All too often, as a recruiter, I've been witness to the (mis)management of the hiring process. When an employee leaves, those remaining are expected to pick up the slack until a new employee comes aboard. This could negatively impact the search, because the additional work can take up more of management's time.
The following tips might help to ameliorate the situation, making it better for you, your employees, and the recruiter - if you are working with one.