Permanent Recruitment

A Strategic Approach to Talent Acquisition

Permanent recruitment, also known as permanent placement or direct hire, is a recruitment process where candidates are hired directly by an organization to fill a permanent vacancy. This approach offers numerous benefits to both employers and employees.

Benefits to Employers

Long-term talent acquisition: Permanent recruitment allows organizations to secure top talent for the long haul
Cultural fit: Permanent employees integrate into the company culture, fostering a cohesive team environment
Knowledge retention: Permanent staff retain organizational knowledge and expertise
Reduced turnover costs: Lower recruitment and training costs due to reduced employee turnover
Increased productivity: Permanent employees are more invested in the organization’s success

Benefits to Employees

Job security: Permanent employment provides stability and security
Career growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement
Benefits and perks: Access to company benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans
Work-life balance: Permanent employees often enjoy better work-life balance
Sense of belonging: Integration into the company culture and team

Permanent Recruitment Process
Job description creation
Advertising and marketing
Candidate sourcing (database, social media, job boards)
Screening and shortlisting
Interviews (phone, video, in-person)
Reference checks
Job offer and negotiation
Onboarding and induction
Best Practices
Define clear job requirements
Utilize a structured interview process
Conduct thorough reference checks
⁠Provide competitive compensation and benefits
⁠Foster a positive employer brand
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Time-to-hire
Cost-per-hire
Quality-of-hire
Employee retention rates
Employee satisfaction surveys
Challenges
⁠Talent shortages
⁠Competition for top talent
⁠Lengthy recruitment processes
⁠High recruitment costs
Ensuring cultural fit
Outsourcing Permanent Recruitment
Access specialized expertise
Increase candidate reach
Reduce time-to-hire
Improve quality-of-hire
Enhance employer branding

By adopting a strategic approach to permanent recruitment, our clients can attract, retain, and develop top talent, driving business success and growth.