Most companies are finding it more and more difficult to find top quality candidates in today's job market. Recruiting and hiring takes much more than simply posting ads and reviewing resumes. That's one of the most important reasons that more and more companies report that they are using the services of staffing and recruiting companies to help hire qualified candidates.

Focus1 HR Group's trained recruiting professionals review resumes and screen candidates for a living. That gives you an edge in selecting the best candidate for your open positions. We know the right questions to ask to evaluate an applicant's background and skill set, and we can put those skills to the test using the industry's leading skills testing software ProveIt!®.

More importantly, we objectively evaluate each candidate in relation to the client's needs as well as their work environment and corporate culture. Successful employment matches come from successfully matching each party's current needs in addition to their long-term objectives and goals.

A 2006 survey of client companies conducted by an independent market research firm for the American Staffing Association shows some interesting facts about the companies that use staffing firms:

• About half the companies that use staffing firms said that the use of temporary or contract employees is an important part of their company's business model.

• Two in five clients view their staffing suppliers as "partners" in a mutually beneficial relationship.

• "Flexibility" and "Access to Talent" were by far the most significant reasons cited by clients for using staffing firms.

• Eight out of ten clients agreed strongly that staffing companies offer a good way to find people who can become long-term employees.