Why Recruitment Agencies Invest in a Feedback System 


A robust feedback system is essential for recruitment agencies aiming to enhance their processes, improve client and candidate satisfaction, and drive continuous improvement. By systematically collecting, analysing, and acting on feedback, agencies can gain valuable insights into the efficacy of their hiring processes and client relationships, identify issues and make informed decisions that enhance their overall performance.


The first step is to establish clear objectives. Understanding what you aim to achieve through feedback collection is key and there may be a range of reasons such as improving candidate experience, enhancing client satisfaction, identifying training needs or having the ability to prove what sets your agency apart from the competition to name a few. 


Timing

Timing is crucial for effective feedback collection, and gathering feedback at various stages of the recruitment process ensures that feedback is relevant and timely, capturing the candidate's and client's perspectives at each of the critical touch points.


This is why Recruiter Insider automates and captures feedback at the different stages; Interview with Recruiter, Client Interview, Placement, Onboarding and even up to 12 months after start date. 


It is the timing of this feedback that significantly influences the response rates of candidates and clients completing them and Recruiter Insider clients see response rates at about 30% compared to the industry average of about 17.8%. {Report here}.


We find that the agencies who communicate the importance of feedback to their candidates and clients and how it is used to drive improvements experience much higher response rates than those who don’t. 


A Commitment to Excellence

Ultimately, investing in a comprehensive feedback system demonstrates a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. It fosters a culture of transparency and responsiveness, where every stakeholder's voice is heard and valued.


This, in turn, builds trust and loyalty among clients and candidates, setting the agency apart in a competitive market.


Recruitment agencies that prioritise and effectively utilise feedback are better equipped to refine their processes, enhance their service delivery, and achieve long-term success in the fast-paced nature of the recruitment industry.


To find out more book a demo with us here.

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