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If you had logged onto Sainsburys website this week hoping to apply to work in a store you will be greeted with this message:

We would like to reassure our clients and followers that despite this message the good news is that Changeworknow's applicant tracking system is not affected. Candidates can apply for any Store Support Centre vacancy as these are supported by Changeworknow's technology.

Changeworknow's solution has been developed using agile and modern open source technology. This allows us to undertake any planned maintenance efficiently and effectively. Our commitment to our clients and their candidates is to measure technical maintenance in minutes rather than days.

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Vue Cinemas Implements Award Winning Applicant Tracking System

We are delighted to announce that Vue Entertainment one of the UK’s leading cinema developers and operators of multiplex cinemas has launched a new recruitment and applicant tracking solution powered by Changeworknow the award winning ATS provider.  No stranger to online recruitment Vue have been working with Changeworknow for eight years but the decision was made to implement Changeworknow’s latest technology.   As a company Vue prides itself on its state of the art technologies which provides the best and most innovative experience for its customers and the newly implemented system features dynamic user interfaces that provides a more efficient and enjoyable experience for both candidates and managers.

Lisa Proctor, Sales and Marketing Director at Changeworknow, comments “Vue made the decision to implement the new technology after having extensively researched the market which included researching other ATS providers.  The decision was made to continue to work with Changeworknow because of the innovative and flexible solution that the new platform provides.  The system is so intuitive and powerful and provides an exceptional experience for all users and is one of the most contemporary and modern recruitment systems available on the market.”

“It’s like changing from a Ford to a Ferrari” remarked one user on experiencing the system for the first time.  With a goal to increase the attraction of external applicants the ability to share and post jobs to social media channels is an important aspect for Vue and it is expected that the system will result in great efficiency savings, lower overall recruitment costs whilst giving Vue the ability to build up a talent pool for future requirements. 

Metro Bank Launch Applicant Tracking Solution provided by Changeworknow

We are delighted to announe that Metro Bank, Britain’s first new High Street bank in over 100 years has launched an applicant tracking solution developed by Changeworknow. With a unique and customer focused approach to banking Metro are revolutionising the high street by offering simpler and more convenient banking for its growing customer base. With a bold new store opening strategy Metro is introducing a best of breed recruitment technology solution to provide a fantastic candidate experience which is aligned with the brand and values of the organisation.

The solution will help to identify applicants who have a passion for customer service, who can surprise and delight the customers and provide unparalleled service, all essential attributes for working in Store at Metro Bank.

Lisa Proctor, Sales and Marketing Director of Changeworknow explains “Metro Bank are a fast growing high street brand and were looking for a solution that would be flexible enough to support a fast growing company. Brand is vitally important to the organisation so choosing a system that would enable the business to fully reflect the brand throughout the whole online recruitment process was an essential factor in selecting Changeworknow. The new technology will focus on giving a first rate experience for everyone applying. By choosing Changeworknow as a partner they are getting a solution that is totally fit for purpose”.

Metro Bank are one of the latest fast growing organisations to implement Changeworknow’s award winning approach and solution. They join Jamie Oliver Group, Gordon Ramsay Holdings and Ask Italian who have all launched a system in the past year.  To see the new solution in action please visit https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/Careers/

The Value-able Organisation: Breakfast Event January 2013

Changeworknow are delighted to announce that we are co-hosting and speaking at a breakfast event specifically for HR professionals who are passionate about bringing values to life. A key element of this event will be looking at how organisations are successfully incorporating values into the recruitment process with a particular emphasis on how technology can help with this.  

The event features  four speakers sharing inspirational stories and examples about values and their incorporation into HR processes.  

A sneak preview of the speaker line up:

• Keri Jones, Resourcing Manager ASK Italian: Case Study: Recruiting People with the ASK factor
• Lesley Nash, CEO, Changeworknow, Using technology to recruit in line with values
• Jessican Mann, Global VP for Communications, Shire Pharmaceuticals, Case Study: Communication Strategies to engage employees with the values
• Alan Sears, Director, Vybrant, Beyond Engagement: how todays' companies use values to drive the new world of work

When:                 Friday 25th January 2013
Time: 8.30 to 11.30am
Where:              The Museum of Brands, Notting Hill, London

For more information or to find out how to book a place please contact marketing@changeworknow.co.uk

Comet Make the Switch to Changeworknow’s Applicant Tracking Solution

Comet, the electrical retail chain has implemented Changeworknow’s applicant tracking solution in time for peak recruitment this Christmas. With a focus on giving customers the best price, best choice and best service the business is looking to give all candidates who apply the best recruitment experience.

With 240 stores in the UK the business has made the decision to implement the award winning technology in order to provide a better experience both for applicants who apply but also for managers within the business.

Lisa Proctor, Director of Changeworknow explains: “Comet was using an ATS powered by one of the largest global providers of applicant tracking systems that was proving expensive to keep up to date with changes in the business and had fallen into disuse.  The team at Comet were looking for an experienced and safe pair of hands to guide them and chose Changeworknow because of our unparalleled expertise and experience in the retail sector.  We are seeing a growing trend of companies looking to switch to our more modern, flexible and fit for purpose solution, both for volume and specialist recruitment needs”.

The new system at Comet has tailored screening questionnaires that will enable the company to deal effectively with the high volume anticipated at this busy time of year. The system will also integrate directly with the internal HR system therefore reducing any administrative workload associated with new starters.  To see the new system in action please visit www.cometjobs.co.uk

Changeworknow partners with The Dune Group

We are delighted to welcome a new client to our growing portofilio of UK brands. Today we start work to develop a first class online recruitment solution specifically tailored to the needs of The Dune Group.  With over 200 outlets they will be the latest organisation to benefit from one of the most innovative cloud based recruitment systems on the market.  Exciting times and another good news Friday in the Changeworknow office!

Jamie Oliver Group Selects Changeworknow's Applicant Tracking Solution

Changeworknow’s reputation as the partner of choice for entrepreneurial, fast growing brands continues to gather speed with the announcement that the Jamie Oliver Group has chosen the award winning company to provide a recruitment management system for its growing business.

The Jamie Oliver Group of restaurants has some ambitious growth plans for its variety of Restaurant Brands and is attracting significant volumes of interested applicants who want to work for the passionate and accessible founder.

 

With a stable of brands ranging from Jamie’s Italian, to Union Jacks and Fifteen, along with a cookery school venture the organisation was looking for a partner with the expertise to provide on online recruitment system that could differentiate the individual brand personalities and give candidates a brand specific, meaningful and relevant online experience.

Head of Client Services, Sharon Wilson, who is responsible for the implementation says “In entrepreneurial organisations the recruitment teams are usually small and rushed off their feet as growth overtakes them.  Our solution is ideal for Jamies’ as it will provide good quality criteria based questionnaires to sift and reduce volume while giving candidates a genuine and honest experience, which is really important to the business”

The award winning online recruitment system, from Changeworknow uses some of the most modern design in the industry and is becoming well known for the ease with which is can scale up and flex for fast growing organisations. To see the solution in practice please click here.

Changeworknow grows market share in Cloud Based Recruitment with Ryman and Boux Avenue

Changeworknow is delighted to announce that two new high street brands have chosen to implement its award winning cloud based applicant tracking solution.

Ryman, the nation’s high street stationary specialist and famous for its customer service, and Boux Avenue a sparkling new lingerie brand that is a growing force both on line and in the high street have selected Changeworknow for the brand enhancing candidate experience the online process provides, and for the leading edge technology of the ATS. The systems will support both organisations in their goal to continue to provide the best possible customer experience by recruiting the best possible people.

 
Sharon Wilson, Head of Client Services says, “It’s important for both organisations that their online recruitment system can not only help them to hire great candidates but also to begin to establish and build on their employer brand.  Changeworknow’s candidate centric approach and ability to brand the system and overall experience in line with client’s requirements will be fundamental in achieving this”.
 

With an unrivalled reputation for leading edge technology, flexibility, scalability and understanding customer needs Changeworknow are providing both businesses with an online solution that will revolutionise the recruitment experience.

The new new online recruitment systems can be  seen at www.ryman.co.uk/careers and www.bouxavenue.com/about/careers

Wagamama selects Changeworknow for a positive online recruitment experience

Wagamama the fast growing restaurant with an attitude for positive eating and living has selected Changeworknow, the online recruitment specialists as its ATS partner to guarantee that candidates receive a positive and brand engaging recruitment experience.

Selected for its outstanding track record in providing a great candidate experience and a highly efficient and user friendly applicant tracking system Changeworknow’s solution will enable Wagamama to provide a first class experience for  all candidates throughout the process and hire talented people who are passionate about their jobs.

Chris Raaff, Recruitment Manager at Wagamama explains: “With such growth plans for the business we were looking for a recruitment partner to support us on our journey and provide a candidate management system that can be adapted around the very specific needs of our business. Key for us is the ability to creatively provide an online process that is engaging and clearly communicates Wagamama values throughout the recruitment experience to potential employees. Changeworknow are providing innovative technology that is going to transform the recruitment process for us and ensure our candidates are left with a positive impression of wagamama, regardless of the outcome of their application.”

Changeworknow’s new cloud based on line resourcing and talent platform incorporates some of the most innovative functionality of any solution on the market today and is already providing substantial benefits for both recruiters and candidates. Wagamama are the latest organisation to benefit from this offering and in doing so join Changeworknow’s growing portfolio of high street brands.

To see the new system in action please visit www.wagamamajobs.co.uk 

Innovative hotel brand launches innovative recruitment technology

Mint Hotel, the dynamic and innovative city hotel brand are the latest organisation to adopt Changeworknow’s award winning  cloud based applicant tracking system. Having worked with Changeworknow since 2007 and achieved great results to date the organisation, formerly known as City Inn, decided to migrate to the new technology platform that Changeworknow launched last year. The new solution which incorporates the new hotel branding and look and feel will bring greater benefits to both users and candidates.

Mint Hotel is a company that is committed to innovation so has readily embraced the innovative new approach with built in capability such as social media integration and an enhanced candidate experience. The new system will continue to support the hotel as it continues its expansion both in the UK and internationally.

To see the system in action click here

High Street Agencies - their new role

Lesley Nash, MD, contributes to an article in this months ONREC magazine. She discusses how the role of the high street recruitment agencies is changing in today's recruitment landscape.

http://tiny.cc/j7cfw