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Six Benefits of Using a Senior Living Recruiting Firm

Recruiting high caliber candidates in senior living  is quite challenging. If you’re thinking about investing in new executive talent, you need to make sure that you’re using the best recruitment methods available and that should include an industry specific executive recruiting firm.

Saves Time. Senior living recruiters have access to a wider pool of top notch active and passive candidates than most organizations do. This translates to quickly identifying qualified candidates for your open key position. In addition, recruiters can do the initial screening and vetting. Plus, they often negotiate salaries and other terms of employment saving you time.

Saves Money. Most organizations realize that it not only takes time to find the perfect candidate but there’s a cost involved as well. A complex and lengthy in-house recruitment process can be pricey plus, not all new hires work out. The estimated cost of a bad hire ranges from 5 to 27 times the amount of the person’s actual salary depending on the location and position that needs to be filled. Senior living recruiters actually save you money with the ability to zero in on highly qualified industry candidates and thus, avoiding a complicated hiring process and long-term vacancies. In addition, most recruiting firms offer a replacement guarantee.

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