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Benefits of recruiting through Shepherd Stubbs

Editor • Aug 11, 2015

Speed

Finding the right Candidate can be a lengthy process if you decide to recruit yourself and replacing staff can often take longer than the notice period itself. Shepherd Stubbs, however, may already have suitable Candidates and if not, has the means to rapidly attract the people you require.


Time Saver

We can save you time particularly in resourcing, interviewing, testing, referencing and pre-selecting.


Cost Saving

The actual cost of using an agency is usually a fraction of the “real” cost of you recruiting for yourself. Advertising costs are handled by us and there are no fees until the position is filled successfully. Plus there is a rebate scheme should anything go wrong.


Advisory

When required, Shepherd Stubbs will advise on job descriptions, candidate specifications, remuneration and benefits, etc. Plus, we can also provide FCIPD qualified employment law advice if required.


Confidentiality

As well as providing interview facilities if needed, advertising positions through Shepherd Stubbs allows you the Client the confidentiality and anonymity required in certain recruitment circumstances.


Philosophy

Shepherd Stubbs’ Candidate Philosophy is the key to distinguishing us from other recruitment agencies. Treating Candidates as important customers attracts more quality people. Over 50% of our Candidates register by recommendation.


Expertise

Our Consultants and Managers are fully qualified professionals. We have been a recruitment agency since 1988 and our team have over 150 years of combined experience!


Quality Framework

Shepherd Stubbs is an ISO 9001 certified company and corporate member of the REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation).


Testing and Referencing

Thomas International Testing Software gives Shepherd Stubbs the ability to test numeracy, literacy, key depression, typing and software capabilities to ensure optimum skills matching. This service is backed up by our Candidate referencing processes, which allow you the Client, to make confident recruitment decisions.


Personality Profiling

Shepherd Stubbs offers Personality Profiling with Thomas International Behavioural Profiling questionnaires. These tools enable Clients to establish a closer job and cultural fit.


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