.

Create a talent pool. Your staffing partner can source, screen and vet candidates to ensure the talent they provide for your consideration will exceed your expectations. You’ll never waste your time with sub-par candidates or spend time screening people who are not likely to make it through your hiring process.

Recruit passive candidates. The best people are often currently employed – sometimes with your stiffest competition. Staffing partners know where the best people in the industry are currently working and can “sell” them on your opportunity in a way that would be difficult for you to do.

Share compensation trends. Sales and marketing is a highly competitive field. Compensation can be both complex and sky-high. Your staffing partner can help you determine what you need to offer to land the best candidates without overextending your budget.

Allow you to focus on your goals. With a partner managing the details of sourcing, screening and hiring employees, you are better able to focus on your own core capabilities. Also, by choosing to project management-based roles to fill talent gaps, you won’t have to worry about payroll, taxes or benefits, because your staffing partner remains employer of record.

If you’re interested in learning more about how a staffing partner can streamline your hiring process and give you more time to focus on your goals, contact Magnify Resources.