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What is the Difference Between Recruitment and Talent Acquisition?

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In common HR parlance, two terms – recruitment and  talent acquisition  – are often used synonymously. However, while there are definite overlaps, the two expressions significantly differ from each other.    While recruitment is the simple process of filling up vacancies,  talent acquisition  is an ongoing process, with a long-term strategy in mind, to find future leaders of a company - equipped with a very specific skillset. A talent acquisition company  focuses on finding the best talent suitable for its client, who often asks for specific skillsets - be it technical or non-technical.    The  talent acquisition process  involves a  talent acquisition specialist  scouting through hundreds of resumes, interviewing and screening candidates for skilled jobs and then facilitating the hiring and onboarding process on behalf of its client.    Several companies now outsource this important, albeit cumb...

Why should Employers use a Recruitment Agency for their hiring process?

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Perhaps one of the most tiresome processes of operations in a company is the hiring process. Yet, hiring is possibly the most important activity that ensures the longevity and profitability of a company. The wrong staffers could harm the company, leading to lower productivity and profitability. The right staffers, on the other hand, can take the company to the height of success.    The hiring process, therefore, needs to be carefully mediated and should involve multiple teams, experts, and managers. Ideally, it should be exhaustive and meticulous, so that the maximum number of candidates can be assessed. But let’s get real. In the contemporary world, who has the time and energy to spend days, sometimes even months, on the hiring process? Like all other areas of operations, hiring too needs to be streamlined and made more efficient.    A recruitment agency is a perfect solution to this. It can save you time, money, and the hassle of recruiting a candidate. In ...