We discussed typical issues occurring, when you use recruitment agencies, on this blog already (see this article on salesforce incentivisation on iProCon Insight 09/2008). Based on a recent case study and a survey as well as further observations, we want to give you some ideas about how to cut recruitment cost while increasing quality at the same time by using alternative channels and by managing agencies better, when you need them.

This article on recruitment best practice  

• shows some evidence that many organisations spend far too much on recruitment agencies, while still not getting the best candidates
• presents a case study on how an Australian software company cut recruitment costs by half relying much more on referrals than agencies
• explores the role of recruiting websites, communication, and organisational culture in your recruitment process