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What To Look for In A Health Staffing Agency: 4 Key Traits

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There are tons of companies offering HR or health staffing services, but there are a few features that set some apart from the pack. When selecting a staffing or recruitment company for your business, it’s important to recognize these features.

Let’s take a look at four qualities of a good staffing agency so you can know what to look for:

1. A Proven Track Record

One of the ways to ensure that your company gets the best possible service from an agency is to ask for references. You can also check out their website to see how long they’ve been in business, how many clients they serve, and what kind of work they do.

It is important to ensure the agency has a good reputation and can back up its claims with positive client reviews. That will give you a clear picture of its abilities and whether it is the right kind of agency for your business.

2. Quality Candidate Sourcing and Screening

The best agencies will take the time to thoroughly screen each candidate before presenting them to you. By screening them, they can ensure they’re sending only those candidates who are a good fit for the position.

Outsourcing your employee screening to a staffing agency can also help you avoid the legal risks of hiring an employee. You may not be aware of all their past work history or any other factors that could affect their performance at your company. On the other hand, the staffing agency will be able to perform the necessary background checks and ensure that they’re sending only top-quality candidates.

3. Quick and Reliable Communications

It’s important that your HR department has someone they can go to if they have questions about hiring or training processes — and it’s just as important that this person be able to get back to them quickly when they have questions or concerns about candidates. This way, everyone involved has all the information needed at their fingertips.

4. Customized Solutions That Match Your Business Needs

A good health staffing agency will understand the unique needs of your business and how those needs differ from what other companies are looking for. They’ll also be able to help you identify which types of employees will be the best fit for your company culture, which can make all the difference in whether a new hire sticks around.

Finding the Right Health Staffing Agency

Ultimately, it’s crucial to weigh together all the different factors when selecting a health staffing agency for your business. Each agency will have its unique perks and strengths, but it’s important to pay attention to the traits that truly make a company the best fit. It’s not always easy, but you can build a highly successful partnership with the right health staffing agency with enough care.

MedCerts is a premier provider of medical staffing services. We work with you to ensure the best possible fit for each position, and we’re always ready to help if you need assistance finding candidates or managing your company’s existing staff. Give us a call if you’d like more information!

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Written by

Jennifer Kolb

National Director of Workforce Development

As MedCerts National Director of Workforce Development, Jennifer Kolb is responsible for overseeing strategy and business development efforts at MedCerts with an emphasis on the k-career pipeline.

Prior to MedCerts, Jennifer served in several leadership positions at Tallo and Hawkes Learning where she built and lead sales and marketing, new product launches, technology development updates and an entire product relaunch to be ADA compliant.

Jennifer has spent a decade within the workforce industry working with educators, state leaders, business and industry officials, post-secondary institutions and grant organizations from across the country, all with the mission of bettering people’s lives. Coming from a long line of educators and with a business-centered mindset, Jen is passionate about student success and cultivating creative strategies for ensuring all talent has access to educational and career-related opportunities.

Jennifer earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing and Psychology with a focus in business management from Clemson University.

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