RECRUITING IN A RECESSION
This is the perfect time for businesses to review their internal environment – in particular their teams, costs and productivity – but it is not necessarily a case of slashing headcount for the sake of it. It should instead be the time to train, incentivise and clear out dead wood
Right now, you have the choice of the best pickings. While your competitors are literally ‘on pause’ with an employment freeze, you can take advantage of the situation and attract the most skilled professionals for your business at the right salary. You can get the best people now, much more easily than at any other time.
Your employment strategy should be long-term but your contracts don’t need to be. Flexible staffing allows for fluctuations in business, which enables you to bring on exceptional people who can take your business forward without a long-term commitment from you.
Contract staff are valuable people to have on your side. These people, due to the very nature of how they work, have the most up-to-date skills and a multitude of experience from many varied backgrounds.
Most importantly, these people are available at short notice and ready to hit the ground running. They can help you streamline, perform more effectively and become much more competitive. Now is the time to strike while your competitors are focused inwards.
Provide is one of the fastest growing ICT consultancies in the UK who practices this very approach. Recognised by the National Business Awards as one of the best places to work in England, Provide continuously focuses on retaining their best staff and attracting the best – even in the current climate. Their headcount is on track to double next year – as is their turnover and profitability.
If you need help planning your recruitment strategy for 2009, please call the experts at Provide. We can advise you on the IT and Telecoms skills market and guide you on the right options for your business.
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