Why Agencies Struggle to Find (and Keep) Great Talent—And How to Fix It

If you run an agency, you already know—the work never stops. New clients, urgent deadlines, last-minute project changes… it’s a fast-paced world. But one of the biggest challenges agencies face isn’t landing clients or delivering work. It’s finding and keeping great talent.

Think about it:

• You hire a designer, and a month later, they leave for a remote job with better pay.
• Your developer disappears mid-project, leaving you scrambling for a replacement.
• Your account manager is overloaded with work because you can’t hire fast enough.

Sounds familiar? You’re not alone.

The 3 Biggest Hiring Challenges for Agencies

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1️⃣ Hiring in a Rush = Bad Hires

Agencies move FAST. When a new client signs on, you need a team yesterday. But when hiring under pressure, it’s easy to rush into bad hiring decisions—choosing someone who isn’t the best fit, just to fill the gap. That’s how agencies end up with high turnover and frustrated clients.

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2️⃣ The "Unicorn" Problem

Agencies love looking for the perfect candidate—someone who can design, code, write, manage projects, AND make coffee. The problem? Unicorns don’t exist. By waiting too long for an ideal candidate, agencies miss out on amazing hires who could actually do the job really well.

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3️⃣ Lack of Career Growth = High Turnover

Agencies often focus so much on client work that they forget about their own team’s growth and retention. If employees feel like they’re just burning out with no clear future, they’ll start looking for better opportunities.

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How to Fix It (Without Losing Your Mind)

1️⃣ Work with a Staffing Partner (Like Meraki Solutions 😉)
Instead of scrambling every time you need to hire, have a pipeline of pre-vetted candidates ready to go. At Meraki Solutions, we specialize in finding the right talent for agencies—fast.

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2️⃣ Focus on the Right Skills, Not the "Perfect" Candidate
Instead of searching for a unicorn, prioritize what actually matters: technical skills, cultural fit, and adaptability. You don’t need a “do-it-all” hire—you need someone who will grow with your team.

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3️⃣ Invest in Your Team’s Future
If you want employees to stick around, give them a reason to stay. Career growth, training opportunities, and a supportive environment make a huge difference in retention. Happy employees = happy clients.

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Final Thoughts: The Right People Make All the Difference

Your agency’s success depends on who you hire and how you retain them. If you’re tired of the hiring struggle, let’s talk. At Meraki Solutions, we help agencies like yours find top-tier talent—without the stress.

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🚀 Ready to build a team that actually lasts? We’ve got you.

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