Recruiting: An Uphill Battle for Staffing Agencies
The current shortage of qualified tech talent is hitting staffing agencies hard. With increased competition, traditional recruiting methods like relying solely on job postings or internal databases are no longer enough, making the task even more challenging. Staffing agencies have to sift through countless resumes, conduct thorough interviews, and ensure candidates not only have the technical skills but also fit the company culture of their clients.
It gets even more complicated. A study by Indeed found that most tech job seekers are actively searching for—and successfully finding—their next positions on their own. Over half of the survey respondents (55%) discovered and applied to their current roles after conducting extensive personal research, a significant increase from the past. Only 19% were contacted by an internal or staffing firm recruiter when they found their current job.
A Talent Pool Isn’t Enough
In response to today’s challenges, staffing agencies must juggle between maintaining a talent pool and cultivating a talent pipeline. While a talent pool represents available candidates, having a large one simply isn’t enough. Staffing agencies need a more strategic approach. Unlike a static talent pool, a dynamic talent pipeline is a continuous and evolving system designed to nurture relationships with potential candidates, ensuring a steady flow of qualified talent when needed.
The Benefits of Partnering with Tech Training Providers
One effective strategy staffing agencies should consider adopting is partnership with an experienced tech training provider. These partnerships can be a game-changer, offering access to a pipeline of pre-vetted, highly skilled technologists. Tech training providers specialize in equipping individuals with the latest tech skills, ready to meet the demands of today’s job market.
Per Scholas: Working with Staffing Agencies for Today’s Challenges
For staffing agencies addressing the challenges of the tech talent landscape, Per Scholas is a proven partner, dedicated to understanding and meeting the evolving needs of the industry.
A Vetted Pipeline: Per Scholas offers high-quality tech training programs that are continuously updated to align with industry standards. By partnering with Per Scholas, staffing agencies gain access to a steady stream of well-trained, skilled technologists, effectively combating the talent shortage and building a sustainable customized pipeline.
Diversity and Inclusion: As a non-profit organization, Per Scholas operates on a unique tuition-free model, making it accessible to candidates traditionally excluded from higher education. Over 85% of Per Scholas technologists identify as people of color and 40% as women, building a tech workforce that reflects the same diversity of backgrounds and experiences as the customers they serve
Cost-Effectiveness: Per Scholas offers a lower-cost alternative to traditional talent sources without compromising on quality. By partnering with Per Scholas, staffing agencies can significantly reduce their recruitment costs while still accessing high-caliber talent. This ensures that staffing agencies can maintain their competitive edge in the market.
Higher Retention Rates: Technologists trained by Per Scholas exhibit a 30-50% higher retention rate when compared to candidates hired from traditional sources — providing staffing agencies with a reliable pool of talent that is more likely to stay with their clients for the long term.
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