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This article was originally published on MXPIQ.COM in 2023
Agency Management & Marketing Operations Expert, Jim Wallace, of Blum Consulting Partners explores the best ways to prepare for work with contractors and how to best streamline the process for both procurement and agencies.
Competitive Analysis
“Surprisingly the mark-up staffing companies charge clients can range from 20% to 100%. It pays to run a competitive analysis to drive to the best rates and get transparency”
Most in-house agencies are built with a mix of staff employees, contractors, and freelancers which allows flexibility to scale and address burst capacity needs, seemingly, a sound business and operational approach.
But how do you prepare to work with contractors? How do you align with HR and Procurement to make sure you are getting your needs met? What are the pitfalls and best practices for working with a staffing company? And how do you know if you will get the right talent at the right price?
Of course, there are many things you should evaluate when reviewing and selecting a staffing company.
We always start with a competitive selection process. It is wise to take a fresh look at the field of staffing companies even if you have experience with hiring. While there are many things to look for during your review, some key ones include markup, conversion flexibility, true experience in securing “agency” talent, their reputation and level of service, and culture and chemistry fit. Also, ask for recent and relevant case studies.
Following are five key considerations to help you prepare for hiring and ensure you find the right company to meet your in-house agency staffing needs.
As you can see, there are many things to consider when selecting and setting up a staffing company for your in-house agency. If you utilize these best practices, it will help ensure you find the right partner and get the right talent for the job.
About the author
Blum Consulting Partners, Inc., specializes in process review, analysis, and implementation to maximize creative output, effective process, and efficient use of resources in the creative execution process. We work with agencies, creative content providers, marketing stakeholders, and in-house agencies, to identify and close gaps at each step of the creative process. We deliver solutions and implement procedures that help companies plan for future growth, deliver on expectations, communicate better internally and externally, and save time and money.
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