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Applicant Tracking Systems: Title Goes Here

The Highs and The Lows

Presented By:

T. Scott Kelly
Scott.Kelly@ogletreedeakins.com

Leigh M. Nason
Leigh.Nason@ogletreedeakins.com

Agenda

What is an applicant tracking system? For whom is it useful?


Employers Job Seekers

Implementation issues How to protect against disaster

Applicant Tracking Systems

Can be as simple and inexpensive as an excel spreadsheet Can be a sophisticated software package

Interactive with career page and/or onboarding tools Customized for various reporting requirements and analysis Involves time and monetary commitments, as well as contractual terms and expectations Growing demand for this type of product by government contractors and others

Benefits for Employers

Saves time Facilitates initial input of job seeker data Facilitates initial screening against advertised qualifications Facilitates collaboration between managers, recruiters, and candidates Saves money Fewer recruiters Facilitates compliance reporting accuracy and documentation Analytical reports can assist in improving hiring process and quality of candidates

Benefits for Employers

Retains data on job seekers that can be used immediately and/or in the future Hopefully improves hiring quality BUT You must monitor the process! An ATS is only helpful if it is used and used consistently!

Shopping for an ATS

Identify what you want Activities issues Workflow, documents, process Passive or active recruiting (or both) Post-hire tracking performance appraisals, talent forecasting, etc. Systems issues Integration with other tools (HRIS, Outlook, LinkedIn, Monster, CareerBuilder, smartphones, etc.) User sophistication Ability to modify/customize Exporting or downloading ease

Shopping for an ATS

Cost and Budget Actual ATS Training Time HR and Recruiting Hiring managers Maintenance and upgrades Type of product Fully integrated HRMS Component Third-party outsource Demo possible products Pilot and vet the final choice Consider legal involvement in the process to ensure compliance

Caution!

Watch out for canned forms Application and self-ID form Asking about disability prior to offer Erroneous veterans categories Reporting limitations Dont accept canned reports unless they are what you want/need ANYTHING can be changed Less expensive to do this on the front end, before implementation Legal Issues Internet applicant rule for federal contractors ADA/Title VII concerns Ensure that process used is defensible and avoids adverse impact against protected group(s)

Caution!

What data is solicited and when? Race/gender/veteran status/disability What data is available to whom? Demographic info viewed by recruiters and managers? Ensure site is user-friendly For managers/HR/recruiters For job seekers Need to insure adequate communication, training, and piloting or it wont be used consistently An ATS will NOT Find talent for you Take the place of engagement with job seekers Fix broken recruiting and hiring processes

Contractual Issues

Compliance flowdowns (as appropriate) Security assurances Indemnification Who owns the data? Change or other fees

New users New features or modifications

Who owns the data after the contract ends? (And at what cost?)

Questions?

Applicant Tracking Systems: Title Goes Here


The Highs and The Lows

Presented By:

T. Scott Kelly
Scott.Kelly@ogletreedeakins.com

Leigh M. Nason
Leigh.Nason@ogletreedeakins.com

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