It goes without saying that you should never be tempted to use information that is proprietary to your previous employer. This information can be openly found with some basic LinkedIn research.
Are you a recruiter that is focussed on crunching numbers? Are you a recruiter who is focussed on cultivating long-term relationships? In this section, you can include a few quick bullet points to explain how you approach recruitment. This information gives your hiring manager an indication about whether you hold similar values and whether you have similar working styles.
This section is a new one in response to current market conditions but can demonstrate how you are prepared to deal with current and upcoming challenges.
You can use this section as the title and include bullet points to outline how you will adapt to these market conditions. You can refer to this article if you want some tips on how to adapt to recruiting during COVID-19.
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Which recruiters and agencies offer the greatest competition? Demonstrating your knowledge in this area highlights that you are commercially aware outside of your core market.
Include about 5 different competitors who are directly competing in your patch. You can use the table below to display this information:
In many business plans, financial projections are of utmost importance and can demonstrate your commercial acumen. If you’ve ever watched Dragon’s Den, you’ll know what happens when you don’t know your numbers!
Project your personal revenue for 4 quarters. You can start your calculations by predicting the average annual salary of a candidate in your patch. You can project your average percentage fee agreed with clients and from there you can calculate your average fee. Once you have this, you can predict the amount of placements you’ll be making per month.
Make sure your revenue projections are realistic and achievable. Avoid the temptation to predict vastly optimistic revenues, especially during COVID-19. You must allow time to ramp-up and there must be a logical relationship between your historical and predicted revenues.
The plan only includes project revenue. Your historical revenue should be on your CV.
Take the below as an example:
My predicted average percentage fee agreed with the client:, my predicted average fee:, my predicted average placements per month, my projected revenue over 12 months.
Underneath, you can also include the KPIs you will set yourself to guide you in achieving these numbers. For example, you can set yourself a guideline for how many CVs you need to send, how many candidate meetings you need to arrange, how many client meetings you need to arrange and so on.
This is not a standard component of a business plan but is included in response to COVID-19. As mentioned in my previous article , if you demonstrate your willingness to share the pain of your cost with an employer, it will go a long way.
To help recruiters through these challenging times, we’ve constructed a free template built around the components mentioned above, so you can create your own for when you reach out to hiring managers.
To download this template, please click this link and you’ll be redirected to the template.
This step-by-step guide should give your hiring manager a clear idea of your plan. If executed successfully, you’ve already demonstrated your commitment, knowledge and commercial acumen before even attending an interview.
The way you’ve structured your plan will give your hiring manager a very clear indication of your methodology and whether you’d fit their structure. Keep in mind that if your methodology is focused on high volume recruitment, it’s not going to work well with an executive recruitment agency.
As a next step, learn this plan inside and out. Be prepared to pitch your plan to your hiring manager and answer detailed questions surrounding each component.
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Rhys jones written by rhys jones managing director – davidson gray.
Rhys sold out of his previous recruitment businesses in 2012 to focus solely on helping recruiters set up and build recruitment businesses. Follow Rhys on LinkedIn or contact him direct here for help with your start-up recruitment business or for coaching to grow an existing one.
You’ll be pleased to hear that in my experience a recruitment agency start up business plan need only contain a few essentials and really isn’t rocket science. You only need a basic plan to start, well thought through definitely, but not War and Peace.
A start up recruitment business plan doesn’t need to be super sophisticated. However what you do need is a well thought through plan so you can build solid foundations for growth, remove as much risk as possible and allow you, once you go live, to concentrate on the exciting bit, BILLING, rather than working things out as you go along. The planning now will make the real fun part of making money so much easier with fewer distractions, and allow you to really enjoy being your own boss and owning your own business. So spend that time now, trust me it’s a fabulous investment and you’ll be grateful for it when you make a flying start in your new recruitment agency.
If you search on the web, you’ll find various contradictory ideas on what a business plan should contain, which can leave you worse-off than when you started, confused on which way is the best way. I hope in this series of blogs I can take some of that confusion away for you. I’ve been lucky enough to have hands on experience of building my first businesses from the ground up. Added to this, I improved my knowledge with additional learning gained at Cranfield Business School, which I applied to those early businesses and the many more recruitment businesses in different sectors I went on to set up, all of which are continuing successful companies. So with this experience, I’d like to think my ideas on recruitment agency business plans are worth considering (sorry if this sounds like I think I’m the Richard Branson of recruitment, it’s not meant to, but think it helps explaining my experience).
The common school of learning on business plans is to use the SWOT analysis, i.e. what will be the planned business’s:
I don’t disagree that you could add this to your plan, and it’s handy to have in, but this series of blogs look at what I feel are specific and essential to a recruitment business plan (plus the bits you may not know if you’ve never set a business up before). Where to start.
To see if you do have the basics of a business in you, I advise firstly to look at the sales and cash flow forecast. If your business idea doesn’t pass this test, you need not waste your time any further – your business just won’t fly. So let’s start with the engine of the business, money in.
To allow you to write your cash flow forecast, you’ll need a well thought through sales forecast.
There’s lot to consider here, a lot more than first appears. You can’t just take what you bill now and assume you can simply replicate that without understanding where your current billings come from. So, below are ways to stress test where your current billings actually come from by looking at where you get both your vacancies and candidates.
Needless to say finding good candidates is critical to your placements, so you need to make sure you have thought about where you will get them from. To help understand where you are currently successful, I suggest you look at your last six months’ billings and write next to each candidate placed where that candidate came from. Was it a headhunt call, a referral from previous candidates / clients, was the candidate off the business database, were they from a job board, social media, LinkedIn, Twitter etc? This is a real life study based on you, and how you are currently successful. It’s invaluable to understand what you will be able to easily reproduce when working for yourself e.g. headhunt calls, LinkedIn etc. and parts you may need to make up for e.g. candidates who came from a database search. So this will help you appreciate how easy or not candidate attraction will be for your sales forecast. It will also help get you thinking what you can do to make up for any tools you have now in the workplace but won’t have when you leave. Plus, if it’s job board centric then this is a cost you need to add to your cash flow plan. I’m not going to go into how to improve your candidate attraction here (that will be another blog) but if you’re currently very dependent on the company database, this should ring alarm bells and you need to think ahead and plan how to recruit successfully without it. And try applying these new techniques now whilst you’re still employed to perfect them so you can add their added sales value to your plan with confidence.
At this stage it’s pertinent that I bring up the potential handicap that your current employment contract’s restrictive covenants may have on your planned client base. The current widely accepted covenant, i.e. what the courts see as ‘fair and reasonable’, is that you can be restricted from trading with any clients you’ve had ‘material dealings with’ over the last twelve months with your current employer, for the next six months once you leave (any more than this is seen as unreasonable).
Now this isn’t to say if it’s in your contract that means you’re definitely frozen out from this potentially lucrative group of businesses, there could be errors elsewhere in your contract that makes this void. So get it legally checked and from a commercial angle if you can. Law isn’t black and white and getting good commercial legal advice is hugely valuable which is why I use Barrister Greg Walsh of Greg Walsh Law for my Davidson Gray partner businesses. I see it as that valuable to get good quality advice. But if your current clients are off limits for the first six months, work this into your plan. Next, go back again over the last six months’ placements and mark where your clients/vacancies came from as you’ve done for your candidates. Do the clients come to you for you, or because of who you work for, are they from a PSL you won’t be on, were there any from a mailshot, new business cold call etc? This will quickly show you where your current vacancies come from so you can write your sales forecast from a true picture of what you can and can’t replicate easily. Plus, if some methods you use now to gain clients are removed or won’t be as effective once you leave, you have time to plan new business development and marketing initiatives to replace this business. And as with the new candidate attraction strategies, see how they work where you are now, but maybe not too much, you don’t want too many new clients your covenants could restrict!
Once you’ve considered the above, you will be able to see more clearly what tools and advantages you currently benefit from where you work. It should now be easier for you to write a realistic sales forecast. I find it helpful to write two sales forecasts, one you feel is realistically achievable and one that you feel is the absolute minimum you’ll achieve. The bare minimum one is important in your cash flow forecast. You don’t want to get five months in and run out of cash, so if you know the bare minimum you’ll achieve, you can see how much of a cash buffer you’ll need. The realistic forecast is the one you plan for with the activity you expect to hit, the KPIs you set yourself etc. Plus this can be your motivator, as you should be earning a lot more on this forecast than you currently are very, very quickly!
So simply start with month one, and take it through to month twelve. You can’t realistically predict year two in a start-up. You will learn a lot midway through year one and you can use this learning for year two’s forecast.
Once you’ve done your sales forecast, you can use this in your cash flow forecast. I will go into this in my next blog where I’ll explain how you can get a very good idea of how much it will cost to set up a recruitment business , running costs, and net profit month by month.
I hope you’ve found this second blog in the series helpful, and as always if you have any questions, feel free to contact me. You can find me on LinkedIn under my main business name of Davidson Gray.
Rhys not only provides the start-up infrastructure for your new business and all the support services your business will need, he can actually work with you to grow it. Take advantage of as much mentoring and coaching as you would like, plus Rhys considers himself a working partner and will take responsibility for the areas that you’d like him to, perhaps those you have the least passion for e.g. Finance and Digital Marketing. When working together on the business’s growth strategy, much of the effort to deliver it can be delegated to the Davidson Gray team.
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All About People (AAP) began out of the desire to contribute to this community, just as communities have fed All About People’s proprietor over the years. Although originally from a larger market, the proprietor realizes the need in the southern Willamette Valley for a personnel agency that fills a void left by other temporary and permanent placement agencies. AAP matches specifically skilled workers with clients, saving businesses time and money, while providing for its employees with honesty and honor. This requires a high level of communication. It means asking open-ended questions and listening, not talking. This means knowing the local market so AAP can really serve each client and employee, not just “sell” them our goods. AAP is quality service.
The long-term vision includes a number of offices throughout the southern Willamette Valley. The proprietor sees the challenge in this vision, not in the growth itself, but in training and encouraging all AAP personnel to treat each client and employee with the same care and with the same level of communication.
Managing our Growth AAP is a sole proprietorship that will convert to an S Corporation. As a new corporate entity, AAP will be treated as a start-up in this business plan. During the past couple of years the proprietor provided all services. In Year 1, the company will add a part-time office staff person and an employment specialist. In response to this growth, AAP will have a procedures manual for in-house staff to assure that the information is clear. In addition, AAP will provide employees with regular training within the divisions to assure they understand the details of the work they are doing daily. Year 2 projections include a receptionist, another employment specialist, and a field representative. In Year 3, AAP will examine the feasibility of opening a branch office in the Salem, Bend, or Medford/Ashland areas.
The Market AAP is structured like other temporary and permanent placement agencies. However, it will serve clients with needs for select, specialized professionals rather than clerical or light industrial workers. Several businesses in Portland, Oregon provide a similar service to specific groups of people, but there are none for the Willamette Valley. AAP has five divisions, targeting the following areas of expertise:
Event Planners
Graphic Artists
Services AAP will handle recruiting, including reference checks, skills evaluation, preliminary interviewing, and screening of all employees for its clients. AAP acts as an extension of the client’s human resource department, assuring that there is open communication between supervisor and employee, and assisting with any troubleshooting or problem solving that may be needed.
Financials The company’s start-up requirements are $55,464, of which $7,600 will be provided for by the owner’s personal investment. The rest will be obtained through loans.
We expect to be able to charge a 50% markup to our business clients. Thus, if an employee is being paid $10 per hour, we are charging the client $15 per hour. The company predicts that it will be able to produce sales of approximately $300,000 by Year 3. The company does not have any direct cost of sales; we track payments to placed individuals as regular payroll.
AAP is structured like other temporary and permanent placement agencies. However, we serve clients with needs for select specialized professionals, rather than clerical or light industrial workers. Several businesses in Portland, Oregon provide a similar service to specific groups of people. AAP followed the model of one placement firm described below.
A contract engineering firm places temporary workers who are hardware and software engineers. Employees earn between $80- $100 per hour and approximately seven employees are placed per month. The firm recruits through its website, advertises in newspapers, magazines, and trade publications. Incentives offered to contingent workers include medical, dental, and disability insurance, 401(K), and a reference finder’s fee for placement referrals. They find their employees are 60 percent male, 40 percent female, and ages spread evenly.
AAP serves the business client by locating a professional worker, interviewing and screening that worker, setting up interviews if necessary, and administering all hiring paperwork. The company runs payroll and bills the client bi-monthly. AAP will also manage the professional, staying in close contact with the client and communicating with the worker regarding any personnel issues that may arise.
The professional worker is served with employment opportunities at no cost; pay rates that are within industry standards; and health insurance may be purchased, if a worker becomes eligible, at a group rate starting at $124/mo. AAP will pay $65/mo for any coverage chosen from the group package.
All About People’s mission is to contribute to the community by filling a need for specialized, professional, contingent workers. The company will provide workers with a safe and independent environment. It will also provide businesses with a high-caliber of employee available for project or permanent work. All About People listens to individual needs and customizes personnel solutions for both businesses and workers.
AAP is a temporary and permanent placement personnel agency working solely with skilled, professional workers and Willamette Valley businesses. AAP differs from other temporary and permanent placement agencies because of our skilled workers. The company believes that the temporary industry pays only cursory attention to providing businesses highly qualified workers for permanent and non-permanent positions. AAP has five divisions, targeting the following areas of expertise:
AAP does not provide general clerical, light industrial, engineers, accountants, nurses, or other medical technicians.
AAP does the following for each client:
AAP conducts regular evaluations: AAP checks in with the supervisor and the worker during the first week on the assignment. AAP then checks in as agreed with the client. AAP acts as an extension of the client business’ human resource department assuring that there is open communication between supervisor and employee, and assisting with any troubleshooting or problem solving that may be needed.
Prior to opening our doors, research showed support for the development of a personnel agency working solely with professional contingent workers and Willamette Valley businesses (see topic 7.3 Supporting Research).
According to the Oregon Department of Employment, Lane County has 31 temporary agency firms with 3200 individuals employed. Total employment figures for Lane County are 250,000; therefore, we support between two and four percent of the population.
Through connections in a variety of areas, AAP is able to locate qualified workers not only through advertising, but through a channel of networking. This past year has shown that qualified, willing workers are certainly available as we currently have hundreds on staff willing and able to work.
AAP is a sole proprietorship that will convert to an S Corporation. As a new corporate entity, AAP will be treated as a start-up in this business plan.
The sole proprietor, Sarah Wayland, can be reached at AAP’s office, [contact information omitted in this sample plan].
Projected start-up figures are shown in the chart and table below.
Start-up | |
Requirements | |
Start-up Expenses | |
Legal | $100 |
Stationery etc. | $100 |
Brochures | $164 |
Insurance | $300 |
Rent | $800 |
computers, printers, software | $8,000 |
Total Start-up Expenses | $9,464 |
Start-up Assets | |
Cash Required | $46,000 |
Other Current Assets | $0 |
Long-term Assets | $0 |
Total Assets | $46,000 |
Total Requirements | $55,464 |
Start-up Funding | |
Start-up Expenses to Fund | $9,464 |
Start-up Assets to Fund | $46,000 |
Total Funding Required | $55,464 |
Assets | |
Non-cash Assets from Start-up | $0 |
Cash Requirements from Start-up | $46,000 |
Additional Cash Raised | $0 |
Cash Balance on Starting Date | $46,000 |
Total Assets | $46,000 |
Liabilities and Capital | |
Liabilities | |
Current Borrowing | $2,720 |
Long-term Liabilities | $45,000 |
Accounts Payable (Outstanding Bills) | $144 |
Other Current Liabilities (interest-free) | $0 |
Total Liabilities | $47,864 |
Capital | |
Planned Investment | |
Owner | $7,600 |
Other | $0 |
Additional Investment Requirement | $0 |
Total Planned Investment | $7,600 |
Loss at Start-up (Start-up Expenses) | ($9,464) |
Total Capital | ($1,864) |
Total Capital and Liabilities | $46,000 |
Total Funding | $55,464 |
The company is uniquely positioned to take advantage of this market opportunity because of the management and field expertise of the proprietor. Sarah Wayland worked in the temporary employment industry for three years with ADIA Personnel Services (now ADECCO) as Area Account Manager (in training as a branch manager): building business relationships; hiring employees; handling employee issues; working with clients during the implementation of ADIA; and opening an additional office in Beaverton, Oregon.
For one year the proprietor was a District Sales Manager at Columbia Distributing, showing a 10% increase on $3.5 million in annual sales. Managing a staff of nine in sales and customer service, she had the opportunity to delve further into hiring/firing, reviewing, incentives outside of salary, and personnel issues.
Most recently, she has spent several years as Funds and Contracts Manager at the Oregon University System; managing four grants totaling $1.5 million annually and all personal service and interagency contracts as well.
The proprietor’s most notable success was bringing the second branch of Cellular West located in Portland, Oregon, from running in the red, to breaking even within four months of its opening. She accomplished this by using motivational tools and providing the sales force with extensive training.
Changing labor market conditions threaten the concept of full-time permanent employment.
AAP provides a complex blend of services to distinct populations. The company serves businesses through connecting them with the professional contingent work force. It also serves the worker by connecting them with businesses, at no charge, and providing benefits not often provided by other employment agencies.
All About People (AAP) is a local firm that costs less than a consultant or agency, provides for both project and long-term needs, and has an easy, pay and billing rate system that covers employee payroll and worker’s compensation insurance.
There are a variety of reasons why businesses may need AAP’s services:
According to economic forecasters, employment agencies and financial services are expected to have the largest industry growth over the next 25 years. The trend toward businesses cutting back on employees and their benefits due to high costs creates the demand for AAP’s services.
Just consider the time, energy, and resources an employer may spend trying to employ a person for a 20-hour task.
In addition to the already lucrative temporary industry, several companies in the Portland Metro Area place professional contingent workers, but the southern Willamette Valley is not currently being served.
The company approaches businesses primarily through networking and cold calls. Our intention is to utilize a PR agency for more coverage as soon as possible. AAP is a member of the area Chamber of Commerce and actively participates in as many activities as possible, the proprietor is a member of the Women’s Business Network, the Professional Women’s Organization, and we are in the process of connecting with the Society for Human Resource Management. Prior to start-up, AAP also surveyed several area businesses about their use of contingent workers. The company will use its website and other marketing materials that describe what services we provide and explain how simple it is to work with us.
AAP advertises in local papers and trade magazines when absolutely necessary, but most often uses the Oregon Employment Department, both community college and university campuses, and the networking groups we are members of to search out the right employee. Prior to the sole proprietor start-up, the company started recruiting by administering twenty personnel surveys and advertising locally to create a staff of qualified contingent workers. This staff will be unaffected by AAP’s corporate restructuring.
The market can be broken down into two segments: the business market segment, and the employee market segment. Both of these segments are lucrative.
Business market targets: The company targets the University of Oregon, Lane Community College, the nonprofit organizations, the publishing industry, the advertising industry, and other large businesses.
Employee market targets: Editors/writers, graphic artists, computer specialists, event planners/fundraisers, and language translators/interpreters working in the business target markets listed above, as well as any applicants with unusual skills and talents.
These charts demonstrate the types of workers employed, the type of qualified professionals on file to work for the company, and the types of businesses who have used AAP’s services. These statistics cover the 15-month sole proprietorship period from July 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999.
Types of workers employed by or signed up with AAP
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Computer | 34 | 24 |
Editor/Writer | 20 | 25 |
Event Planner | 13 | 10 |
Graphic Artist | 10 | 13 |
Language Interp/Trans | 13 | 17 |
Other | 10 | 11 |
Types of employers using AAP
High Tech | 14 |
Nonprofit | 39 |
Manufacturing | 18 |
Publisher | 11 |
Service | 18 |
Each and every contact is entered into the database-either in the professionals file if they are a potential candidate, or in the contacts file if they are another type of contact. The client and jobs files utilize the contact and client numbers to automatically fill in the information from the contact or client files. This means no duplicate typing. In addition, the contacts, clients, and professional files all have follow-up sheets attached making daily follow-up easy. Simply pull the file up for that day and all calls that need to be made that day will be marked.
Searching is easy. The check boxes within each professionals file allows us to check for singular or multiple skills and experience with a click and a return.
First form filled out from the moment the candidate calls. Three screens constitute one file: Personal Information; Job Information; Skills. The professional and contact files have a conversation record that will allow easy follow-up with a list daily of those records needing a call.
Interview Form
Directly from the employee forms the Employment Specialist can select the appropriate interview form. This form consists of three sheets: Basic Questions; Other Information/Recommendations; and Reference Checks.
Employee Profile Sheet
From the above information, a profile sheet is generated in hard copy for the inside of each file. This is our second backup system (besides the tape drive) in case of a power outage, etc.
This form is used for all other contacts. From here, a contact can be turned into a client by merely typing the contact number in on the client sheet, automatically bringing in all of the information.
The client sheet is easily created by filling in the contact number. All pertinent information is automatically entered. The client sheet has its own contact sheet attached generating a daily follow-up list. The client files can also be pulled into a handy contact list.
AAP is completely service minded, customizing personnel packages and offering the most it can to both employers and employees. The company brokers professional workers to Willamette Valley businesses. Because we serve two distinct groups of people, both businesses and employees will be considered equally important to AAP.
The company consists of five divisions, targeting the following types of workers and needs in businesses:
Computer Division
Editor/Writers
Language Interpreters and Translators
Within these categories, we originally set up a system of single sheets on card stock and filed them in binders. Since then, an electronic database has been created by one of our professionals. With the push of a button, AAP can search for a client or an employee needed.
Businesses and employees will be able to communicate with AAP via both new technological and traditional methods. Our Web page provides information about AAP including what professional fields we serve, what clients we are working with, and what services we offer. A second-generation Web page will provide information about employees for businesses through a password-protected area. AAP forwards candidates’ resumes and other information through a variety of methods: phone, fax, personal visit, mail, and the Web page.
In August 1999 we moved the offices to the center of town. Accounting is handled electronically by the proprietor through QuickBooks, with the complex needs handled by our CPA. All payroll is generated through the payroll service, Paychex. The office is furnished with all of the technology needed to operate on a daily basis, increase market share, and serve clients.
When a business is contacted and expresses interest in contingent employees that the company can provide, the following procedures will be followed:
When an employee seeks to work with the company, the following procedures will be followed:
Our sales forecast projections are presented in the chart and table below. Three years annual projections are shown in the table. The chart shows first year monthly forecast. First year monthly table is included in the appendix.
Sales Forecast | |||
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
Sales | |||
Placement Fees | $94,248 | $175,000 | $300,000 |
Other | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Sales | $94,248 | $175,000 | $300,000 |
Direct Cost of Sales | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
Placement Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Other | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Subtotal Direct Cost of Sales | $0 | $0 | $0 |
The pay rate data will be determined by changing market factors including business demand.
Our experience shows that the following is true in regards to pay and bill rates. A “good deal” for most temporary agencies is a 50% of pay rate markup. Thus, if the pay is $10, the bill is $15. However, we have traditionally used a flat markup that seemed appropriate. Pay and bill rates generally are outlined as follows:
Editors Most editors require between $25 and $35 per hour, and our history has shown a $10 per hour markup is acceptable. One exception is in the technical arena, garnering between $45 and $55 per hour pay; again a $10 per hour markup is typical.
Writers The only writing we have done is creative for [client name omitted], and we paid $15 with a $10 markup.
Event Planners Event planners often will work for between $12.50 and $25 per hour, depending on the length of the job, requirements, and experience needed. We find a $5 per hour markup on the $12.50-$17.50 is reasonable, and a $10 per hour markup on anything over $17.50 per hour.
Fundraisers Fundraisers can start at $10 per hour (nonprofit) and go up to $20 per hour. This usually depends on client and length of assignment. Bill rate markup for nonprofits is $5 per hour, others between $7.50 and $10 per hour.
Graphic Artists Entry level beginning at $12.50 per hour, intermediate at $15 per hour, and a top of the line professional at $25 per hour. The exception may run about $50 per hour. Bill rates are between $7.50 per hour markup ($12.50-$15), and $10 markup.
Language Interpreters This is a tricky arena. Pricing depends on the language (typical/atypical) and the length of the assignment. Interpreters have been known to work for as little as $15 per hour and for as much as $35 per hour. A $10 per hour markup is acceptable.
Language Translators This division is difficult as each language and situation varies slightly. Translators tend to work by page or by word. Technical translation can be as much as $.30 per word. Other translation can be $10 per hour (an hour a page). We are unsure of markup at this time, but would suggest 50% of pay rate.
Computer Specialists:
When determining the bill rate, additional expense factors to remember above the pay rate are 15% employer taxes, advertising, and staff time to fill the position.
The company has an outstanding client list and an incredible number of qualified employees available. AAP has a good reputation for providing qualified people in a timely manner.
In a variety of settings the proprietor of AAP has strong management experience. The proprietor has the skills to not only listen well, drawing out a person’s needs through open-ended questions, but also has the ability to recognize people’s strengths and weaknesses. She will draw upon this extensive successful experience in addition to the knowledge collected over a period of 18 years working professionally. Much of the “people” skills have been developed during the seven years spent in management roles. This experience, along with a varied background, supports AAP’s goals.
AAP’s objectives are threefold:
The long-term goal of the company is to franchise and/or to become multi-location, and eventually sell this business.
Management is a style, a belief, and a strategy.
In managing our clients, AAP will communicate regularly with them, setting up a schedule that meets their needs. The company will set goals for retention of clientele and strive to reach those goals by building relationships, listening to the client’s needs, and meeting those needs with a smile on our faces. We will take responsibility for our errors and the outcome.
In managing our workers, AAP will communicate regularly with them, providing them with an employee manual to minimize their confusion, and offer them the best pay and benefits possible. AAP will set goals for retention of employees and strive to reach those goals by treating each employee with respect, provide protection when appropriate, and do everything within our power to assure a healthy working environment.
This is a relationship business. AAP will manage all clients and employees through relationship building.
During 1998-99 the proprietor provided all services. In 2000 the company will add a part-time office staffer and an employment specialist. In response to this growth, we will have a procedures manual for in-house staff assuring that the information is clear. In addition, we will provide employees with regular training within the divisions to assure they understand the details of the work they are doing daily. 2001 projections include a receptionist, another employment specialist, and a field representative. In 2002 AAP will examine the feasibility of opening a branch office in the Salem, Bend, or Medford/Ashland areas.
Personnel Plan | |||
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
Placed Employees Personnel | |||
Placed Workers at 2/3 of Sales | $51,836 | $99,750 | $171,000 |
Other | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Subtotal | $51,836 | $99,750 | $171,000 |
General and Administrative Personnel | |||
Office Employees | $10,929 | $25,000 | $30,000 |
Other | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Subtotal | $10,929 | $25,000 | $30,000 |
Total People | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total Payroll | $62,765 | $124,750 | $201,000 |
All About People runs its payroll twice a month. Each professional will be given a check schedule when they work with AAP. Each check covers the previous two weeks.
In order to process payroll; AAP must receive a professional’s signed invoice the Wednesday prior to payday. The invoice, must be on AAP letterhead and include: name, social security number, mailing address, dates of work completed, location worked (at home, at the client’s office), one or two sentences describing what tasks were completed, and how much time was spent each day. At the bottom there must be a place for the client to sign and date in acceptance of the work to date. The original will be submitted to AAP, the client will receive one copy, and the professional will keep a copy.
AAP is unable to provide payroll advances. If a check is lost in the mail, we must wait seven days from the date of mailing, and then if the check has not arrived we will stop the check at the bank and have one reissued.
Because we value our employees, we have employee group health insurance available, and contribute a major portion of the monthly premium. According to the Insurance Pool Governing Board (IPGB) employees must work at least 17.5 hours per week. Employees who work intermittently or who have worked fewer than 90 calendar days are not eligible. IPGB also states that all carriers may decline to offer coverage to the business or to any employee.
Technically, All About People is employer of the professionals we place. This means that we are responsible for covering the worker’s compensation insurance, running payroll, and that we are the ones to whom each employee is responsible. We understand that this can be tricky when employee professionals are working with a client, so we want to describe the expectations of this relationship:
AAP does not guarantee either work or wages when you join us to become an AAP employee. We will, of course, strive to keep you as busy as possible. AAP is also not able to guarantee an hourly wage prior to the assignment beginning. If you work on a job, and complete the work successfully, you will be paid at the agreed rate.
This employment relationship differs from others because you, AAP, or the client may end your employment with or without notice and with or without reasons. However, if you accept a job with AAP, we do expect you to finish the assignment.
AAP’s target market is both businesses and professional workers. Phase one of the marketing plan will target the University of Oregon, the technology industry, and the top 500 businesses in Eugene through networking and cold calling. Phase two will target small businesses with less than five employees because smaller businesses may not have the in-house capability to locate, evaluate, and hire potential professional contingent workers through a small PR campaign.
We began marketing the businesses through several personnel surveys. The University of Oregon Alumni Association, University of Oregon Foundation, and University of Oregon Human Resources Department, as well as Symantec’s Human Resources director were approached for information regarding their need for professional temporary and permanent workers. These initial interviewees have all (with the exception of U of O HR Dept) become clients within the first year of business. After these personnel surveys were complete, we adjusted our recruitment of professional workers to meet the demand.
Another tactic was joining multiple business groups. AAP became a member of the Eugene Chamber of Commerce and attends the weekly greeters meetings; the Women’s Business Network and attends the monthly meetings; the Professional Women’s Organization and attend the monthly meetings; as well as the City Club, keeping a pulse on what is happening in the community, attending as the proprietor sees fit.
The next approach is face-to-face cold calls. The tools for these calls are simple-a business card and a brochure. The information collected during the cold call is vital: how many employees does the business have; in what areas have they experienced a need for professional contingent employees; and who is the appropriate contact.
Our beginning point in marketing to workers was approximately 30 personnel surveys to professional contingent workers, building the foundation of our database. AAP intends to recruit workers through advertising in the newspaper and appropriate trade magazines, trade shows, the University of Oregon career center, and by referral. We have found that each division within the company requires a different approach for recruitment. We try not to depend on newspaper advertising as we find the results are moderate. Results are far better with the employment department for some areas, with the U of O for others, and also through a series of developed contacts for the other divisions.
In order to build trust with both businesses and employees AAP will follow through as promised. We will treat each business, employee, and ourselves, with integrity. AAP will communicate clearly, asking businesses to specify the needs for follow-up service during the time that they employ our contingent worker. We will work with employees to assure that they have a clear understanding of what AAP offers and what we expect of them.
“A fading model of employment in the United States envisions a business enterprise with full-time employees who can expect to keep their jobs and perhaps advance so long as they perform satisfactorily and the business continues. Changing labor market conditions threaten the concept of full-time permanent employment. As reported by the Conference Board in September 1995, contingent workers account for at least 10 percent of the workforce at 21 percent of the companies surveyed, or almost double the 12 percent of respondents with that number in 1990. Writing in the Monthly Labor Review in March 1989, Belous estimated that contingent workers constitutes 24 to 29 percent of the labor force in the United States. In August 1995, however, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimated the size of the contingent labor force at 2 to 5 percent of the total workforce. However, BLS did not count long-term part-time employees, who constitute 90 percent of part-time workers.” — Society for Human Resource Management, The Contingent Worker: A Human Resource Perspective, by W. Gilmore McKie & Laurence Lipset taken from Chapter 1, What Is a Contingent Worker?
AAP is a service company providing businesses with customized personnel solutions by connecting them with the professional contingent work force. Research suggests that 2000 is an opportune time to be in the Eugene market with this service. Even with all of the evidence that contingent work is the wave of the present, and of the future, the niche of placing contingent workers who are paid $12.50 to $40 per hour is untapped in the Eugene area. However, a few companies place high-end contingent workers in the Portland area.
There are many reasons why businesses are turning to contingent workers. The Economic Policy Institute’s article “ Contingent Work ” by Polly Callaghan and Heidi Harmann explains that:
“Growth in involuntary part-time employment is causing total part-time employment to grow faster than total employment. Another indication of the shift toward part-time workers: hours for part-time workers are growing faster than hours for full-time workers. Temporary employment has grown three times faster than overall employment and temporary workers are being used for more hours. Contingent employment is growing faster than overall employment. Part-timers are disproportionately women, younger, or older workers. There has been a shift away from manufacturing toward trade and services. These structural changes help explain the growth in part-time employment.”
Because of the changing nature of jobs themselves, AAP’s services are desirable to employers of all sizes. Unlike five or ten years ago, many positions are so diversified, or specialized, that it is not financially feasible for an employer to hire a person to fill one position, requiring several areas of expertise. This is not financially wise for the business because of the pay range required to recruit and hire such a talented person (especially in areas such as graphics, design, etc.). The cost of payroll, taxes, benefits, and other miscellaneous staff required to run employees add to the burden of a downsized staff. Contacting AAP and using a professional contingent worker for each portion of a position as needed will solve this dilemma. Currently most businesses locate needed “qualified” workers by word of mouth. With one phone call, e-mail, or connection with our Web page, AAP makes the task easy.
In addition, Oregon’s economy is expected to continue growing, and employment, total personal and per capita income, and population growth rates are expected to exceed the national average (according to the 1997-98 Oregon Blue Book). Although Oregon’s economy is among the best there is an obvious group of contingent workers available to build an employee labor pool. The company draws from a labor pool of qualified contingent workers which consists of people who work at home, retirees, others who wish to work part-time. According to the Oregon University System, approximately 33% of bachelor’s degree graduates will be unable to find jobs in Oregon each year. So, recent college graduates are also a part of AAP’s labor pool.
Research shows that a large percentage of workers who tend to work more than one job are well-educated individuals who have a higher degree of education. According to Oregon Employment Department’s Occupational Outlook Quarterly , Spring 1997, 9.4% have Ph.D.’s; 6.5% a Professional degree; 9.1% a Master’s degree; 7.9% a Bachelor’s degree; 7.9% an Associate degree; and the remaining 15.8% lesser education. According to a Personnel Journal article “ Contingent Staffing Requires Serious Strategy ,” April 1995, there are also many retirees that enjoy doing contingent work.
The following sections contain the financial information for All About People. Tables show annual projections for three years. Charts show first year monthly figures. First year monthly tables are included in the appendix.
The financials of this plan are predicated on the following table of assumptions.
General Assumptions | |||
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
Plan Month | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Current Interest Rate | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% |
Long-term Interest Rate | 7.00% | 7.00% | 7.00% |
Tax Rate | 0.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% |
Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Profit and Loss figures are projected in this table.
Pro Forma Profit and Loss | |||
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
Sales | $94,248 | $175,000 | $300,000 |
Direct Cost of Sales | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Placed Employees Payroll | $51,836 | $99,750 | $171,000 |
Other | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Cost of Sales | $51,836 | $99,750 | $171,000 |
Gross Margin | $42,412 | $75,250 | $129,000 |
Gross Margin % | 45.00% | 43.00% | 43.00% |
Operating Expenses | |||
Sales and Marketing Expenses | |||
Sales and Marketing Payroll | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Advertising/Promotion | $1,165 | $1,200 | $2,500 |
Bank Service Charges | $1,019 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
Contributions | $255 | $300 | $300 |
Dues & Subscriptions | $887 | $250 | $500 |
Total Sales and Marketing Expenses | $3,325 | $2,750 | $4,800 |
Sales and Marketing % | 3.53% | 1.57% | 1.60% |
General and Administrative Expenses | |||
General and Administrative Payroll | $10,929 | $25,000 | $30,000 |
Marketing/Promotion | $6,516 | $6,500 | $12,800 |
Depreciation | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Telephone & Pager | $4,168 | $4,800 | $5,000 |
Recruitment | $1,573 | $1,575 | $2,000 |
Referral Fees | $170 | $250 | $500 |
Rent | $6,102 | $9,600 | $10,000 |
Office Supplies | $2,114 | $2,000 | $3,000 |
Postage | $1,062 | $1,250 | $1,500 |
Printing | $3,362 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
Professional Fees | $6,941 | $5,000 | $7,500 |
Payroll Taxes | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Maintenance and Repairs | $311 | $750 | $2,000 |
Total General and Administrative Expenses | $43,248 | $60,725 | $79,300 |
General and Administrative % | 45.89% | 34.70% | 26.43% |
Other Expenses: | |||
Other Payroll | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Consultants | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Misc. | $1,050 | $500 | $1,000 |
Total Other Expenses | $1,050 | $500 | $1,000 |
Other % | 1.11% | 0.29% | 0.33% |
Total Operating Expenses | $47,623 | $63,975 | $85,100 |
Profit Before Interest and Taxes | ($5,212) | $11,275 | $43,900 |
EBITDA | ($5,212) | $11,275 | $43,900 |
Interest Expense | $3,046 | $2,678 | $2,363 |
Taxes Incurred | $0 | $2,579 | $12,461 |
Net Profit | ($8,257) | $6,018 | $29,076 |
Net Profit/Sales | -8.76% | 3.44% | 9.69% |
Our cash flow estimates are shown in the chart and table below. The owner expects to invest further amounts in the business over the next two years to finance continued growth.
Pro Forma Cash Flow | |||
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
Cash Received | |||
Cash from Operations | |||
Cash Sales | $23,562 | $43,750 | $75,000 |
Cash from Receivables | $58,112 | $120,477 | $208,324 |
Subtotal Cash from Operations | $81,674 | $164,227 | $283,324 |
Additional Cash Received | |||
Sales Tax, VAT, HST/GST Received | $0 | $0 | $0 |
New Current Borrowing | $0 | $0 | $0 |
New Other Liabilities (interest-free) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
New Long-term Liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Sales of Other Current Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Sales of Long-term Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
New Investment Received | $10,000 | $20,000 | $0 |
Subtotal Cash Received | $91,674 | $184,227 | $283,324 |
Expenditures | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
Expenditures from Operations | |||
Cash Spending | $62,765 | $124,750 | $201,000 |
Bill Payments | $37,123 | $43,357 | $67,812 |
Subtotal Spent on Operations | $99,888 | $168,107 | $268,812 |
Additional Cash Spent | |||
Sales Tax, VAT, HST/GST Paid Out | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Principal Repayment of Current Borrowing | $2,720 | $0 | $0 |
Other Liabilities Principal Repayment | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Long-term Liabilities Principal Repayment | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
Purchase Other Current Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Purchase Long-term Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Dividends | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Subtotal Cash Spent | $107,108 | $172,607 | $273,312 |
Net Cash Flow | ($15,434) | $11,620 | $10,012 |
Cash Balance | $30,566 | $42,186 | $52,199 |
Three year annual balance sheets estimates appear below.
Pro Forma Balance Sheet | |||
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
Assets | |||
Current Assets | |||
Cash | $30,566 | $42,186 | $52,199 |
Accounts Receivable | $12,573 | $23,346 | $40,022 |
Other Current Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Current Assets | $43,139 | $65,533 | $92,221 |
Long-term Assets | |||
Long-term Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Accumulated Depreciation | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Long-term Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Assets | $43,139 | $65,533 | $92,221 |
Liabilities and Capital | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
Current Liabilities | |||
Accounts Payable | $2,761 | $3,635 | $5,747 |
Current Borrowing | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Other Current Liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Subtotal Current Liabilities | $2,761 | $3,635 | $5,747 |
Long-term Liabilities | $40,500 | $36,000 | $31,500 |
Total Liabilities | $43,261 | $39,635 | $37,247 |
Paid-in Capital | $17,600 | $37,600 | $37,600 |
Retained Earnings | ($9,464) | ($17,721) | ($11,703) |
Earnings | ($8,257) | $6,018 | $29,076 |
Total Capital | ($121) | $25,897 | $54,973 |
Total Liabilities and Capital | $43,139 | $65,533 | $92,221 |
Net Worth | ($121) | $25,897 | $54,973 |
The table below presents important business ratios from the help supply services industry, as determined by the Standard Industry Classification (SIC) Index code 7363, Help Supply Services.
Ratio Analysis | ||||
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Industry Profile | |
Sales Growth | 0.00% | 85.68% | 71.43% | 9.00% |
Percent of Total Assets | ||||
Accounts Receivable | 29.15% | 35.63% | 43.40% | 28.80% |
Other Current Assets | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 44.00% |
Total Current Assets | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 76.30% |
Long-term Assets | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 23.70% |
Total Assets | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Current Liabilities | 6.40% | 5.55% | 6.23% | 44.00% |
Long-term Liabilities | 93.88% | 54.93% | 34.16% | 17.50% |
Total Liabilities | 100.28% | 60.48% | 40.39% | 61.50% |
Net Worth | -0.28% | 39.52% | 59.61% | 38.50% |
Percent of Sales | ||||
Sales | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Gross Margin | 45.00% | 43.00% | 43.00% | 0.00% |
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses | #NAME? | 39.56% | 33.31% | 82.20% |
Advertising Expenses | 1.24% | 0.69% | 0.83% | 1.50% |
Profit Before Interest and Taxes | -5.53% | 6.44% | 14.63% | 2.40% |
Main Ratios | ||||
Current | 15.63 | 18.03 | 16.05 | 1.64 |
Quick | 15.63 | 18.03 | 16.05 | 1.31 |
Total Debt to Total Assets | 100.28% | 60.48% | 40.39% | 61.50% |
Pre-tax Return on Net Worth | 6817.49% | 33.20% | 75.56% | 4.40% |
Pre-tax Return on Assets | -19.14% | 13.12% | 45.04% | 11.50% |
Additional Ratios | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
Net Profit Margin | -8.76% | 3.44% | 9.69% | n.a |
Return on Equity | 0.00% | 23.24% | 52.89% | n.a |
Activity Ratios | ||||
Accounts Receivable Turnover | 5.62 | 5.62 | 5.62 | n.a |
Collection Days | 57 | 50 | 51 | n.a |
Accounts Payable Turnover | 14.40 | 12.17 | 12.17 | n.a |
Payment Days | 27 | 26 | 24 | n.a |
Total Asset Turnover | 2.18 | 2.67 | 3.25 | n.a |
Debt Ratios | ||||
Debt to Net Worth | 0.00 | 1.53 | 0.68 | n.a |
Current Liab. to Liab. | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.15 | n.a |
Liquidity Ratios | ||||
Net Working Capital | $40,379 | $61,897 | $86,473 | n.a |
Interest Coverage | -1.71 | 4.21 | 18.58 | n.a |
Additional Ratios | ||||
Assets to Sales | 0.46 | 0.37 | 0.31 | n.a |
Current Debt/Total Assets | 6% | 6% | 6% | n.a |
Acid Test | 11.07 | 11.60 | 9.08 | n.a |
Sales/Net Worth | 0.00 | 6.76 | 5.46 | n.a |
Dividend Payout | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | n.a |
Sales Forecast | |||||||||||||
Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | ||
Sales | |||||||||||||
Placement Fees | 0% | $3,660 | $4,769 | $5,965 | $7,226 | $9,471 | $12,554 | $12,237 | $10,216 | $3,692 | $7,458 | $7,059 | $9,941 |
Other | 0% | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Sales | $3,660 | $4,769 | $5,965 | $7,226 | $9,471 | $12,554 | $12,237 | $10,216 | $3,692 | $7,458 | $7,059 | $9,941 | |
Direct Cost of Sales | Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | |
Placement Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Subtotal Direct Cost of Sales | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Personnel Plan | |||||||||||||
Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | ||
Placed Employees Personnel | |||||||||||||
Placed Workers at 2/3 of Sales | $2,013 | $2,623 | $3,281 | $3,974 | $5,209 | $6,905 | $6,730 | $5,619 | $2,031 | $4,102 | $3,882 | $5,467 | |
Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Subtotal | $2,013 | $2,623 | $3,281 | $3,974 | $5,209 | $6,905 | $6,730 | $5,619 | $2,031 | $4,102 | $3,882 | $5,467 | |
General and Administrative Personnel | |||||||||||||
Office Employees | $0 | $213 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $466 | $700 | $1,500 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 | |
Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Subtotal | $0 | $213 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $466 | $700 | $1,500 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 | |
Total People | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total Payroll | $2,013 | $2,836 | $3,631 | $4,324 | $5,559 | $7,371 | $7,430 | $7,119 | $3,781 | $5,852 | $5,632 | $7,217 |
General Assumptions | ||||||||||||
Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | |
Plan Month | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Current Interest Rate | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% |
Long-term Interest Rate | 7.00% | 7.00% | 7.00% | 7.00% | 7.00% | 7.00% | 7.00% | 7.00% | 7.00% | 7.00% | 7.00% | 7.00% |
Tax Rate | 30.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% |
Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pro Forma Profit and Loss | |||||||||||||
Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | ||
Sales | $3,660 | $4,769 | $5,965 | $7,226 | $9,471 | $12,554 | $12,237 | $10,216 | $3,692 | $7,458 | $7,059 | $9,941 | |
Direct Cost of Sales | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Placed Employees Payroll | $2,013 | $2,623 | $3,281 | $3,974 | $5,209 | $6,905 | $6,730 | $5,619 | $2,031 | $4,102 | $3,882 | $5,467 | |
Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Total Cost of Sales | $2,013 | $2,623 | $3,281 | $3,974 | $5,209 | $6,905 | $6,730 | $5,619 | $2,031 | $4,102 | $3,882 | $5,467 | |
Gross Margin | $1,647 | $2,146 | $2,684 | $3,252 | $4,262 | $5,649 | $5,507 | $4,597 | $1,661 | $3,356 | $3,177 | $4,474 | |
Gross Margin % | 45.00% | 45.00% | 45.00% | 45.00% | 45.00% | 45.00% | 45.00% | 45.00% | 44.99% | 45.00% | 45.01% | 45.00% | |
Operating Expenses | |||||||||||||
Sales and Marketing Expenses | |||||||||||||
Sales and Marketing Payroll | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Advertising/Promotion | $12 | $0 | $0 | $23 | $10 | $111 | $27 | $72 | $30 | $599 | $102 | $179 | |
Bank Service Charges | $0 | $57 | $3 | $73 | $539 | $106 | $38 | $3 | $8 | $48 | $129 | $15 | |
Contributions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $5 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50 | |
Dues & Subscriptions | $43 | $30 | $54 | $0 | $0 | $21 | $275 | $94 | $0 | $250 | $60 | $60 | |
Total Sales and Marketing Expenses | $55 | $87 | $57 | $196 | $554 | $239 | $340 | $268 | $38 | $897 | $291 | $304 | |
Sales and Marketing % | 1.50% | 1.82% | 0.95% | 2.71% | 5.85% | 1.90% | 2.78% | 2.63% | 1.02% | 12.03% | 4.12% | 3.06% | |
General and Administrative Expenses | |||||||||||||
General and Administrative Payroll | $0 | $213 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $466 | $700 | $1,500 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 | |
Marketing/Promotion | $213 | $236 | $331 | $691 | $756 | $656 | $592 | $441 | $154 | $1,149 | $784 | $514 | |
Depreciation | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Telephone & Pager | $226 | $88 | $416 | $125 | $374 | $220 | $439 | $638 | $697 | $240 | $616 | $90 | |
Recruitment | $115 | $77 | $189 | $220 | $71 | $147 | $106 | $251 | $45 | $192 | $65 | $95 | |
Referral Fees | $0 | $20 | $0 | $50 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Rent | $195 | $195 | $195 | $195 | $195 | $195 | $983 | $788 | $788 | $788 | $788 | $798 | |
Office Supplies | $92 | $188 | $96 | $197 | $49 | $62 | $116 | $442 | $24 | $670 | $177 | $0 | |
Postage | $9 | $49 | $55 | $107 | $133 | $94 | $36 | $99 | $8 | $175 | $89 | $209 | |
Printing | $0 | $2 | $669 | $26 | $290 | $350 | $175 | $224 | $832 | $179 | $520 | $94 | |
Professional Fees | $240 | $170 | $664 | $988 | $367 | $270 | $0 | $528 | $844 | $342 | $2,013 | $516 | |
Payroll Taxes | 15% | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Maintenance and Repairs | $0 | $0 | $103 | $100 | $0 | $25 | $0 | $39 | $0 | $0 | $44 | $0 | |
Total General and Administrative Expenses | $1,090 | $1,239 | $3,068 | $3,049 | $2,585 | $2,585 | $3,146 | $4,949 | $5,142 | $5,485 | $6,845 | $4,065 | |
General and Administrative % | 29.77% | 25.97% | 51.43% | 42.19% | 27.30% | 20.59% | 25.71% | 48.45% | 139.28% | 73.55% | 96.97% | 40.90% | |
Other Expenses: | |||||||||||||
Other Payroll | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Consultants | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Misc. | $40 | $0 | $44 | $244 | $90 | $240 | $159 | $0 | $40 | $20 | $173 | $0 | |
Total Other Expenses | $40 | $0 | $44 | $244 | $90 | $240 | $159 | $0 | $40 | $20 | $173 | $0 | |
Other % | 1.09% | 0.00% | 0.74% | 3.38% | 0.95% | 1.91% | 1.30% | 0.00% | 1.08% | 0.27% | 2.45% | 0.00% | |
Total Operating Expenses | $1,185 | $1,325 | $3,168 | $3,488 | $3,229 | $3,064 | $3,645 | $5,218 | $5,220 | $6,403 | $7,309 | $4,369 | |
Profit Before Interest and Taxes | $462 | $821 | ($484) | ($236) | $1,033 | $2,585 | $1,862 | ($621) | ($3,559) | ($3,047) | ($4,132) | $104 | |
EBITDA | $462 | $821 | ($484) | ($236) | $1,033 | $2,585 | $1,862 | ($621) | ($3,559) | ($3,047) | ($4,132) | $104 | |
Interest Expense | $283 | $281 | $260 | $258 | $256 | $254 | $251 | $245 | $243 | $241 | $238 | $236 | |
Taxes Incurred | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Net Profit | $180 | $540 | ($744) | ($494) | $777 | $2,332 | $1,610 | ($866) | ($3,802) | ($3,287) | ($4,370) | ($132) | |
Net Profit/Sales | 4.90% | 11.32% | -12.48% | -6.84% | 8.21% | 18.57% | 13.16% | -8.47% | -102.97% | -44.08% | -61.91% | -1.33% |
Pro Forma Cash Flow | |||||||||||||
Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | ||
Cash Received | |||||||||||||
Cash from Operations | |||||||||||||
Cash Sales | $915 | $1,192 | $1,491 | $1,807 | $2,368 | $3,139 | $3,059 | $2,554 | $923 | $1,865 | $1,765 | $2,485 | |
Cash from Receivables | $0 | $92 | $2,773 | $3,607 | $4,505 | $5,476 | $7,180 | $9,408 | $9,127 | $7,499 | $2,863 | $5,584 | |
Subtotal Cash from Operations | $915 | $1,284 | $4,264 | $5,413 | $6,873 | $8,614 | $10,240 | $11,962 | $10,050 | $9,363 | $4,628 | $8,069 | |
Additional Cash Received | |||||||||||||
Sales Tax, VAT, HST/GST Received | 0.00% | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
New Current Borrowing | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
New Other Liabilities (interest-free) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
New Long-term Liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Sales of Other Current Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Sales of Long-term Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
New Investment Received | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 | |
Subtotal Cash Received | $915 | $1,284 | $4,264 | $5,413 | $6,873 | $8,614 | $10,240 | $11,962 | $10,050 | $9,363 | $4,628 | $18,069 | |
Expenditures | Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | |
Expenditures from Operations | |||||||||||||
Cash Spending | $2,013 | $2,836 | $3,631 | $4,324 | $5,559 | $7,371 | $7,430 | $7,119 | $3,781 | $5,852 | $5,632 | $7,217 | |
Bill Payments | $193 | $1,465 | $1,449 | $3,089 | $3,388 | $3,125 | $2,863 | $3,222 | $3,954 | $3,752 | $4,923 | $5,699 | |
Subtotal Spent on Operations | $2,206 | $4,301 | $5,080 | $7,413 | $8,947 | $10,496 | $10,293 | $10,341 | $7,735 | $9,604 | $10,555 | $12,916 | |
Additional Cash Spent | |||||||||||||
Sales Tax, VAT, HST/GST Paid Out | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Principal Repayment of Current Borrowing | $0 | $0 | $2,220 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Other Liabilities Principal Repayment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Long-term Liabilities Principal Repayment | $375 | $375 | $375 | $375 | $375 | $375 | $375 | $375 | $375 | $375 | $375 | $375 | |
Purchase Other Current Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Purchase Long-term Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Dividends | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Subtotal Cash Spent | $2,581 | $4,676 | $7,675 | $7,788 | $9,322 | $10,871 | $10,668 | $11,216 | $8,110 | $9,979 | $10,930 | $13,291 | |
Net Cash Flow | ($1,666) | ($3,392) | ($3,411) | ($2,375) | ($2,449) | ($2,257) | ($428) | $745 | $1,940 | ($616) | ($6,303) | $4,777 | |
Cash Balance | $44,334 | $40,942 | $37,530 | $35,156 | $32,707 | $30,450 | $30,022 | $30,767 | $32,707 | $32,091 | $25,789 | $30,566 |
Pro Forma Balance Sheet | |||||||||||||
Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | ||
Assets | Starting Balances | ||||||||||||
Current Assets | |||||||||||||
Cash | $46,000 | $44,334 | $40,942 | $37,530 | $35,156 | $32,707 | $30,450 | $30,022 | $30,767 | $32,707 | $32,091 | $25,789 | $30,566 |
Accounts Receivable | $0 | $2,745 | $6,230 | $7,931 | $9,744 | $12,342 | $16,282 | $18,279 | $16,534 | $10,176 | $8,270 | $10,701 | $12,573 |
Other Current Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Current Assets | $46,000 | $47,079 | $47,172 | $45,462 | $44,900 | $45,049 | $46,732 | $48,301 | $47,301 | $42,883 | $40,361 | $36,490 | $43,139 |
Long-term Assets | |||||||||||||
Long-term Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Accumulated Depreciation | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Long-term Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Assets | $46,000 | $47,079 | $47,172 | $45,462 | $44,900 | $45,049 | $46,732 | $48,301 | $47,301 | $42,883 | $40,361 | $36,490 | $43,139 |
Liabilities and Capital | Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | |
Current Liabilities | |||||||||||||
Accounts Payable | $144 | $1,419 | $1,347 | $2,976 | $3,283 | $3,030 | $2,756 | $3,090 | $3,831 | $3,589 | $4,730 | $5,604 | $2,761 |
Current Borrowing | $2,720 | $2,720 | $2,720 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Other Current Liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Subtotal Current Liabilities | $2,864 | $4,139 | $4,067 | $3,476 | $3,783 | $3,530 | $3,256 | $3,590 | $3,831 | $3,589 | $4,730 | $5,604 | $2,761 |
Long-term Liabilities | $45,000 | $44,625 | $44,250 | $43,875 | $43,500 | $43,125 | $42,750 | $42,375 | $42,000 | $41,625 | $41,250 | $40,875 | $40,500 |
Total Liabilities | $47,864 | $48,764 | $48,317 | $47,351 | $47,283 | $46,655 | $46,006 | $45,965 | $45,831 | $45,214 | $45,980 | $46,479 | $43,261 |
Paid-in Capital | $7,600 | $7,600 | $7,600 | $7,600 | $7,600 | $7,600 | $7,600 | $7,600 | $7,600 | $7,600 | $7,600 | $7,600 | $17,600 |
Retained Earnings | ($9,464) | ($9,464) | ($9,464) | ($9,464) | ($9,464) | ($9,464) | ($9,464) | ($9,464) | ($9,464) | ($9,464) | ($9,464) | ($9,464) | ($9,464) |
Earnings | $0 | $180 | $719 | ($25) | ($519) | $258 | $2,590 | $4,200 | $3,334 | ($467) | ($3,755) | ($8,125) | ($8,257) |
Total Capital | ($1,864) | ($1,684) | ($1,145) | ($1,889) | ($2,383) | ($1,606) | $726 | $2,336 | $1,470 | ($2,331) | ($5,619) | ($9,989) | ($121) |
Total Liabilities and Capital | $46,000 | $47,079 | $47,172 | $45,462 | $44,900 | $45,049 | $46,732 | $48,301 | $47,301 | $42,883 | $40,361 | $36,490 | $43,139 |
Net Worth | ($1,864) | ($1,684) | ($1,145) | ($1,889) | ($2,383) | ($1,606) | $726 | $2,336 | $1,470 | ($2,331) | ($5,619) | ($9,989) | ($121) |
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Keeping a company brimming with the best talent requires a detailed recruitment plan , one that can be adapted quickly to internal and external changes.
Follow the steps below to create a steady flow of job candidates and help your business kick up a storm in your industry.
A recruitment plan outlines a company’s approach to recruitment and how it will implement its recruitment processes most effectively. The plan should include all the relevant details required for making strategic future hires, such as hiring goals, procedures to follow, and the hiring budget, for example.
A good recruitment strategy will align with the organization’s goals to ensure the hiring manager is contributing to company growth and helping to manage any organizational changes.
While a company typically develops its recruitment strategy and recruitment plan in parallel, the terms refer to different components of the recruitment process. The easiest way to tell the two apart is to think of the recruitment strategy as the overarching, high-level document that covers the ‘ what ‘ and the ‘ why ‘, while the recruitment plan is more of a step-by-step detailed roadmap that outlines the ‘ how ‘ and ‘ when ‘.
Recruitment Strategy | Recruitment Plan | |
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An overarching approach or method an organization uses to attract and hire new talent, focusing on long-term goals, types of roles to fill, ideal candidate profiles, channels for reaching these candidates, and . | A detailed, step-by-step roadmap for implementing the recruitment strategy. It outlines specific tasks, timelines, responsibilities, and resources required to execute the strategy. | |
Long-term goals, the ‘what’ and ‘why’ of the recruitment process. | Short-term objectives, the ‘how’ and ‘when’ of implementing the strategy. | |
Employer branding, sourcing strategies, candidate profiles, diversity goals, etc. | schedules, resume screening criteria, interview timelines, assigned responsibilities, etc. | |
To define the overall approach and objectives in attracting and hiring talent. | To detail the exact steps and resources required to implement the strategy. | |
More adaptable to changes in the market, industry, or company objectives. | Less flexible due to its task-oriented and time-bound nature. | |
Establishes the direction and focus of the recruitment efforts. | Facilitates the successful execution of the recruitment strategy. |
If you’re wondering whether your company needs a recruitment plan or can wait a while before developing one, consider whether you’re in one of the situations listed below.
Annual planning — is your organization about to undergo its annual planning process? At that stage, hiring managers have an important role to play in aligning hiring strategy with the company goals during this process.
Organizational changes — if your company is growing , starting a new initiative or has seasonal hiring needs, a recruitment strategy will be essential in attracting quality candidates for your talent pipeline .
High turnover rate — if the business is losing it’s talent too fast, recruitment plans can help patch up any gaps in the workforce and ensure the best approach to improve retention .
External changes — a big change in your industry or shifts in the market could mean that your business needs to adapt its recruitment strategy to continue attracting the best candidates.
A recruitment plan is your guiding star when it comes to predicting and meeting the company’s staffing needs. It provides a framework for all stakeholders that keeps everyone aligned and working towards the same deliverables in a structured, effective way.
With a detailed hiring plan, your team can streamline the hiring process and reduce recruitment costs . But the benefits don’t end there.
Benefit | Description |
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Helps to ensure a consistent approach to hiring | |
Aligns recruitment efforts with bigger company goals | |
Facilitates long-term | |
Helps to reduce hiring costs | |
Delivers an effective approach to hiring |
Next, let’s dive a little deeper into what hr professionals, businesses, and applicants will get out of making planned recruiting efforts.
Hiring teams need to work effectively and make smarter decisions throughout the talent acquisition and onboarding process.
By working with tools such as a recruiting funnel and modern recruitment software and using metrics throughout the process, the team can continually make accurate data-driven decisions to improve their output.
A recruitment plan can help recruiters work strategically , resulting in a continually improving hiring process that saves time and enables more focus on high-priority tasks.
A well-executed recruitment plan improves the overall candidate experience . Treating applicants like professionals will likely enhance your company or department’s reputation and increase the likelihood of attracting top talent.
The hiring team can include and adapt its recruitment strategies to reach specific hiring targets , such as diversity and inclusion goals , and the right candidates.
By continually updating and improving the hiring plan, the team can optimize metrics like Cost-per-Hire and more easily stick to the recruitment budget .
Hiring managers can predict and adapt to any internal changes , like a new office location, or external changes , like an economic crisis, to ensure an optimal workforce at all times.
Ok. Now that we’ve explored the benefits of a recruitment plan, let’s get you started on the right steps for how to develop a recruitment plan successfully.
Keeping the hiring team and other stakeholders on the same page with proper planning will ensure everyone’s work complements each other, and enable you to make smarter decisions faster .
Plus, you can provide feedback quickly to queries from those who need to know (and those who are just sticking their nose in. 😉 )
Following these 6 steps will help you prepare for your recruitment planning period.
A recruiting plan means nothing without including specific goals . Rather like building a house without an architectural diagram, it could result in things going horribly wrong! That’s why your hiring team needs to set short-term and long-term goals , to ensure that your recruiting plans are set for success.
Note : It’s essential to define and assign a metric for each goal too. Without metrics, you won’t know how well you’re achieving your goals, or whether you’re lagging on some of them.
Short-term and long-term recruitment goals are typically a bit different. While a short-term goal may be to update your career webpage, a long-term goal could be to improve the diversity of your candidate pool.
Over the hiring timeline, it can help a lot to split goals into short-term and long-term targets. Here’s why:
Improved team focus — so your team can more easily prioritize tasks, know how to best manage resources, and keep a focus on immediate needs and future goals.
Ensure a feasible plan — by marking goals as either short-term or long-term, the team can rest assured that not everything must happen immediately. And prevent a feeling of mental overwhelm.
Facilitate continuous improvement — short-term goals are the best opportunity for testing new ideas or recruiting tactics, like trying out a new candidate screening tool. Once you’ve established how effective the initiative was, you can adjust it so it delivers long-term benefits, like improving the candidate experience .
Goals | Goals |
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Improving job descriptions | Building a |
Meeting seasonal hiring needs | Strengthening your employer brand |
Onboarding the right employees for new projects | Boosting employee retention |
Reducing Time-to-hire and Cost-per-hire metrics | Adapting to industry changes and workforce trends |
Introducing skills assessments | Delivering strategic talent pipelines |
Testing and implementing new recruitment software | Improving the candidate experience |
Before you start planning your new hires, you need to know what skills and competencies the business will need over the next year. So, how do you evaluate and prioritize these hiring tasks?
High-priority needs could include things like analyzing the company’s annual goals and strategy to align recruitment planning and successfully complement the rest of the business. Or performing skills gap analysis to spot any skill gaps between the current workforce’s capabilities and the skills that you’ll need to have onboard in the long term.
While medium priority tasks could include evaluating your staff turnover rate to ensure sustainability and keeping a close eye on industry and workforce trends .
On the other hand, improving the collaboration between HR and other departments is a good example of a lower-priority hiring need .
You can make your hiring activity choices based on factors like these below.
Does the role meet new or urgent business directives like hiring no more support staff for the rest of the recruitment calendar or a new initiative to attract and hire staff? | |
Is there an open position that needs filling urgently, like a Sales Director or Product Manager? | |
Have you checked whether there are suitable candidates available internally to fill the role? | |
Is the organization meeting its diversity and inclusion goals? And does the role fall under those goals? | |
Does the role’s salary or salary level align with the recruitment budget? | |
Have you assessed the level of difficulty in filling the role? If it’s a tricky one to fill, it’ll take more time, costing more. |
Think about the costs associated with these components of the hiring process to optimize your hiring budget (and put a smile on your hiring manager’s face 😊).
Recruitment technology — the tools your team uses to streamline the hiring process, such as chatbots, applicant tracking systems, and candidate relationship management ( CRM ) software.
Assessments — an online skills testing platform for screening applicants.
Interviewing costs — any costs incurred through in-person or video interviews.
Recruitment team salaries — the total salary cost for your team.
External recruiting — if you need the services of external recruitment agencies, perhaps for a new or niche role.
You need to get the word out through as many channels as possible to keep your recruitment funnel topped up with qualified candidates. Your sourcing methods are essential in attracting potential candidates for your job postings.
For the candidate selection process part of your recruiting plan, you could include components like:
Defining your target candidate profiles — what skills and experience do they need for the role (and include this info in the job description ).
Updating your employer value proposition (EVP) — the EVP is what a company offers its employees in return for their work.
Recruitment events — including job fairs, conferences, and internship recruiting .
Managing candidate engagement — staying in touch with your candidate pool via email, social media or another medium.
Employee referral program — getting your employees to refer the great talent they know personally saves your team time.
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It’s possible that not all parts of your hiring strategy are as effective as they could be. There may be some methods or tools the team has used for too long that need updating, for instance.
Here are a few tips to help you refresh your recruitment process :
Revamp your application process . Consider letting candidates apply via skills tests instead of CVs, for instance!
Set clear evaluation criteria , such as clearly defined job requirements .
Craft clear and engaging job descriptions that include all the details a candidate needs to know to see if they’re a good match.
Deliver an effective screening process . Your team can save time by automating screening tasks.
Conduct structured interviews using set interview questions and techniques, and skills tests results to inform your interview prep and guide your interview questions.
Use the right candidate assessment tools and homework assignments to screen whether applicants have the right skills.
The best way to assess the efficacy of your recruiting plan, and continually improve it, is by using a recruitment funnel (a framework that helps you organize, manage and enhance every stage of the recruiting process).
With a recruitment funnel, you can use recruitment metrics , such as Time to hire, Quality of New Hire made, and Cost per hire, to determine how well you’re doing at each stage of the funnel.
Along with leveraging the findings from your metrics, you can also receive and implement any feedback from candidates and hiring managers.
Staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices will ensure hiring teams operate efficiently and help the organization retain a competitive edge . Luckily, this is where technology comes to the rescue.
For instance, think about the major industry shift towards skills-based hiring practices. Harvard Business Review shared this recently about how skills-based hiring is on the rise:
Many companies are moving away from degree requirements and toward skills-based hiring , especially in middle-skill jobs, which is good for both workers and employers. HBR
And when hiring teams have the right recruitment tools, their tasks become easier, and the technology saves them time. So, don’t waste time rebuilding everything in-house when you can plug and play an all-in-one skills platform at affordable prices .
Juste loves investigating through writing. A copywriter by trade, she spent the last ten years in startups, telling stories and building marketing teams. She works at Toggl Hire and writes about how businesses can recruit really great people.
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A recruitment agency provides a vital service to businesses that need to hire qualified personnel. Are you interested in setting up one? If you are, we will help you.
This recruitment agency BUSINESS STARTUP GUIDE has been written with aspiring entrepreneurs in mind.
Although it is summarised, it highlights the essence of a plan. By going through this sample, you can avoid the most common mistakes many entrepreneurs make.
As always, our advice to new entrepreneurs is never to have zeal without knowledge. By adhering to this advice, it saves them from making costly mistakes.
You can start several service industry businesses if you have the skill.
However, the purpose of this article is not to dwell on the many available opportunities. We seek to focus on one: a staffing agency business.
Thousands of job seekers stream aimlessly to different offices and business settings to find a place to work. How do you think such ones will feel if you’re doing the work of matching them to their preferred work?
A staffing agency is all about surveying them and matching employees to employers. This is easier said than done.
I present to you all that is needed to start a staffing agency, and in the end, you should be equipped enough to create your staffing agency.
This article will also provide a staffing agency BUSINESS STARTUP GUIDE. This is targeted at aspiring entrepreneurs interested in this business area. All you need to do is follow to the end to understand better how plans are written.
With the rise in the unemployment sector, you will realize that many people are looking to venture into various businesses to improve their standard of living.
In contemporary times, recruitment agencies are created to curb the rising unemployment rate in society.
Starting up a staffing agency can guarantee a source of second income for you by connecting companies that have vacancies with job seekers.
To ensure that you build a cordial relationship and continuous partnership, you must thoroughly examine employment seekers to ensure they meet your client’s requirements.
If the need arises, you will need to register with them as a recruiting agency, and they, in turn, inform you when there is a need to hire.
In this post, I will be giving a few tips on how you can start a recruitment agency to help curb the unemployment problem.
Here is how to start a recruitment firm.
To start up an employment agency business or staffing franchise like Adecco and AtWork, first, you need to pick a field that you think would work for you; you can decide by observing your interest and building upon it; it could be Agriculture or Banking and finance.
Whichever you decide to venture into, you must realize that every industry has its staffing needs. A consultant should prioritize these needs when developing your business proposal and objectives.
In this part of the world, no one is taught how to start up a recruiting agency in school. This is why it is necessary first to learn all there is to know about recruitment agencies.
The information you will gather most importantly would be what recruitment agencies do, how they work, how to build a customer line, how to make a profit or should I say, the employment plans available that make for sure that there is profit in this sector of business.
One requirement to run a recruiting agency is to have the ability to identify raw talents when you see them, and different people with different expertise from diverse places are the people you will be dealing with.
Therefore, you, on your part, will need to be sound in mind and understand to succeed in this sector.
This is a venture that is capital intensive, and to be able to run the recruiting company successfully, there has to be reserve money for payment of your staff, having enough cash to cover business expenses and advertisement of your business.
This is to say, you need to be financially prepared before venturing into any employment business model.
What are the documents needed to start a recruitment agency?
• Find out if a business license is required. Consult your local government agency for requirements. • Find out about laws related to advertising for employees . • Learn about taxes and the rates required. Get to know the amount and due dates of payroll and income taxes. • Research on the legal requirement related to insurance.
For employees and employers to agree that your business is legal or in a valid business setting, you must register your business with the required agency. Writing your business will help you become informed about everything necessary to run a successful business.
Many companies offer business registration depending on your location or where you reside. To find a reputable company and register your business is very essential.
A well-scripted business plan is needed to set up and run a successful business. A business plan will help a staffing agency know what they need to survive.
The plan will clearly state its unique business name, niche, mission, and vision; it will contain its financial plans, the services it wants to render, and the SWOT analysis.
A good business plan will give dimension and help your business have a clear purpose.
Location is one major factor for your business, which will be determined by the branch or field you want to venture into. This, on the other hand, is dependent on your target market. While choosing a location, take into consideration how profitable it would be to open up this business at whatever location you’re considering,
Creating a recruitment company business marketing plan and strategy would be best. You need to make a list of clients and prospective clients, and this selection can be made based on the industry your online recruiting firm focuses on.
You can create contact by making calls, writing and sending emails to prospective companies, and placing adverts in newspapers, magazines, and online job sites.
You need to design a suitable logo to show how severe and sincere your job agency is; a website is also required to help with marketing, business cards, and newsletters that would be able to send to your clients to help them have enough information about your placement agency and what you generally do.
This business cannot be run by just one person handling every department, which is why employing the service of others who are specialists in the field should be one area you also have to work on in the business.
To run a recruitment consulting agency successfully, you should look out for individuals who would, in their departments, help you build your business and have a tremendous increase in profits and a boost with clients.
You would need staff specializing in administrative work, staff with superb communication skills, and also staff in accounts. These are necessary to help build your business and guarantee its success.
Situations might arise where applicants need to be cautioned; in this situation, a lawyer will be the best person to accomplish this.
There must be terms and conditions, rights, and responsibilities that applicants must fulfill so that you will be getting them their required job. To prevent stories that touch or cases of not honoring agreements, you need a legal practitioner to make everything official and valid under the law.
A reasonable level of insurance is needed for your business to be termed original. Most clients will want to be assured that there is a measure of insurance if one of your clients damages their properties while on site.
So, getting an insurance company that understands your business and is ready to help cover expenses incurred by your clients at any time is very important.
Having filled an order, you need to plan how you will pay your employees: weekly, semi-weekly, or monthly. Rules guiding the payroll system that you must understand as long as you want to be successful in the business; these may include plans for overtime payment and vacation pay, amongst other payments.
You need also to sort out their taxes and remit them to the required governmental body or agencies. Most of the time, hiring payroll administrator personnel is the best option.
Having done all the above, it is time for you to start the business; by now, you must have secured a good location and purchased all the needed tools and equipment for the office, at least the basics. Your business must be registered at this point, and all financial calculations must be done and ready for carrying out.
Starting a staffing agency is just as easy as starting any business when you get those points right, and if only you wish to become successful in the field, failure to understand and adopt those points might be catastrophic.
To start an employment agency, you must understand how it works and your market size. Your feasibility study should take care of that.
Best Hire® is a new Human Resource agency business that seeks to contribute to developing a reliable database for businesses and companies looking for competent and qualified workforce.
As a small start-up, our size doesn’t matter as we are well-placed to penetrate the market by deploying industry best practices. The quality of our workforce counts in our favor.
The proprietor has been engaged at the highest levels of human resource recruitment for major multinational companies. His experience will be crucial to providing world-class recruitment services to our clients.
We will be involved in all types of employee matching services for our clients, including major corporate entities and small businesses. We consult with each client to find the right kind of employee.
We do the hard work while our clients concentrate on running their business. We deeply understand Ohio’s local market and seek to allocate human resources where they would perform best.
At Best Hire®, we are driven by a vision to contribute to the development of Ohio’s business landscape. This we seek to achieve through matching the correct type of employees to businesses.
These include both skilled and unskilled. In the next five years, we see ourselves among Ohio’s top 5 most preferred recruitment agencies.
Our mission is driven by providing unbeatable services to all types of businesses. We are satisfying a growing demand for capable and skilled hands.
Our recruitment agency will make sourcing the best hand easier, allowing our clients to commit to their business growth.
We are a sole proprietorship business sourcing for start-up capital through applying for a bank loan. $900,000.00 is required, and we have met the necessary conditions.
The loan will attract an interest rate of 9% monthly, with the principal sum due for payment in 4 years.
Our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats have been tested. The company contracted for this job is a reputable business solutions provider.
The study has allowed us to reorganize our business for the most impact and growth.
It has also helped us exploit opportunities and develop a contingency plan for threats.
For a better understanding of our findings, the results are included below;
This recruitment agency business was conceived to serve a market needing a competent human resources database.
Our strength is our ability to quickly connect businesses to the correct type of employees. The proprietor is experienced and knowledgeable in handling all business labor issues.
Our weakness arises from our current size. Our small size will limit our ability to get across to significant clients.
These clients usually look out for long-established and extensive recruitment agency businesses. This is a weakness we currently face as a small and new firm.
Opportunities abound in the form of increasing businesses that need our services. We are well adapted to providing the solutions they need. A significant part of this opportunity is that our clients recommend other businesses due to our commitment to providing excellent services.
When there is an economic recession, businesses no longer hire but downsize their workforce. This is bad for our business and will lead to a total halt in demand for our services. This threat is real. However, the good news is that economic recessions do not always happen.
We can project the demand for our services through a study of the current situation in the recruitment market. There is clear growth potential. This has enabled us to draw a sales projection covering three years, as reflected in the table below;
Our competitive advantage can be attributed to the extensive network of businesses our proprietor has established during his active years of service. This includes those with big businesses as well as with small business owners. We are using this advantage to leverage our capacity to deliver quality services.
We must use the most effective information dissemination channels to reach the business community.
This will include visiting our target clients to discuss our services and what we can offer. We will also advertise in newspapers, distribute fliers, and mount billboards that advertise our services.
This recruitment agency BUSINESS STARTUP GUIDE has been summarized to show you the most relevant information. You can follow this plan to write your comprehensive staffing agency business plan .
You should avoid trying to hasten things up. Going slowly and getting it right is much better than speed.
You can consider this a guide or template against which you can make comparisons when writing your plan. It must be stated that no matter how useful you find this sample, it will be of little value to you if you have not done a proper feasibility study of your business.
Corporate Resource LLC is a company located in Atlanta, Georgia. Our staffing agency provides businesses and corporate entities with a workforce. We offer consulting and training, helping businesses find a suitably qualified workforce. Whatever the staffing needs of our clients, we are up to the task.
We will offer highly skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled labor consultancy services. We seek to provide the best solutions to our esteemed clients. We understand that our clients do not have the time to get into the nitty-gritty of staff employment.
We handle the problematic aspect of the job by identifying and categorizing our human resource pool. These are provided with added job-specific training to increase efficiency. To enable us to get the job done, we are highly experienced personnel with many years of experience as recruiters. Our clients will include both domestic and foreign corporate entities.
Consulting entails many processes to match vacancies with the right type of people. Given this, our staffing agency will be involved in staffing for all businesses and industries.
These include the provision of staffing for the healthcare sector, the oil and gas, the provision of training services for specific positions, and the provision of temporary or contract-based staffing services.
Having the right crop of staff is essential to any business. We understand this and are fully equipped to provide such services to our clients. We are focused on eliminating the difficulties businesses face in getting the correct type of labor.
This will enable them to concentrate on efficiently running their businesses while we do the job.
Our staffing agency seeks to provide highly professional services, which will be second to none in the industry. Our reputation means the world to us. Hence, we are committed to building a reputation hinged on excellence. This will be achieved by performing beyond our client’s expectations.
We will need adequate financing to ensure a smooth take-off. We have done the necessary analysis on the capital required; this is more than $800,000.00.
We will be applying for a $1,200,000.00 bank credit. We are hoping to obtain such loans at single-digit interest rates. However, our negotiations will determine the outcome.
We have analyzed our competitiveness for a smooth take-off of our staffing agency. This focuses on vital areas that include our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The following are the results obtained;
We have been careful in choosing our staff. As a staffing agency business that seeks to make a positive impression, we have sought to become an example of the services we will offer.
We have selected professionals with the right experience. Some have served in significant staffing agencies as recruiters, while others have the required skills.
These will work in various capacities, including our recruiting department, training, marketing, and customer service providers.
We are a new entrant into the industry. This means it will take some time before we begin attracting clients and building a steady clientele flow.
In addition to providing staffing services to businesses, we have included training. This allows us to work closely with businesses to provide the correct type of training.
By outsourcing their training, our clients can focus on their business by allowing us to handle one of the most challenging aspects of hiring.
Competitors are a steady threat to this type of business. These are made up of other staffing agencies which will compete for our clients. Another threat is in the form of unfavorable government policies. Such situations are harmful to doing business. The biggest threat among these is a global economic meltdown.
This will lead to businesses shedding off their workforce, creating an unfavorable employment climate. This will directly impact our business as businesses will no longer be looking to hire but to survive.
Over the years, economic growth in the United States has influenced a rising employment rate. This is good for staffing agency businesses like ours.
Using this, we have done a sales projection for our business. This has revealed a positive outcome over three years, as shown below;
We welcome competition as it enables us to innovate better ways of serving our clients. Our pride lies in the quality of our management staff. These are composed of thoroughbred professionals who have contributed in no small measure to making the employment industry what it is.
Their impressive experience gives us a greater advantage in excelling over our peers.
We have identified several businesses and industries as potential targets in providing high-value staffing services.
These include the public sector, blue-chip companies, the real estate sector, financial institutions, the manufacturing industry, the healthcare industry, small start-ups, and the educational sector,
As a new staffing agency business, marketing is crucial to attracting a steady stream of clients. We are adopting several effective marketing strategies.
These include placing ads in newspapers and business magazines, bidding for all types of staffing agency contracts, using the internet to make our business more visible, and providing staffing services for all categories of businesses.
This staffing agency BUSINESS STARTUP GUIDE has been written with the aspiring entrepreneur in mind. You can review its content and better understand how your plan should be organized.
We have summarized this to allow you to grasp its general structure in the shortest time possible.
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Recruiting and retaining top talent isn’t easy, especially if you’re hiring for a global workforce.
The good news? You can use a recruitment plan template to streamline the hiring process. This makes it easier to scale your business anywhere in the world.
Read on to learn how to develop a recruitment plan template that works.
How do i create a recruitment plan template, it’s time to implement your recruitment plan template.
Businesses looking to scale can’t afford to waste time and energy developing a new recruitment plan whenever they need to bring on more talent. A recruitment plan template is a business’s structured approach to recruiting, screening, interviewing, and hiring new employees. It includes the detailed steps, strategies, and timelines required to find the best candidates.
A consistent, reusable template makes sure you aren’t recreating the wheel each time you need to recruit and hire new workers. As soon as you’re ready to expand or fill positions, you can start immediately with your template.
HR personnels can save a lot of time by developing a recruitment plan. A comprehensive plan outlining timelines, budgets, and qualifications for new hires cuts down on the guesswork and streamlines the hiring process.
Recruitment plan templates also help you track efficiency. You can see what you are doing well while identifying any areas that need refinement to consistently find the best candidates.
There are five key steps to creating an effective recruitment plan template. Identify your needs, establish your approach, decide how to locate candidates, start your efforts, and refine your methodology over time.
Let’s dive further into each step.
The first step for developing a recruitment plan template is to take stock of your current needs by answering the following questions:
Who does your business need to hire?
Start by narrowing down which positions you need to fill and what type of person you are looking for. Are you looking for independent contractors to complete short-term projects? Or employees interested in remote positions in another country?
Review your short-term and long-term business needs, especially if you plan to expand.
How many positions need to be filled?
Once you’ve taken stock of the types of team members you need, narrow down the number of positions you need to fill. Take a look at your current job descriptions, and revise them as needed.
Don't forget to identify any in-house promotion or advancement opportunities for your current employees. You need to keep this information in mind to determine how many recruits you need.
What is your timeline?
Now set your timelines for recruitment, vetting, and hiring. Of course, recruitment timelines vary depending on your business needs. On average, you can expect the entire process to take about 3 to 6 weeks .
Factor in time to onboard employees. New team members need additional time to familiarize themselves with company policies and job responsibilities. Onboarding may also include company or job-specific training for new hires.
Where are you looking to expand?
If your business is looking to expand internationally, there are additional factors to keep in mind. Each country has unique labor, employment, and tax laws that can affect your recruiting and hiring processes.
A Global HR partner like Remote can help you expand your business in a new country. We have legal entities around the world, offering you the expertise and support you need to stay compliant in every country.
Once you know the answers to these questions, you're ready to tackle your recruiting approach.
Start by looking at your previous hiring efforts to see what worked. Keep past successful strategies in your recruitment plan template.
Next, investigate the region you want to expand into, including any expectation that local employees have. Budget salaries, benefits, and other compensation to attract the best possible candidates.
Plan how to advertise your business to appeal to candidates. Make sure your process is aligned with your company’s values, mission, and goals. Find a talent assessment tool to predict the performance of potential hires. This can increase productivity by 10% and boost employee retention rates.
The average cost per new hire is $4,700 , so keep this in mind to determine your recruitment budget. See how much you want to spend on advertising, job postings, and recruiting events.
It's easy to only consider these hard costs, but you’ll also want to factor in soft costs. For example, managers may need spend valuable time to support HR leaders during recruitment.
Businesses have more options than ever to attract top-notch candidates.
Job boards are one way to get the word out that your company is hiring. Most job boards charge a fee for you to advertise, so research your options carefully. Some broadly advertise across industries, while others focus on specific niches.
Job fairs are another option. Some are in-person, while others are held as virtual events. If you go this route, plan who is hosting the event and how those individuals will vet potential candidates.
Social media is a great way to find top candidates. About 57% of people search for a new job through social media, while 73% found their last job using social media. Tap into the social media accounts your company already participates in, whether that’s LinkedIn, Instagram, or something else entirely.
Outsource your recruiting to a reputable staffing agency. Work with a staffing agency to identify your ideal candidate profile. The agency should complete the searching, screening, and interview process for you. If you’re hiring internationally, don’t forget the benefits of partnering with an employer of record (EOR). Remote’s EOR platform helps you hire excellent candidates in your location of interest while keeping your business compliant with local labor, tax, and employment laws.
Once you’ve decided on the specific methods through which to find candidates, you’re ready to start recruiting.
As you begin the recruitment process, think about how you want to screen applicants. You'll review job applications and resumes, and maybe also do a skills assessment. Continue with background and reference checks as needed, and complete an initial phone or video conference screening. Once candidates are vetted, you can start the interview process. Decide who will interview and the questions will look like. Some jobs may require a panel or succession of interviews to determine the best person for the job.
A good recruitment plan template also covers the onboarding process. Employees are 2.6 times more likely to stay with a company that has a smooth onboarding process. Unfortunately, only 12% of employees say their organization did a good job with onboarding. Don’t be a company that gives a bad onboarding experience for your employees. Check out our tips to create a smooth, satisfying onboarding process for each new hire.
Once you landed on your ideal recruiting plan, review its efficacy over time. Use a variety of metrics to analyze your recruiting and hiring results, and refine the plan until it’s seamless.
Your metrics could include the time taken to fill new positions. You can also track the acceptance rate of each position listed.
You can also track how new hires grow into their position over time. Are they successful in their roles? Can you identify candidates with growth and advancement potential? Do you notice a difference in employee turnover rate? Consider your metrics carefully, and use them to drive your future recruitment efforts. Over time, you will have a plan focused on locating and retaining the best possible candidates for your company.
Start building your recruitment plan template by defining your company’s needs. Who is your ideal candidate? Which positions do you need to fill? What is your timeline?
If you plan to expand internationally, you can join forces with a Global HR partner like Remote. You can easily post open positions in Remote Talent to attract top talent across the world. Learn how you can find the best international candidate through competitive benefits as part of your recruitment plan. Contact Remote to start recruiting and hiring internationally today.
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Launching a recruitment campaign isn’t just an HR affair. 👀 Imagine attracting talent who have the hardskills and fit in perfectly with your team’s culture!
It’s a strategy used to attract 🧲, assess and hire talent for a company. It can be broken down into 3 objectives:
In short, we’ll explain how to launch your campaign in 9 steps + innovative examples! 😇
Grab your best latte and happy reading! (Reading time: 5 minutes) ✨.
But why launch a recruitment campaign at all? Well, in an increasingly competitive job market, simply publishing an ad, sourcing and waiting for applications is no longer enough… A recruitment campaign will enable you to target 🎯 precisely the profiles you’re looking for, reach candidates who aren’t necessarily looking for a job, and above all, stand out from the competition . 💪🏼
Let’s go through the 9 steps! 👇🏼
Here, we’ll detail the responsibilities, daily tasks and objectives to be achieved .
Make no mistake about this step, as it lays the foundation for the entire recruitment process .
In fact, if you’re clear and precise about the job’s duties from the outset, you’ll reduce the risk of misunderstandings, and you’ll be sure that candidates understand what’s expected of them. 😇
To do this, you can work with the people involved to understand the real needs:
Then define the working conditions, level of responsibility and opportunities for advancement within your company. 📈
This way, you filter out from the outset those whose skills or expectations don’t match up, handy no? 👀
This step confirms that you’re attracting qualified candidates who are aligned with your company’s culture, employer brand and value. In reality, it’s like drawing a sketch of the ideal person for the job. 🤖
First, identify 🔎 the role’s technical skills . These can be:
Don’t limit yourself to technical skills.
Soft skills are just as important! Does the job require good communication skills, adaptability, and initiative? 👀
In addition to skills, think about the candidate’s personal characteristics . Ask yourself whether it’s essential for the person to be proactive, creative, or results-oriented. 🤔
Finally, ask yourself what would attract a candidate to your company? Is it the fact of :
Example : you’re recruiting a digital project manager, here’s his candidate profile. ⬇️
Criteria | Details |
---|---|
Training | Training in project management |
Experience | 5 years’ experience in digital marketing |
Technical skills | Ability to manage multi-functional teams, strong affinity with new technologies |
Behavioral skills | Dynamic, adaptable to change, strong sense of initiative |
Personal characteristics | Proactive, results-oriented, creative |
Values and culture | Aligned with innovation and teamwork, shares company values |
Professional motivations | Motivated by the development of disruptive projects, attracted by growth opportunities and work-life balance |
The job title must be precise and understandable. Avoid titles that are too technical or internal to the company, which may not be recognized by potential candidates.
It must immediately grab attention and give a clear idea of the role! 😇
Next, briefly describe the company. This section should offer an overview of your mission, your values, and what sets your company apart from the rest!
Pshiit, highlight what might attract a candidate , such as company culture or benefits. 👀
As for the description of responsibilities, you can list the main tasks and underline the challenges of the position. 💪🏼
Qualifications and skills required should be stated (only if this is an important criterion in your company). To do this, separate essential skills from those that are merely desirable.
This allows candidates to better assess whether they fit the profile you’re looking for.
Finally, don’t forget to specify the location of the position, the type of contract or any other details you feel are important! 🦋
If you didn’t know, a candidate’s persona is a fictitious profile that represents your ideal candidate. This marketing technique helps you better understand candidates’ motivations , behaviors and expectations , so you can better attract them. 🧲
If you don’t know how to do this, it’s very simple. Start by analyzing what your current employees do (especially those in positions similar to the one you’re looking for) and identify commonalities:
This information will help you in your quest to find the ideal candidate .
Finally, don’t hesitate to segment your personas according to the different types of profiles you want. Let me explain! ⬇️
You can create a persona for a young graduate looking for his or her first professional experience , and another for an experienced professional looking to move into a new sector. 🦋
In any case, for each one, don’t hesitate to identify 🔎 :
This step is very important because it’s not just about posting the ad on as many platforms as possible, but selecting the most relevant channels to reach your target audience ! 👀
Already, start by identifying the job boards where you can find your nugget candidates. ✨ I’m thinking in particular of platforms like Welcome to the Jungle, Indeed, or LinkedIn . 👀
There’s a quick and easy strategy for sending out your job postings: prospecting. 🚀
We’re going to show you how to use a tool that’s going to make your recruitment automation easier: Waalaxy. 👽
If you don’t know what Waalaxy is, it’s an automated prospecting tool for LinkedIn and E-mail, designed to be easy to use and accessible to everyone . 👽
Back to business, go to LinkedIn and search for your profile by mentioning, for example, job title, location, industry sector and profile language. 👇🏼
Then import them directly into Waalaxy using the Chrome extension. 😇
Once your prospects have been imported, you can create your campaign (over 99 sequences). We have chosen « Invitation + Message ».
Next, set the parameters of your campaign and, most importantly, write an impactful , relevant message that makes your prospects want to apply!
If you’re in need of a little inspiration, Waalaxy has just released Waami, an AI assistant that drafts messages to perfection. ✨
To find out more about the tool, click here! 👇🏼
Once your ad has been posted and the applications start coming in, you need to keep a close eye on the interactions. 👀
To do this, you can use an application tracking system (ATS) to centralize all applications and interactions.
It’s advisable to respond promptly to every application. Even an automated acknowledgment can make a difference, as it shows candidates that their application has been received and is being considered. 😇
But wait, we’re not just talking about managing applications here. Think also of the possible questions or requests for information that candidates may have by e-mail, or even on social networks. 🦋
Responding quickly and sincerely strengthens your company’s image and improves the candidate’s experience.
This step allows you to filter the candidates to define those who best match the positions! 😇
A little tip: establish selection criteria based on the skills , experience and qualifications you defined in the previous steps.
But that’s not all: take the time to evaluate the soft skills that jump out at you 👁️, such as :
These elements can be decisive for the long-term success of a position.
Finally, once you’ve shortlisted the CVs, get ready to enter the interview phase! ✨
Last but not least, the interviews! 💪🏼
Prepare for your interviews with targeted questions 🎯 that address both specific skills for the position, and soft skills.
For example, you can ask behavioral questions that assess how the candidate has handled similar situations in the past. 👀
The eighth stage of the recruitment process involves conducting interviews . This phase is crucial for assessing both the candidates’ technical skills , and their fit with the company’s culture and ability to integrate into the team.
During the interview, observe the candidate’s communication, attitude and enthusiasm.
Did you know that there are software programs that allow you to make a selection of CV?
How can you do this? Well, thanks to filters that you decide on, such as: 👇🏼
We recommend these two tools: 👇🏼
1️⃣ Workable: this tool uses artificial intelligence to analyze and sort candidates’ CVs. It also offers candidate recommendations based on these criteria, which can help you focus on certain profiles. 👀
2️⃣ Teamtailor: this tool allows you to quickly filter applications to eliminate those that don’t match your criteria, and therefore reduces the time spent on pre-selection.
Take detailed notes for each interview to compare candidates objectively. 📝
Now we’ve reached the final stage of a recruitment campaign : analysis! 🤓
To do this, examine key performance indicators (KPIs) such as:
📢 Breaking news: a short break in the program to quickly return to Waalaxy. 📢 Directly on the dashboard, you have the statistics of your campaign of quickly with some KPI ! 👀
📢 End of breaking news, thank you for listening.📢
Once you’ve recruited your candidates, ask yourself: are they a good fit for the job and the company? 🤔
To do this, don’t hesitate to gather as much feedback as possible from stakeholders, not forgetting the candidates. 🌞
Finally, a word of advice: document your successes and failures, so that you can adjust your strategies to improve your next campaigns. 💪🏼
Now that you’re a recruiting whiz 🃏, let’s analyze some recruitment campaigns that worked! 😇
Violette Léger (HR at Waalaxy) regularly posts anecdotes about the company, its values and other stories on LinkedIn.
In this post , she thanks previous generations and creates an emotional connection.
Why ? 🤔
Well, this empathy helps to humanize the company and attract 🧲 candidates who share these values (incidentally, she mentions at the end that Waalaxy is recruiting ). 👀
By publishing on LinkedIn , the approach moves from a simple job offer to a genuine promise of company culture. 😇
In this campaign, McDonald’s doesn’t show off its restaurants or the latest trendy menu, but rather what young people call the brand, nodding to the campaign messag e, Make It Yours. 🍟
It’s easy to see that this is more than just a fast-food restaurant, it’s a place where young people can turn and make themselves at home. 🏠
It’s also a reminder that leaving home or going to university is a luxury many can’t afford.
The campaign is designed to attract specialized civilian talent who may not be interested in traditional military careers, but who may be motivated by unique scientific challenges. 💪🏼
Indeed, the campaign is clearly geared towards people with research skills in glaciology or geophysics. ❄️
The slogan proves that this work allows candidates to advance in their field, take on unique definitions and contribute to world-class projects. 😇
In this campaign, Disney invites potential candidates to be authentic, to join Disney, and to contribute to the history of the legendary brand. 😇
Each image has been carefully chosen and represents something:
Here, the aim was to recruit talented software engineers and mathematicians without directly announcing that Google was behind the ad. 👀
The billboard displayed a problem, and few people are capable of solving it (I dare you to succeed 🤔).
This strategy encourages those capable of solving the problem to access the website, making the invitation exclusive and attracting the attention of top talent. 💡
To reach students, the University of Florida wants to raise awareness of alcohol abuse and the prevention, treatment and recovery programs available to them. 👀
This starts with a catchphrase from Albert Einstein that makes no sense whatsoever to grab attention. 🤯
Then, the university reassures students about the potential social pressure of alcohol.
The poster uses a demystifying strategy, showing that exaggerated or erroneous perceptions are not uncommon, and that misconceptions about alcohol consumption can also exist. 👀
Last but not least, our favorite furniture brand… Ikea ! 🇸🇪
In this campaign, Ikea is targeting individuals who share the company’s values and vision of offering 50% plant-based main courses in restaurants by 2025.
It’s technology meets sustainability.
Ikea encourages entrants to contribute their innovative ideas, while tasting plant-based meatballs prepared using a 3D printer. 🖨️
Take advantage of the power of Waalaxy to generate leads every day. Start prospecting for free, today.
As you can see, launching an effective recruitment campaign is more than essential if you want to :
A well-thought-out strategy is the key 🔑 to building a team aligned with your values , and continuing to contribute to your long-term success.
So don’t let this opportunity slip through your fingers , start your recruitment campaign now! 💪🏼
Wait, don’t start your campaign just yet, we’ve got a few other things to tell you first. 🤭
There are several types of employment contract , but here is a non-exhaustive list: ⬇️
There are two types of recruitment: 👇🏼
There are several recruitment channels :
That’s it, you can start your recruitment campaign ! See you soon. ✌🏼
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Diversity and inclusion have become more than just buzzwords—they are essential to successful business strategies. Companies that prioritize diversity in their recruitment practices are better equipped to foster innovation, drive employee engagement, and achieve long-term profitability . However, creating a truly diverse workforce requires more than good intentions; it demands a well-thought-out and actionable diversity recruitment strategy.
This comprehensive guide explores everything you need to know about diversity recruitment strategies, including what diversity recruiting is, why it’s essential, and how to implement effective strategies to build a more inclusive workforce.
Diversity recruiting is the strategic search and employment of people with different backgrounds, races, ethnicities, ages, genders, abilities, sexual orientations, and other distinctive individual characteristics. It is a method beyond regular hiring processes in such a way that it brings inclusion into the workplace by valuing different perspectives . It intends to build a workforce that mirrors the vast array of people in society to foster creativity, problem-solving, and innovation within the organization.
Diversity recruiting means being aware of these biases and how to cleanse them in job postings, candidate assessments, interview practices, etc. Embracing diversity recruitment strategies means embracing the view that every candidate will have an equal opportunity to succeed.
According to a 2023 McKinsey report, companies with greater gender and ethnic diversity are 39% more likely to have above-average profitability than their less-diverse counterparts. This statistic underscores the tangible benefits of diversity, not only in terms of social equity but also in driving business success. A diverse workforce can bring different perspectives and ideas, leading to more innovative solutions and a better understanding of the diverse customer base, ultimately contributing to the company’s success.
The concept of diversity recruiting is a subset of the overall umbrella practice known as DEI: diversity, equity, and inclusion . Strategies for DEI recruiting are intended to be fair and devoid of any barriers that may prevent specific groups from being represented proportionately within the workforce. Those strategies include proactive sourcing of diverse candidates, ensuring diversity in the interview process, and creating a company culture embracing inclusivity.
Underlining its relevance, diversity recruitment is not a trend but a vital component of modern human resources practice , which you can learn more about in our e-book Human Resources Explained . As businesses go more global, the various perspectives and ideas that come with having a diverse team could prove highly advantageous. In addition, workforce diversity will help an organization better understand and serve its diverse customer base.
A diversity recruitment strategy is crucial for several reasons, both from a moral and business perspective. Firstly, a diverse workforce fosters a more inclusive and supportive workplace culture . Employees who feel valued and included are likelier to be engaged, productive, and loyal to the company. Human Resources Explained , in turn, reduces turnover rates and saves the organization the costs associated with recruiting and training new hires.
A well-defined diversity recruitment strategy also enhances the company’s reputation . In today’s socially conscious world, customers and job seekers are increasingly considering how companies address diversity and inclusion. Organizations known for their commitment to diversity often attract top talent seeking an environment where they can thrive, regardless of their background.
Moreover, diversity in the workplace leads to better decision-making and problem-solving . Diverse teams can solve problems faster than teams composed of individuals with similar backgrounds. Diversity brings together different viewpoints and experiences, leading to more creative and effective solutions.
Another critical aspect of diversity recruiting is its role in driving innovation . Diverse teams are more likely to develop novel ideas and approaches, giving the company a competitive edge in the market. Companies like Google and Microsoft have long recognized diversity’s value and implemented comprehensive diversity hiring strategies to foster innovation.
Additionally, having a diversity recruitment strategy is essential for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements . In many countries, laws are in place to prevent discrimination in hiring, and companies must demonstrate that they are taking steps to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates. Failure to do so can result in legal consequences and damage to the company’s brand.
Lastly, from an ethical standpoint, diversity recruitment aligns with the principles of fairness and equality . It ensures everyone has an equal chance to succeed regardless of background. This helps build a more just society and aligns with the values of many modern organizations.
Diversity recruitment strategies can vary widely depending on the organization’s goals, industry, and specific challenges. However, several proven strategies can be adopted by companies to enhance their diversity hiring efforts.
Another strategy is to implement bias-free hiring practices . This involves training recruiters and hiring managers to recognize and mitigate unconscious biases that may influence their decisions. Techniques such as blind recruitment, where candidate names and other identifying information are removed from resumes, can also help to prevent bias. Studies have shown that blind recruitment can increase the chances of diverse candidates advancing in the hiring process.
Employee resource groups (ERGs) can also significantly influence diversity recruitment. ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups formed around shared characteristics or life experiences. These groups can provide valuable insights into the needs and challenges of diverse employees and help shape more inclusive hiring practices. Companies like PepsiCo and Google have used ERGs to connect with diverse talent and improve recruitment strategies.
Referral programs encouraging employees to refer candidates from underrepresented groups can be another powerful tool. Research from the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests that referrals tend to produce more successful hires. By incentivizing referrals from diverse backgrounds, companies can tap into networks they might need access to through traditional recruitment channels.
Internship and mentorship programs targeted at underrepresented groups are also highly effective in building a pipeline of diverse talent. Programs like Google’s Code Next and Facebook’s University Recruiting focus on providing opportunities for students from underrepresented backgrounds to gain experience in the tech industry. These programs help diversify the workforce and develop the next generation of leaders.
Lastly, companies should regularly review and update their job descriptions to ensure they are inclusive and not deter diverse candidates. Using gender-neutral language and emphasizing the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion can make job postings more appealing to a broader range of candidates.
Ensuring your organization follows diversity recruiting best practices requires a proactive and continuous approach. It’s not enough to simply set diversity hiring goals; companies must actively work towards creating an inclusive hiring process that supports those goals
One of the first steps in following diversity recruiting best practices is to conduct a comprehensive audit of your current hiring processes . This involves analyzing recruitment data to identify potential biases or disparities in how candidates from different backgrounds are evaluated and selected. For example, examining the stages at which diverse candidates drop out of the hiring process can provide insights into where improvements are needed.
Training is another critical component of diversity recruiting best practices. All individuals involved in the hiring process, from recruiters to hiring managers, should receive training on unconscious bias and cultural competence. This training helps to ensure that all candidates are evaluated based on their skills and qualifications rather than preconceived notions or stereotypes.
Implementing structured interviews is also a best practice in diversity recruiting. Structured interviews involve asking all candidates the same questions, reducing the likelihood of bias influencing the evaluation process. They are one of the most reliable methods for predicting job performance and help ensure a fair and consistent evaluation of all candidates
Another best practice is establishing clear diversity recruitment metrics and regularly monitoring progress against these metrics. This could include tracking the diversity of candidate pools, the percentage of diverse candidates who advance through each stage of the hiring process, and the retention rates of diverse employees. By regularly reviewing these metrics, companies can identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions to enhance their diversity recruitment strategies.
It’s also essential to foster an inclusive company culture that supports diversity beyond just the hiring process. This means creating an environment where all employees feel valued and included, which can be achieved through initiatives like diversity training, employee resource groups, and inclusive leadership practices. An inclusive culture not only helps retain diverse talent but also attracts new candidates looking for a supportive and welcoming workplace.
Finally, companies should seek employee feedback on the effectiveness of their diversity recruitment efforts. Surveys, focus groups, and exit interviews can provide valuable insights into how current and former employees perceive the organization and where there may be opportunities for improvement
A diversity recruiting plan outlines an organization’s steps to attract, hire, and retain a diverse workforce. It is a roadmap for implementing diversity recruitment strategies and ensuring the company meets its diversity and inclusion goals.
At the core of a diversity recruiting plan is a clear definition of the organization’s diversity and inclusion objectives . These objectives should align with the company’s overall mission and values and be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). For example, an objective might be to increase the percentage of women in leadership roles by 20% over the next three years.
The plan should also outline the key strategies that will be used to achieve these objectives. This could include specific recruitment initiatives, such as partnerships with diversity-focused organizations, targeted outreach to underrepresented groups, and implementing bias-free hiring practices. Each strategy should be clearly defined, with details on how it will be executed, who will be responsible for it, and how success will be measured.
A diversity recruiting plan should also include a timeline for implementing the various strategies and achieving the defined objectives. This timeline should be realistic, and the resources and support needed to carry out the plan effectively should be considered.
Another critical component of the diversity recruiting plan is the establishment of accountability measures. These include assigning roles and responsibilities for diversity recruiting efforts, regularly reviewing progress, and holding leaders and managers accountable for meeting diversity goals.
Metrics and diversity KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are essential for measuring the success of the diversity recruiting plan. These metrics include the diversity of the candidate pool, the percentage of diverse hires, the retention rates of diverse employees, and employee satisfaction scores related to diversity and inclusion. Regularly tracking and analyzing these metrics can help the organization make data-driven decisions and adjustments to the plan as needed.
The plan should also include communication strategies to ensure that all employees know the organization’s commitment to diversity and how they can contribute to these efforts. This might involve regular updates from leadership, training sessions on diversity and inclusion, and opportunities for employees to provide feedback on the plan.
Finally, a diversity recruiting plan should be a living document that is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in the organization’s goals, the external environment, and the effectiveness of the strategies being implemented. This continuous improvement ensures that the organization remains committed to diversity and inclusion over the long term.
When developing and implementing diversity recruitment strategies, it’s essential to consider the various types of diversity that contribute to a well-rounded and inclusive workforce. Companies can create a more dynamic and innovative work environment by understanding and addressing these different types of diversity.
Considering all these types of diversity when crafting a diversity recruitment strategy is crucial for building a truly inclusive workforce. Each form of diversity brings perspectives, skills, and experiences, contributing to a more prosperous and more dynamic work environment.
Companies can build a more inclusive, innovative, and successful workforce by implementing and continuously refining diversity recruitment strategies. Diversity recruiting is not just about meeting quotas or checking boxes; it is about creating a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to the organization’s success.
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