Tactics to make your ATS U/E a great one. Wrapping your arms around expectations Appropriately managing expectations is a critical, but often overlooked, process when implementing new systems. Management needs to take hold of the system adoption process and work with end-users in a supportive manner to...
How do you know if working remotely is a good decision for your type of work, as well as work-style? Like anything in life there are positives and negatives, so taking an objective view is essential in making the right choice for you. The obvious...
On February 27, 2018, Alexis Clark and Ian Bellais from Verified First led a SmartSearch SmartPractices webinar on the core concepts of what a well-designed background screening looks like, and what companies need to know about the changing legal landscape for background checks. During the...
Background screening has become almost universally adopted, and according to the Society of Human Resources Managers (SHRM), more than nine out of 10 companies screen candidates. This rising trend exists for good reason. Failing to make safe hiring decisions not only puts people at risk but...
For the staffing industry, best-practices for marketing to employers and candidates evolve almost weekly. Within the past year, changes in social media platforms and search engines have dramatically changed the ways you should connect with, engage and appeal to your target audiences. Leveraging these changes, remarketing...
On Thursday, January 25, 2018, APS, Inc., Chief Technology Officer, LJ Morris held a presentation to discuss recent updates and enhancements to the SmartSearch system, along with upcoming advancements and events, and ended the presentation with a question and answer session with clients. The turnout was...
Cost, true value and company culture (Part two of a three-part series) How do You Determine True Value? Current and future value for your business, value for the money paid and value for the end-users should be paramount in the decision-making process. In part one of this series, I...
Part one Investing in a new applicant tracking system is a costly and time-consuming endeavor. It's important to understand what is motivating you to make this purchase. Is your current system inadequate? Does it lack the flexibility to grow with your on-going business needs? There are...
My son was recently applying online for a department store job. He took care in his selection and brought his options down to four retailers. In discussing the outcome of his pursuit in the hunt for a coveted job, I found it interesting when he...
“Workplace flexibility is about improving business results by giving people control over their lifestyle choices and to determine when they are most productive to work .” Today's top talent demands more flexwork options - and employers that offer telework, remote work and more flexible hours are...