Why MacPherson Group?
The MacPherson Group specializes in the placement of legal professionals in major law firms, insurance and financial services companies, and biotech and patent firms. It is our goal to recruit from sources that enhance and embrace equal opportunity.
Since 1987, our mission has been to develop and grow your practice by supporting and encouraging talent, promoting diversity and creating new opportunities.
Make Hiring Easy - Rely on the MacPherson Group
You're the personnel manager and in addition to your regular job, you're now filling in for the vacationing hiring coordinator. You have three mid-level op enings, and you just received word that the legal department is gearing up for a document production project requiring six temps. Also, your firm is looking to move to another office and you're in charge of setting up appointments with new vendors for billing, accounting and word processing systems. What's more, you have performance reviews coming up, new insurance coverage to review, and vacation scheduling looming. This may be the worst-case scenario, but it illustrates the stress employment managers face without the help of an employment agency.
Saving Time.
It's no secret that screening and interviewing applicants are two of the more time-consuming aspects of hiring. Receiving 300 resumes for an advertised position is overwhelming and requires sifting through hundreds of pieces of paper to find top candidates.
Scheduling interviews is a special project in itself, because the sought-after candidate you're trying to recruit is not always accessible. You can have the agency handle it all, from screening resumes to scheduling interviews to checking references. This saves you time and valuable energy.
A thorough process is necessary to ensure the right decision by any hiring manager, and an agency works closely with you to identify your needs. The right agency will only present candidates qualified to perform the duties and tasks required. This will greatly reduce the time you need to spend down the line.
Zeroing in on a Winner.
Once the agency has identified for you a highly skilled pool of candidates, the process of interviewing them will be more pleasant and fruitful. Consultants will have already discussed the specifics of the job, benefits and salary, and will have screened out unqualified applicants. The personnel manager won't have the tedious responsibility of reviewing all job duties with each candidate, saving time and making for a more relaxed interview.
Checking Backgrounds.
The failure of companies like Enron and WorldCom illustrate the importance of hiring individuals with integrity. When you use a good employment agency, your consultant will begin checking references almost immediately, and by the time the candidate arrives in the client's office, that individual has been given a stamp of approval.
Temping as Trial.
Most employers don't want to invest thousands in salary until they're sure the candidate can perform the job and fit into their corporate culture. One option many hiring managers often overlook is the temp-to-direct hire option. Now common at all levels in most organizations, this strategy can effectively eliminate any risk. Another benefit of hiring someone on a temporary basis initially- the agency absorbs the financial downside if a candidate doesn't work out. For instance, the average cost of unemployment insurance incurred as a result of a terminated employee is approximately $15,000.
Figuring the Costs. Most employment agencies do all work on a contingency basis, and clients don't have to pay unless a hire is made. Fees are generally based on a percentage of the candidate's annual salary. A good agency should offer guarantees on all placements. This means that if someone doesn't work out within 30 days, 100 percent of his or her fee is refunded. But if you've done your homework and hired the right agency, you'll never have to worry.
Jonilee Rossi is founder and president of The MacPherson Group, a professional placement firm in Boston that specializes in the recruitment and placement of attorneys, paralegals and support staff and offers both direct hire and temporary services.
Reprinted with permission by Women's Business Boston 12/03
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Pipeline to an elite legal client
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Ability to place multiple attorneys
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Meet diversity staffing needs |
Trained professionals who screen
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Extensive knowledge in
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Competitive advantage: advertising,
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Member in Good Standing:
The Commonwealth Institute
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
American Staffing Association
Massachusetts Association of Personnel Consultants
Massachusetts Paralegal Association
Certified as a
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"After working with the MacPherson Group for many years, I firmly believe they are the most responsive and knowledgeable firm serving New England. I continue to do business with the MacPherson Group because they have demonstrated a tireless commitment to obtaining quality positions, excellent client service, and keen insight into the legal community." |
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-Alexandria ML Wudyka, Esq.
Patent Attorney
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"Jonilee and her
dedicated team always take the time to listen to my personal and
professional needs and always deliver what their company
promises: Experience, Excellence, and Exceptional Service. As a
longtime client and friend, I say with great confidence that MacPherson Group’s professionalism, pride and passion make them
the best. It’s always a pleasure to work with them and they are
always the first name I would recommend to any of my esteemed
colleagues." |
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- Sarah S. Rama, Esq.
International Legal Practitioner
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