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Writer's pictureAnupama Sinha

Challenges in Staffing Industry

Updated: Jun 25

What have we covered?

  • Introduction to the Challenges in Staffing Industry

  • Issues in Staffing

  • The 5 C’s of Staffing

  • Staffing Challenges and Problems

  • How to deal with Staffing Challenges?

  • Wrapping it up…

  • FAQs

Introduction to the Challenges in Staffing Industry

Challenges in staffing industry is ever evolving, and we know that. So, here we go again, Staffing, the ever-changing face of industry.


New technologies, diversity, uncertainty and what not. Staffing firms do have quite an amount of issues that we get to hear from our clients. But nonetheless, a new day is a new challenge and a new opportunity.


In this blog, we will look upon the challenges that a staffing agency faces. We will summarize the pain points and showcase our thoughts on how to deal with it. So, fear not, there is always a ray of hope behind the darkest clouds.


So let’s dig right into it!


3 Aspects of Staffing

Issues in Staffing

Staffing calls for issues. How? Because it’s never the same.

Staffing handles the job market, and let’s face it- it can get messy sometimes. Issues in staffing is a no big deal if we actually identify them.


So, coming straight to the point, here are a few issues that every Staffing Industry faces.


Right at your tips:

  • High Turnovers

  • Talent Gap

  • Fluctuating Workload

  • High Labour Cost

  • Expensive Overtime


The 5 C's of Staffing

The 5 C’s of Staffing

This interesting concept will help you get through the way of Staffing efficiently. The 5 C’s of staffing will give you a clear picture on the necessities of the modern way of Staffing.


These are: -

  1. Compensate- Commissions, bonuses, stock options.

  2. Commend- Compliment, appreciate, praise.

  3. Challenge- Encourage, inspire, compete.

  4. Career- Influence, motivate, uplift.

  5. Culture- Share, retain, attract.

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Staffing Challenges and Problem

Now that we are aware of the issues of staffing, let’s get ahead and understand what is the primary problem that a Staffing Agency faces.


So, what’s the root cause?


“HIRING DELAYS CAN CAUSE A COMPANY OR AN ORGANIZATION A LOT OF MONEY”

And what’s the solution?

  • Implementing Upskilling Initiatives

  • Promoting balance between work and life

  • Hiring short term workers

  • Implementing Re-skilling Initiatives

  • Acting on employee feedback

  • Improving the company’s culture


Problems & Solutions for Global Hiring

How to deal with Staffing Challenges?

It’s no rocket science. Dealing with Staffing Challenges isn’t as bad as it seems. Solutions are always near when the need arises.

Here are a few tips that will get you through:

  1. Utilize Automation

  2. Emphasize on the importance of employees and values.

  3. Plan long-term recruiting and hiring

  4. Training and development of the current staff

But it isn’t limited to just here. We need to address this on a global level.

Problems and Solutions for Global Hiring:

  1. Compensation & benefits for International Staff- This includes travel allowances, health insurances, complimentary meals, bonuses and merit pay.

  2. Global Tax Contribution- The Financial Year 2023, the combined tax (of individuals and corporate) is $2.28T, that makes it to 57% of the total revenue.

  3. Intellectual Property Protection- It gives people both recognition and financial benefit. For ex- trademarks, copyrights and patents.

  4. Varying Labour Laws- Different laws on Discrimination, Sales, Terms and Conditions etc.

  5. Worker misclassification- This has serious implications on employee rights, economic security etc.

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Wrapping it up…

Staffing supports the strategy “Change is the only constant” New tech, new challenges, new opportunities and new YOU!


The job market is indeed a mess when each day new issue arises, and solutions seems to stay far behind. Staffing calls for issues but fear not, there is always a silver lining. And that silver lining is us- iBovi.


Here at iBovi, we strive to work to provide you with tailored solutions that fits right into your requirements.

FAQs: -

1. What are the Issues in Staffing?

Here are a few issues that every staffing industry faces:

  • High Turnovers

  • Talent Gap

  • Fluctuating Workload

  • High Labour Cost

  • Expensive Overtime

2. What are the 5 C’s of Staffing?

The 5 C’s of Staffing are: -

  • Compensate- Commissions, bonuses, stock options.

  • Commend- Compliment, appreciate, praise.

  • Challenge- Encourage, inspire, compete.

  • Career- Influence, motivate, uplift.

  • Culture- Share, retain, attract.

3. How can we deal with Staffing Issues?

Staffing issues can be dealt with the help of the following points: -

  • Utilize Automation

  • Emphasize on the importance of employees and values.

  • Plan long-term recruiting and hiring

  • Training and development of the current staff

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