Is your business looking to staff after the pandemic? Here are a few tips on how to do it without destroying your budget!

 

This is the first time in recent history we have experienced a lockdown due to a pandemic. Many people have been furloughed, some laid off, and some others have decided it’s an excellent time for a career change. This begs the question, “how do I staff my business? “

 

Recall Your Furloughed Staff

Obviously this is the fastest way to have experienced staff get you off the ground and running. Starting with returning staff members is the quickest way to get your staff back up. As a bonus, they already know the company and job well so your business can pick right up. Welcome them with open arms and with full communication. If they don’t want to return then you should. If some of them don’t want to return, refer to the tips below. 

 

Get Referrals

If you haven’t already asked, “who do you know?”, you should start. This is one of the most cost-effective ways to recruit because, let’s face it, those closest to you and your business should know what the ideal person looks like best. Start with referrals from clients and fellow employees, but don’t feel as if you can’t ask family and friends as well. 

 

Recruit Yourself

If you have the time to source, recruit, screen, and hire yourself, why not do it? It can, but not always, save you money on recruiting by doing it yourself. Beware though, only you can do the Cost/Benefit analysis of doing it yourself versus increasing your sales and business yourself. Decide which is more worthy of your time and if working on your business is more important, consider the next tip. 

 

Hire Professionals to Recruit

No business can know everything, which is why companies tend to focus on their core services and products so that they can provide extensive knowledge and expertise for that area. In the same way, staffing agencies are experts in hiring. While internal recruitment is great, an HR agency has the time, resources, and expertise that you may not have. A professional staffing agency can save your company money and time by finding qualified candidates for your hiring needs.

 

This is a great time to spend the time to revamp your company and staff. There are tons of quality and experienced people looking for work right now just waiting to join your company. If you’re looking for staffing solutions contact Nova Staffing today. We’re one of the top recruitment agencies in Toronto, Brampton, and the GTA. We have a team of HR experts ready to help you meet your staffing needs!