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Early into the pandemic,<\/span> we asked thousands of global staffing and recruitment professionals how their business was faring<\/span><\/a> and while 30 percent of respondents reported that their business was performing better or the same as Q2 2019, that left about 70 percent of respondents reporting that their bottom line was down. While the peaks and troughs differ across staffing industry sectors, one thing is for sure; our clients want to not only sustain their businesses but even grow them in spite of the difficult circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n

We caught up with one such client; Simon Dealy, CEO of <\/span>HIRE Technologies<\/span><\/a>, a Toronto-based firm that focuses on the acquisition of information technology, staffing, and HR consulting firms. Simon shared his firm\u2019s top tips on how Bullhorn can help to sustain your business during a pandemic. <\/span><\/p>\n

1. Set up guardrails to create efficiencies<\/h3>\n

One of the strengths of Bullhorn is the ability to set up workflows or \u2018guardrails\u2019 to not only ensure your recruiters are following processes but to track their performance, as well. According to Simon, \u201cThat control that you have over the data flow within the system is very important. You can ensure much better data accuracy, which helps you understand how your teams are performing, how you’re actually producing for your clients, and where the job leads are coming from.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

And for an ever-expanding firm like HIRE, being able to onboard acquired businesses quickly onto a centralised and structured system only helps its bottom line. \u201cIf we buy another staffing firm, we can put them into [Bullhorn] very quickly, very efficiently, and then determine straightaway the return on investment we’ve made with that type of firm we acquired,\u201d Simon said.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Encourage data input in real-time<\/h3>\n

While setting up guardrails in Bullhorn naturally results in more accurate data, you should continue to encourage your teams to input accurate information. \u201cGetting people to embrace new technology and processes can have an amount of friction to it,\u201d Simon said. \u201cChange can be painful and difficult. We strongly communicated the importance of KPIs and when our teams saw how the data was tracked in the system, it gave them a reason to enter information in a timely and accurate manner.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By encouraging your teams to enter data in real-time, you can create process efficiencies simply by creating quickly accessible data across your entire business. \u201cWe\u2019ve also seen improvements in the time it took to collate and review our information\u2014it was taking us 6-7 days to put everything together for the client and now it takes us 2-3 days. We are seeing gradual improvements on top of that as well. Again, what we\u2019re putting into the system is in real-time. I can look at the system today and see where each of my recruiters stand on the job orders they have and the candidates they are reviewing. And that access to data is huge for us,\u201d Simon said.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Leverage the \u2018Tagging\u2019 feature on Notes<\/h3>\n

With recruiters scattered far and wide, ensuring everyone is on the same page and armed with the same knowledge is vital for maintaining productivity. One of the simplest ways to do this is to ensure that your recruiters are <\/span>using Bullhorn\u2019s \u2018Notes\u2019 feature<\/span><\/a> and taking advantage of its tagging capabilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tagging notes couldn\u2019t be simpler; When \u201c@\u201d or \u201c#\u201d are used in a note, a drop-down of potential matching records will appear. If you hover over the color-coded drop-down icon to the left of an entity, you can preview it. \u201c[The tagging feature is] a really important thing so that you can, in real-time, maintain that flow of communication by either hashtag or the \u2018@\u2019 symbol on your notes and so on. I think that’s really, really helpful to us,\u201d Simon said. <\/span><\/p>\n

4. Take advantage of Tearsheets<\/h3>\n

\u201cTearsheets are another important aspect of the system that we use a lot and are very helpful to us,\u201d Simon shared, explaining that <\/span>tearsheets<\/span><\/a>\u2014a customised list of records or \u2018hotlist\u2019\u2014can be used both individually for recruiters to build out candidate lists based on client criteria or a particular role, and across the business to aggregate data points.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Systematise your products<\/h3>\n

In order to cut inefficiencies and unnecessary costs, Simon stresses the importance of systematising and streamlining your software. \u201cThis is a really good opportunity to look at the cost base of the company and work out where efficiencies can be gained from systems. That’s what we do. We implemented and really leaned heavily on systems that we used to try and reduce cost in other areas,\u201d Simon said. For example, Simon connected HIRE\u2019s call data through its VoIP provider with Bullhorn data to paint a broad picture of recruiter activity and identify any issues. By making the most of the technology HIRE has already invested in, the business can increase its bottom line without spending additional time and money on new or disparate systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For more tips and tricks on remaining efficient, make sure to visit the <\/span>Bullhorn Customer Hub<\/span><\/a> or subscribe to the <\/span>Bullhorn Customer Blog<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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About HIRE:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

HIRE<\/a> is building a network of staffing, IT, and HR consulting firms. We help our partners navigate the changing world through growth solutions, focusing on digital transformation. Our partnership model emphasizes the identity and independence of our brands and provides the resources, support, and expertise to take their businesses further. We offer valuable advice and insights to our clients while delivering innovative solutions, enhancing their HR teams, and connecting them with the best people for their business.<\/em><\/p>\n

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