Different recruitment companies will offer various models and ways of working, including embedded recruitment. This approach offers a unique way to solve hiring challenges.
Embedded recruitment involves an agent from an external recruitment agency becoming an embedded talent partner within your business. They will work with you as part of your in-house team for a set amount of time. By integrating in this way, the agent can work closely with the business to create a recruitment process that fits their unique needs. This is especially useful for businesses who work in sectors with high churn, or with industry-specific requirements.
Embedded recruitment advantages
The advantages of embedded recruitment include cost savings, due to the common fixed monthly fee payment model which provides sustainability and predictability. It also brings efficiency, as an agent can be deployed quickly and get up to speed with the needs of a business even faster. The candidate experience is also improved, as they are less likely to feel as though they are being passed around from recruiter to employer and back, instead enjoying a smoother, more managed experience.
Embedded recruitment challenges
Challenges can include cultural misalignment and the dependence on an external agent, but both can be solved with effective collaboration and mutual understanding. Small businesses may be put off by the cost concerns, but recruitment agencies can work with these businesses to provide a smaller, more cost-effective service that still fulfils their needs.
Many companies may choose to use embedded talent partners for specific projects, such as opening a new location or expanding the business into a new market. An embedded talent partner will assess the talent and capacity available and work with a business to produce a plan that outlines the resource required, before recruiting the necessary people to achieve the business’s goals.
MRS offer embedded recruiting solutions for the transport and logistics sector. Learn more about what we can do for your business with our talent acquisition services.