Finding qualified talent is hard enough, especially now with the migration drought and mass resignation trend triggered by the pandemic. This is where a staffing partner can help do the hard work of scouring the market to find talent that fits your organization's exact requirements.

The global health crisis brought about a massive shortage of staffing that has affected many companies all over the globe, forcing them to think outside the box and integrate staffing partnerships into their core business strategy.

Staffing partners specialize in connecting organizations in need of talent to qualified candidates, most of the time offering end-to-end services at a lower cost. They collaborate with the company to identify specific needs, lead the search for qualified professionals, do the screening and interviews, and onboard the new hires.

With a global talent shortage, most businesses prefer staffing partners that offer offshore outsourcing services. An offshore outsourcing company aims to meet the goals of an organization by allowing them to look beyond their borders and to tap the skilled resources in regions across the globe where talent is capable and rich.

If you're planning to scale amid a global skill shortage, find roles that are not available in your region, or meet surging business demands with additional labor, you need to get the right staffing partner that can help you meet your targets. Here are some steps you can take to find the right one for you.

1. Identify your exact needs
Start with the question “why?” Create an outline of your objectives and make them clear and precise. Having a list of your exact staffing needs makes the whole process easier and faster. Create profiles of the candidates you need with your managers.

Enumerate the soft and hard skills needed for each position. Identifying soft skills are equally important because they can be a measure of the candidate's potential to grow within and alongside your business.

You must also identify the time you need to hire, especially for niche roles or the positions that are hard to find. Having a specific list of requirements makes it easier to collaborate with your staffing partner.

2. Look for experts in your field
Some staffing service providers specialize in one or two verticals, like finance and accounting, while some are big enough to help you find talent in multiple sectors.

If you're looking to outsource talent in just one sector, you may want to find a provider that focuses on that field. But if you're looking to outsource talent in different sectors, find a partner that has experts in these verticals.

The best staffing partners have vertical experts who lead their recruitment teams. This information is readily available on most of the websites of the provider but making a quick phone or online consultation will go a long way.

3. Find a partner that enables business flexibility
The extent of flexibility a staffing provider offers is important, especially when you are building an offshore team.

Flexibility can refer to team management. Can the staffing partner provide talent that can work in your time zone? Does the provider have a structure that puts your brand, identity, and culture first? Can the provider allow you to have a branded and customized office abroad?

Flexibility can also refer to contracts. Find a partner that can allow you to expand or contract your international team whenever needed without the burden of lock-in or long-term contracts.

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