In the UK, the recruitment sector grew bigger than its pre-crisis peak, boasting an annual turnover of \u00a328.7 billion in 2014. US-based employment and recruiting agencies, on the other hand, generated $28 billion in revenue while enjoying an annual growth rate of 4.6%.<\/p>\n
Great news for head-hunters and employment agencies indeed! But just like any business, companies that match prospects with employers for a living also have to deal with growing expenses: office rent, tech and tools for their staff, and marketing campaigns to grow their business.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s take a look at a few tried-and-tested ways for\u00a0anybody running a recruitment business\u00a0to slash their operational costs while maintaining a high-quality of work.<\/p>\n
If you are to look at your monthly financial sheets, office space rental probably accounts for at least 50%\u00a0of your expenses. In the West End of London, businesses pay up to \u00a31324.72 per square meter in office space rental. Businesses in large US cities like New York, on the other hand, spend up to $14,800 per employee\u00a0in workplace rental.<\/p>\n
You\u2019re most likely not spending that much per square meter, but cutting your rental costs while still providing an adequate place to work is always welcome!<\/p>\n
The amount you pay for office rental depends on how many employees you have.\u00a0If you\u2019re just starting to build your\u00a0recruitment business or you have less than\u00a010 employees in your team, co-working spaces<\/a> are an option you should definitely consider.<\/p>\n These workplaces have just about every amenity you and your small team of recruiters need to work: high-speed internet, coffee to keep focused, desks and workstations, phone numbers clients can call, and more.<\/p>\n Moreover, these affordable office spaces will be easier to come by as the Global Co-working Survey predicted that we\u2019ll see over 10,000 co-working spaces\u00a0in cities around the world before the\u00a0end of 2016.<\/p>\n For mid-sized to larger\u00a0recruitment firms (75+ employees) however, alternative workplaces like co-working spaces may not cut it.<\/p>\n Fortunately, a recruitment business owner can still slash as much as 25% of their rent by subleasing an office space. Sure, subleasing an office space is pricier and does not give you the amenities included in a co-working space. Nevertheless, subleasing is still easier on the pocket than renting on your own.<\/p>\n When looking for subleasing opportunities, working with a broker who maintains a good track record and specializes in small offices in the area\u00a0is the best way to go. The broker\u2019s expertise and knowledge of the lease rates, hard-to-find office spaces, owners open to subleasing, and more will significantly reduce the time you spend searching.<\/p>\n When all is said and done, recruitment companies are tasked with sourcing candidates for vacant positions, running the candidates through a selection process<\/a>, and making sure the new hires stay motivated and productive. That\u2019s a lot and it\u2019s not at all surprising that employment agencies need a host of tools to get the job done.<\/p>\n Fortunately, many of the tools you need to find clients and talented job seekers can be found online \u2013 and even better, some of them are free. Have a look:<\/p>\n Want more of these time-saving and affordable recruitment tools? Check out this\u00a0technology guide<\/a>\u00a0for every modern recruiter!<\/p>\n But outside of the online services needed for attraction,\u00a0selection, and retention<\/a>, recruitment\u00a0agencies also need tools for their day-to-day activities such as regularly backing up files and databases of resumes, managing payroll, and dealing with IT security issues that may arise.<\/p>\n Before you shell out hard-earned money for software or a suite of applications that sit on your desktop or server, look for alternative cloud-based services first.<\/p>\n For example, are you looking for a backup solution to keep your resume databases safe along with an easy-to-use word processor and spreadsheet software?\u00a0Check out Google Drive first. The service lets you backup and sync your files across multiple devices, giving you access to a solid suite of programs, and it\u2019s cloud-based!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n What makes cloud-services appealing? Two words: significant savings. A study by Rackspace, Vanson Bourne, and the Manchester Business School found that 88% of participating UK and US businesses enjoyed cost savings by migrating switching to cloud-based providers for their most common processes and applications.<\/p>\n Moreover, 56% of the study participants saw an increase in profits since going up to the cloud while 62% are reinvesting their savings back into business.<\/p>\n But of course, office technology goes beyond the software and applications a business uses for daily operations. Laptops, workstations, printers and printing supplies\u00a0and mobile devices for employees on the go \u2013 you need to equip your staff with the right hardware to get the job done.<\/p>\n And if buying brand new is out of the question, leasing is one option to explore.<\/p>\n Leasing allows you to keep your technology up-to-date without upfront costs. Not to mention the monthly expenses are manageable (and easy on your budget) while the leasing company takes care of breakdowns and technical issues, keeping the equipment virtually maintenance-free.<\/p>\n Did you know that 22% of recruitment agencies\u00a0generate 50% or more of their income from their largest client? And here\u2019s the worse part: 6% of these companies admit that they\u2019d close down if they lose their largest client.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t be a part of that 6%! Marketing your recruitment services and finding top talent to fill in job vacancies should be priority number one. Fortunately, you can spread the word about your business using cost-effective marketing strategies.<\/a><\/p>\n When thinking about saving costs on marketing, you should focus on things that you can DIY or easily designate to a team member.Here\u2019s a short list of marketing activities you can roll with:<\/p>\n Things are looking bright for recruitment and employment agencies.<\/p>\n The number of small businesses and start-ups, in particular, is rapidly growing and even generating twice the number of jobs that big businesses eliminated through downsizing.<\/p>\n With the trend poised to keep up for a long time, these businesses will need your recruitment services and expertise to fill vacant positions with qualified and motivated individuals.<\/p>\n Set yourself and your recruitment company up for success by keeping your finances healthy. And with the money-saving tips and cost-effective ideas for office space, technology, and marketing outlined in this post, there\u2019s no reason why you can\u2019t!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Here are 3 tried-and-tested ways for anyone running a recruitment agency to slash their operational costs while maintaining a high-quality of work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":279,"featured_media":9700,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[73],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n2. Tech and\u00a0Tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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