5 Ways Employers Can Benefit From an Applicant Tracking System

Previously I have shared with you the benefits of going paperless, or how technology can make your HR department’s life easier. The truth is that doing things the old fashioned way has little to no advantages nowadays, which is why technology has become much more advanced in order to streamline processes. When recruiting, HR departments get swamped with resumes and cover letters, and whether these are paper or electronic, they need to be stored somewhere. Does your company have a central location or database where the HR department can keep the company’s recruitment efforts? If your answer is “no”, then I encourage you to consider getting an ATS, or Applicant Tracking System. An ATS is a software that allows you to handle all of your recruitment needs electronically. It allows recruiters to collect and store candidate data and any other job-related data in order to track and monitor the process each candidate goes through during the hiring process. Having an ATS has many benefits for any company or even small business, and I’d like to share some of those with you.

How to Choose the Right Applicant Tracking System for Your Business

If you own a business or manage your company’s HR department, then you are familiar with the hiring process. Once you post a job, you start getting a lot of applications and resumes. So how do you keep track of them? An applicant tracking system (ATS) is a software that allows you to electronically handle and organize all your recruitment needs. An applicant tracking system is similar to a CRM software, except that it is specifically designed for recruitment purposes. It allows an organization to collect and store candidate and job related data, as well as monitor the process the candidates go through in the hiring process. Basically, it is a way to streamline an organization's hiring process and help them review applications more quickly. So how do you find an ATS that is perfect for you? This is very important, but can be tricky. We will take it step by step.

The Importance of Pre-Employment Screening

It is no secret that a well developed applicant tracking system (ATS) can help you avoid bad hires and aid in your search for the perfect candidate, but if that is all you’re using, you might end of hiring a someone on false pretenses. According to HireRight, 52% of all job applications contain inaccurate information. If you’re not performing background checks and regularly practicing pre-employment screening you truly do not know if everything presented to you is in fact true. If you’re on the fence about pre-employment screening just remember, hiring the wrong person could end up costing you thousands of dollars. Before you extend your next job offer let’s go over the importance of knowing exactly who you are offering employment to.