Not just for jobs: Using an ATS to streamline Program Applications, Scholarships, Grant Applications, etc

By WorkforceHub | July 25, 2011

While working with several of our customers this past week, it occurred to me how many things people apply for other than jobs! Things like school admissions, societies and organizations, loans and grants, military branches, awards, scholarships, photo contests, and other applications. We have several customers–well respected We have converted their long and detailed admissions…

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Recruiting Software for EEO and OFCCP Compliance

By WorkforceHub | June 29, 2011

Choosing the Right Recruiting Software can Help with EEO and OFCCP Compliance The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is responsible for ensuring that companies follow the proper policies and procedures regarding Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO). An important part of these requirements is that companies follow guidelines for collecting, storing and reporting information that…

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Effective Communications During the Recruiting Process

By WorkforceHub | June 27, 2011

Imagine receiving 50 or more applicants for every open position and the necessity to communicate with each and every applicant from the time their information is received through the many stages of your recruiting process? If you review the list below of just some of the reasons to contact applicants and hiring managers, you will…

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Prescreening Job Applicants

By WorkforceHub | May 31, 2011

In today’s job market with jobs relatively scarce and large numbers of available candidates, it is highly likely that employers will be inundated with applications that make efficient pre-screening even more critical. Employers have to sift through hundreds of resumes to find the ideal candidates for a job. Typical methods of applicant pre-screening Cover Letter…

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What to Look for in a Recruiting Software Application

By WorkforceHub | May 29, 2011

As more companies offer recruiting software applications, and promote different feature sets, it’s hard for companies to know specifically what to look for in order to make the right choice. Naturally, companies need to make sure any recruiting software they consider is easy-to-use and fits within the budget. In terms of capabilities, here are some…

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Behavioral Interviewing vs. Traditional Interviewing

By WorkforceHub | May 23, 2011

What is Behavioral Interviewing? Behavioral interviewing is a style of interviewing developed in the 1970’s by industrial psychologists. The theory is that “the most accurate predictor of future performance is past performance in a similar situation.” Behavioral interviewing emphasizes past performance and behaviors. The questions do more than simply determine what a candidate says they…

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Surviving an OFCCP Compliance Audit

By WorkforceHub | May 23, 2011

Who is the OFCCP? The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is a Federal agency within the Department of Labor. The Agency ensures that employers with 50 or more employees with Federal contracts (including prime and subcontracts) exceeding $50,000 per year, comply with Equal Employment Opportunity laws and affirmative action. What are the OFCCP…

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How to evaluate Applicant Tracking System (ATS) vendors

By WorkforceHub | December 3, 2010

Is an Applicant Tracking System right for you? Small to medium size companies (50-500 employees) are finding it increasingly difficult to compete in today’s job market. Our current economy has created the need for companies to cut back their expenses while competing for top talent in a high unemployment environment. It is not unusual for the…

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New Feature: Automation with Email Triggers

By WorkforceHub | February 24, 2010

We’re excited to announce the release of our most recent ApplicantStack feature: Email Triggers. This has been one of the most requested features from our customers, so it was a no-brainer to add this functionality into ApplicantStack. What exactly do we mean by Email Triggers and what can you do with it? Read on and…

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