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By Molly Wood, SPHR, MAOL Senior HR Consultant 
The challenges of recruiting – where do we even begin? It’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack, but the needle is a highly skilled and motivated employee, and the haystack is a sea of unqualified applicants.
The Long and Winding Road to Hiring
According to various studies, it takes an average of 42 days to hire a new employee. That’s right, 42 days of sifting through resumes, conducting interviews, and waiting for the perfect candidate to come along. It’s a wonder anyone gets hired at all. And let’s not forget the cost of having a position open for so long. Gallup research estimates that the average cost of an open position is around $500 per day. That’s a whopping $21,000 for a 42-day hiring process. Ouch.
The Cost of Waiting
But wait, it gets worse. The longer a position remains open, the more it costs. And we’re not just talking about the direct costs of recruitment, like job postings and travel expenses for interviews. We’re talking about the indirect costs, like the loss of productivity and the strain on existing employees who have to pick up the slack. It’s like a never-ending cycle of recruitment doom.
A Beacon of Hope
But fear not, dear employers, for there is hope. San Diego Employers Association (SDEA) provides Talent Acquisition services that can help you find the ideal candidate in no time. And the best part? SDEA charges for hours worked, not a percentage of salary. So, the cost to engage a quality candidate won’t be equal to the cost of the open position. It’s like a breath of fresh air in the recruitment wilderness.
The SDEA Difference
With SDEA‘s Talent Acquisition services, you can say goodbye to the recruitment blues and hello to a streamlined hiring process. Their team of experts will work with you to find the right candidate for your position, and you’ll only pay for the hours they work. It’s a win-win situation. So, why wait?
Recruiting may not be a daydream, but it doesn’t have to be a nightmare. With an effective strategy, you can find your next employee and avoid the costly pitfalls of a prolonged hiring process. So, go ahead and take the recruitment leap with SDEA. Your business (and your sanity) will thank you. At SDEA we are HeRe with you. 858-505-0024
