It’s 2022, but your applicant tracking system & CRM technology still hasn’t acquired any memo. Many ATS & CRM technology-related products in the market belong to the past because of their limited functionality and slow adoption of industry technology standards. As a staffing software solution, it’s about time you move on from outdated systems and switch to an applicant tracking system that is constantly evolving with the latest technology as it grows further.
Cloud vs Server-Based ATS
This severely restricts what you’re able to do as an organisation. Instead, any recruiting software that you choose to implement should be cloud-based so you can access it from home and the road, as well as in your office. This will allow you and your employees the freedom to work remotely and while travelling. One of the main concerns about cloud-based ATS solutions is that they aren’t as secure as server-based options. While the concern is legit, most SaaS solutions (like RecruitBPM) have bank-level security and encryption. Consequently, your data is just as safe as it would be if it were present on-site. Moreover, cloud-based products generally have exceptional backup protocols and recovery centres, so if something were to go wrong, your data stays safe.
Open API VS Closed API
Is your applicant tracking system locked down and incompatible to work with the products you use? For some reason, many ATS & CRM technology software refuse to integrate with many products that their customers are using. Whether this choice boils down to not wanting to tie up their developers or an inclination to keep their technology secluded from third-party resources, it’s a decision that ultimately applies limitations to their customers. As Marissa Mayer once said, “When you need to innovate, you need collaboration.” This fact specifically holds weight in an industry like staffing and consulting because of the sheer amount of products that organisations like yours rely on every day. ATS & CRM technology solutions that have an open API are more likely to be able to integrate with the systems you use, which streamlines your workflows and increases your ROI. Don’t limit your organisation by sticking to any obsolete CRM technology software.
Applicant Tracking System and CRM Technology – Combined
You have a sales team and a recruiting team, so why are they still using two different systems? The ideal scenario is your two different products having a robust integration that assists them in communicating. More often than not, however, trying to use two products results in a clunky and inefficient system. If your organisation is suffering from this situation too, now is the time to rethink your staffing software approach. There are many workflow solutions that will align your sales and recruiting teams in one convenient combined ATS CRM platform. Be wary of applicant tracking systems that have recently added CRM functionality, as there is a difference between a comprehensive ATS & CRM technology solution and an applicant tracking system with a fledgling CRM add-on. Try not to remain stuck in a contract with a product that has only scarce features.
RecruitBPM Applicant Tracking System and CRM
Our recruiting software has evolved over time as technology progresses around us. RecruitBPM is a cloud-based ATS with an open API. It allows us to integrate with your company’s products (assuming those products offer integration options). Most importantly, RecruitBPM is a true combined ATS CRM solution — not just an applicant tracking system with limited CRM functionality. If you’re looking to make a switch to a more effective staffing software solution, request a demo of RecruitBPM today. Stuck in a contract? Ask about our Contract Buyout Option
