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You want to drive your bottom line. By outsourcing some of your work, you are free to focus on your core competencies and increase productivity. If you are struggling with these issues, it may be time to think about contracting with a professional recruiter. A recruiter does not take up much-needed office space as I work from my home office. I do not take coffee breaks, vacations, sick days or personal days. I often work weekends, nights and even holidays.
- Work on an as-needed basis
- Are there to help when on-site personnel are overloaded
- Help keep manager or owner on track and on schedule
- Are available for seasonal or last-minute projects
- Charge only for the minutes "On Task"
- Supply their own computer, phones, fax, copier, and software
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Before you hire an HR professional, please consider these tips for talking with your consultant.
- Get to know your consultant by chatting with her on the phone. You should feel comfortable with her within about 5-10 minutes.
- Don't be afraid to ask questions. You have a right to know her background, her rates and how she works
- Be clear about what you want your consultant to be responsible for. If you need her to do personnel files but she does not have that listed, ask her if she can do the job.
- If you do not see it listed in her list of accomplishments, ask for it. If she does not provide that service she can usually find someone very capable to help out. She will not recommend someone she does not know well
- Be sure your account is kept current with your HR Professional. She has expenses to pay for her business, just as you do.
- Give a clear timeline to your consultant so all deadlines are met
- Always get an estimate of the time it will take her to complete the project. It may take a shorter or longer time than estimated but it will give you a starting point.
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