Preferred Supplier Lists: Finding the Perfect Blend
Preferred Supplier Lists (PSLs) for recruitment are like your daily coffee subscription – convenient, reliable, and predictable.
With a PSL, you can significantly expedite the end-to-end hiring process. Instead of starting with supplier evaluations and negotiations, you can turn to your trusted list of pre-approved suppliers.
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From an agency perspective, a PSL is invaluable. By regularly working with the same clients, we can build a better understanding of their values and culture. This makes it easier for us to find the perfect match of candidates and organisations, where culture and skills align, so they can succeed together.
But just as your taste buds crave a change from the norm with a cheeky pumpkin spice latte, your business might need to look elsewhere when it comes to finding niche talent. In today’s competitive job market, finding talent with the exact skill sets you’re looking for is the key to success. But the catch-22 is that this talent isn’t always readily available within your PSL. This is particularly true if you mainly work with generalist agencies without expertise in specialised or unusual roles.
For example, if you’re looking for a senior Python developer and your PSL doesn’t include a recruitment agency specialising in tech, you’ll be missing out on the top talent in the space. Specialist tech agencies, such as us, have years of expertise and relationship building that provides them access to skilled talent that isn't easily discoverable, including passive talent who might not be actively looking for a new position. Even when working with a specialist agency, ensure they have a proven track record in hiring for that specific role or, in this case, coding language.
Ultimately, the decision to PSL or not to PSL depends on your specific talent needs and the dynamics of your industry. It's about finding the right blend of reliable, cost-effective recruitment and the occasional exploration for niche talent that can give your organisation an edge.
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