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To many people, applicant tracking systems (ATS) may seem out-of-date, but the reality is they’re a piece of technology that have open opportunities for improvement and innovation. Like a computer with multiple USB plug-in spots, applicant tracking systems are designed to work with current advances in technology to create a faster, better, stronger recruiting machine. With that in mind, here are our predictions for the future of the ATS:
The reality in todays’ HR technology landscape is that there is an abundance of tools, solutions and software available to design a recruitment process that meets your needs. Why adjust your needs to the limitations of the functionality in the solutions you are already using?
Before your organization can develop recruitment strategies, it needs to get recruiters, HR, and leadership on the same page with this simple question. The answer is usually more complicated than simply “to hire top talent”, because recruiting affects many parts of your organization in different ways. Your team will need to come to a unified understanding before you can find candidates that will stay in your organization while staying engaged with your organization
Applicant tracking systems have long been used for their efficiency and praised for how they can help to speedup recruitment. Research has shown that around three-quarters of recruiters use some form of applicant tracking software with overwhelming success as 94% of HR professionals believe that ATS improves the hiring process.
There are two tough questions that every recruitment professional should find answers to - What and How? What should be the qualities and skills that best describe the perfect fit for the job and how to reach and engage this talent? These two factors combined make recruitment one of the most challenging human resource related activities.
The role of HR in the workplace is on the fast track for a change. And, HR professionals are increasingly expected to do more with less staff and fewer resources, while companies are relying on them to boost employee engagement, maintain a robust company culture and manage the overall employee experience, managing employee documents can be a drain on those limited resources. Fortunately, through digital transformation, meeting all these expectations are entirely possible.
“Owing to the changing workforce demographic, business models and employee expectations, HR should be focusing more on individuals than on processes and transactions,” notes Lakshmi C, Managing Director, Human Resources, Accenture India. She was speaking to Deepa Damodaran of HR.com on the backdrop of the SHRM India Annual Conference & Exposition 2018 held recently in New Delhi, India.
While on one hand the highest court of law of the country delivered a landmark victory for gay rights in India. On the other hand it is still beyond doubt that the road ahead is long and ardent for the LGBT community to get the fair share of their rights; especially when social acceptance is yet to come.