It’s no surprise that Austin hosts a healthy, thriving gig economy. As an emerging national trendsetter, Austin sits on the cutting edge of economic and industry trends. It’s estimated that by 2027, 50.9% of the U.S. population will be freelancing. That trend is being driven by a number of factors but the main driving force comes from the savings and convenience it offers the employers who are hiring freelancers. These progressive employers recognize and capitalize on the gig economy, which itself is in response to the preferences, needs, and accommodations of the burgeoning workforce of skilled, self-employed, temp, and contract workers.

There are plenty of articles on the pros and cons of the gig economy for both employers and employees—this is not one of them. This is about the companies that are either not in a position to employ freelancers or prefer not to. These more traditional businesses have a functioning business model they may not want to disrupt, yet see the value and are interested in applying gig economy benefits. Additionally, it’s about how to find candidates who are attracted to the flexibility and non-traditional perks of the gig economy but who are looking for more traditional (steady) work. That includes finding the sort of staffing agency Austin features where that talent can be found.

Working Remotely

Telecommuting is one of the most important and commonly sought after benefits among candidates today, particularly millennials. It’s arguably as much about independence, flexibility, and trust as it is about convenience. Consider if the open positions currently require in-house employees or if the job tasks could just as easily be accomplished remotely (at least some of the time). If there’s no demonstrable loss of productivity from working remotely, it’s well worth it to offer off-location options to attract and retain top talent.

Agency Sourcing of Employees

While the recruitment and hiring model is changing, staffing agencies remain an excellent resource for employers (and those hoping to be employed). Finding a good recruitment agency that really focuses on partnering with and establishing tailored hiring strategies for every client is likely the best employment solution available. With the gig economy in full swing and growing, the temp agency Austin needs is the one that really knows their clients, really knows their candidates, and excels at finding dynamic talent on a temp, permanent, and temp-to-hire basis.

Non-Traditional Benefits

As mentioned, the emergence of the gig economy is due in no small part to candidates seeking flexibility, independence, and the perks of non-traditional employment. But in this competitive gig economy there’s no reason a “traditional” employer needs to remain fully traditional. Dozens of employers are seeing terrific results from offering non-traditional benefits like pet insurance, student loan assistance, and on-site amenities including massages, manicures, childcare, haircuts—even offering snacks, kombucha on tap, or meals. Lifestyle perks have become increasingly popular as well and can contribute to the vibrancy of an employer’s culture. Some examples are food discounts at restaurants and grocery stores, gym memberships, museum memberships, group volunteering opportunities, and paid time off for personal volunteerism, sabbaticals, and so on. Last, never underestimate the draw of flexible scheduling so employees can work when they want and are most productive, or benefits like unlimited PTO.

About The HT Group

Since 2001, Texans looking for the best work and the best candidates have leveraged the resources, experience, talent, personal touch, and commitment of The HT Group. With locations in North Austin, South Austin, and Beaumont, The HT Group serves a diverse selection of industries and fields. Their success and the personal attention they give to employers and candidates has established them as one of the top temp, recruitment, and staffing agencies in Texas. They are the premier Austin executive recruiters, additionally specializing in entry-level, temporary, temp-to-hire, and technical recruitment. The dedication, skill, and expertise of The HT Group’s recruitment team means they find the best positions for the best candidates and help out a wide variety of employers.

To find a new job or a new employee, connect with The HT Group, the Austin area’s most successful and committed staffing partners, at Thehtgroup.com

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In many ways, Austin represents a microcosm of broader national employment trends. It has low unemployment, an increasingly tech-centric employment model, and growing participation in the gig economy. In this humming economy with low unemployment in the Austin area as well as nationally, many employers are struggling to find the best applicants.

A rising tide lifts all boats, as they say, because a good economy is good for everyone doing business in it. It also indicates a wealth of employment opportunity, particularly for top talent with the skills, aptitude, creativity, and initiative that drive a business’s success. It’s a dynamic that raises a question for those engaging in hiring, staffing, or the technical recruiting that Austin relies on: How can an employer attract the best candidates for their positions in a candidate’s marketplace?

Social Media Recruiting

It is time to embrace the importance of social media in the modern employment paradigm. A study found that 73% of millennials between 18-34 seeking work found their current or last job on social media. Older models of posting job listings in the “help wanted” section, and even on online job sites and aggregators, is changing. That’s not to say these methods have become obsolete, as there is still a market that hasn’t completely latched on to social media, but the gap is closing. It is now a requirement to have, at the minimum, a passive social media recruitment strategy, and the more robust the campaign, the better the results.

Using a Recruiter

While the relevance and effectiveness of job bulletin boards and aggregators, online and off, may be changing, there’s one hiring dynamic that hasn’t: the recruiting agency. The key is to find or be found by the best staffing agency Austin offers. The best staffing agencies are those that focus on specially-tailored relationships between employers and candidates. It should be an agency that has enjoyed a long and successful tenure navigating the Austin job market, including successfully incorporating new tech jobs through IT staffing Austin. It’s an added bonus if you can find a staffing partner that specializes in multiple recruitment solutions including temporary and temp-to-hire staffing and executive recruitment.

Employees Who Left (on Good Terms)

There’s a comprehensive understanding among employers that retaining a good employee is far less expensive than training a new one. It’s surprising, then, how rarely employers reach back out to talented former employees who left on good terms. Employees may resign from a position, without ill will, for any number of reasons. They may have been offered a better salary elsewhere, had scheduling conflicts, been curious about another position or company, or may have been simply looking for a change of pace. If the split was amicable, why not check in with them with a clear idea of what you’d be willing to offer to bring them back. It’s not exceedingly rare for someone to leave a position and come to regret that decision but not feel that inquiring after their old position was an option. And all you’re risking is a flattered “no.”

About The HT Group

Since 2001, Texans looking for the best work and the best candidates have leveraged the resources, experience, talent, personal touch, and commitment of The HT Group. With locations in North Austin, South Austin, and Beaumont, The HT Group serves a diverse selection of industries and fields. Their success and the personal attention they give to employers and candidates has established them as one of the top temp, recruitment, and staffing agencies in Texas. They are the premier Austin executive recruiters, additionally specializing in entry-level, temporary, temp-to-hire, and technical recruitment. The dedication, skill, and expertise of The HT Group’s recruitment team means they find the best positions for the best candidates and help out a wide variety of employers.

To find a new job or a new employee, connect with The HT Group, the Austin area’s most successful and committed staffing partners, at Thehtgroup.com

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