PERMANENT PLACEMENT
When an agency services a client with a permanent placement, they are finding candidates for them and then placing them directly with the company, usually for a flat fee. Sometimes there is a retainer involved and other times it’s a fee based on the candidate’s salary – this all depends on the agencies terms. There is no trial period, instead candidates are placed permanently with the company and never have a temporary engagement with the staffing agency.

When finding candidates for permanent placement, agencies are on the hunt to find the very best candidate. Agencies will approach potential “passive” candidates who are working on permanent positions and most of the time are working at competing companies. You are more likely to attract highly skilled candidates with a permanent opportunity then one that is not guaranteed.

Another huge benefit for companies to go this direction is that staffing companies have more resources to find high-level talent than most hiring managers do. Recruiters have the time where most hiring managers do not. Do you know how much money you could be saving going with an agency just on this point alone?

Also, agencies are very well connected with industry contacts; they regularly network, constantly talking to industry professionals and are scouring the Internet for talent. Why wouldn’t you use an agency?

So the question is – to test drive or to buy? Bottom line: either direction you choose will still save you money and time because agencies are skilled in the industry they are staffing. What matters is, that you find the talent you are looking for that is the best match for your company.

TeamPeople is the go-to resource for daily hire and crewing, temp-to-hire, managed services and permanent placement services for the media and AV world. Need an editor, producer, still photographer or engineer? Whether you need them for the day or for the year, we’re your best bet!