Rent a Recruiter in Action

R&R Integrated’s Rent a Recruiter service recently played a pivotal role in a successful recruitment initiative for Chisholm Broadband, an Internet Service Provider in Oklahoma. Facing a workforce expansion requirement, Chisholm Broadband needed to hire and train technicians to support its rural expansion initiatives across multiple cities in a short timeframe. With limited internal resources to manage such a large-scale recruitment effort, Rent a Recruiter stepped in to ensure the company met its hiring goals within a challenging three-week window.

Meeting Tight Deadlines with Effective Recruitment

Chisholm Broadband's need was immediate—55 technicians had to be hired to meet their operational goals. However, the company needed to fill a class of 20 students within two weeks. Chisholm typically hired 1-2 employees monthly and didn’t have the capacity to source and schedule more than a few interviews at a time. Rent a Recruiter took the lead, creating a strategic recruitment plan that targeted the right candidates and managed the entire hiring process.

Rent a Recruiter’s approach included managing marketing campaigns, vetting resumes, pre-interviewing candidates, and scheduling interviews with precision. Through dedicated recruitment efforts, Rent a Recruiter generated 890 applicants across seven locations, vetting all applicants to ensure that only the most qualified candidates were passed on to Chisholm Broadband. Out of the 51 interviews scheduled, 11 people were hired, resulting in a 22% hire ratio. This achievement allowed Chisholm Broadband to build a workforce efficiently, meeting the necessary recruitment timeline.

Filling the Hiring Manager's Calendar with Qualified Candidates

Rent a Recruiter’s expertise went beyond sourcing candidates. The service also ensured that the hiring managers' calendars were filled with qualified candidates who had been carefully vetted through phone and video interviews. This thorough pre-screening process saved Chisholm’s internal team a significant amount of time, as Rent a Recruiter’s team followed up with applicants multiple times to ensure interview attendance.

Even when some candidates were unable to attend in-person interviews, Rent a Recruiter quickly pivoted to virtual interviews, minimizing the impact of no-shows. This flexible and proactive approach was essential in securing the right candidates for the company. Rent a Recruiter’s dedicated team of recruiters played an integral role in organizing and streamlining the hiring process, which would have taken Chisholm’s internal team six months to complete on their own.

Connecting to Workforce Development Resources

One of the key differentiators in the Rent a Recruiter model is its integration into R&R Integrated’s broader broker model, which connects employers to essential workforce development resources. In this case, Rent a Recruiter helped Chisholm Broadband partner with Learning Alliance Corporation (LAC), a licensed educational institution that provides workforce development solutions through apprenticeship and continued education programs.

Through this partnership, 11 new hires and seven existing employees were enrolled in a comprehensive training program delivered by Learning Alliance at the Northwest Technology Center in Oklahoma. The training program included industry-specific certifications such as Authorized Climber, Basic Rigging, OSHA 10, and RF Technician Apprenticeships, ensuring that the new hires were well-prepared to meet Chisholm Broadband’s operational needs.

Ensuring Successful Training and Long-Term Workforce Development

Rent a Recruiter’s role didn’t end with filling the hiring pipeline. By connecting Chisholm Broadband to Learning Alliance, the company was able to secure ongoing workforce development support. Learning Alliance’s training programs were tailored to meet Chisholm’s specific needs, ensuring that new hires were equipped with the necessary skills and industry-recognized certifications.

The success of this initiative was reflected in the results: 18 individuals completed the training program and are now employed by Chisholm Broadband. Through the Rent a Recruiter and Learning Alliance partnership, Chisholm Broadband was able to meet its immediate hiring and training needs, setting a strong foundation for continued workforce development.

The Power of the Broker Model

This case study highlights the strength of R&R Integrated’s broker model, which connects employers to a network of preferred partners that enable critical business functions. Rent a Recruiter acted as an intermediary between Chisholm Broadband and workforce development resources like Learning Alliance, facilitating the recruitment, training, and development processes. The result was a streamlined solution that saved Chisholm Broadband time, effort, and resources, allowing the company to focus on its core business operations.

Additionally, the broker model ensures that companies like Chisholm Broadband have access to essential services at discounted rates. By leveraging its network of partners, R&R Integrated provided cost-effective solutions that directly addressed the company’s workforce challenges. Whether through recruitment, training, or compliance, the broker model helps businesses scale and meet their goals without the burden of managing multiple service providers.

Conclusion

Rent a Recruiter’s success in this case study demonstrates the value of R&R Integrated’s broker model in facilitating workforce expansion and development. By connecting Chisholm Broadband to recruitment services and workforce development partners, Rent a Recruiter ensured that the company met its hiring and training goals within the required timeframe. This collaborative approach not only filled immediate vacancies but also laid the groundwork for long-term workforce success, providing a model for other companies to follow.