Carluccios launches Changeworknow’s award winning applicant tracking solution

Carluccios, the growing restaurant group which provides great quality authentic Italian food has selected Changeworknow’s award winning applicant tracking system to help recruit people who can provide a great customer experience within the restaurants.

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

Lesley Nash, CEO at Changeworknow explains: “With such growth plans for the business Carluccios were looking for a recruitment partner to support them on a journey and provide an applicant tracking solution that can be adapted around the very specific needs of our business now and in the future. With an attractive brand and a high number of applicants it is important that the business can quickly identify the most suitable candidates and Changeworknow’s experience of providing interactive screening questionnaires which quickly highlight the best applicants will help the recruitment team make great hiring decisions fast. The technology will transform the recruitment process within the business and importantly provide all candidates with a first class and engaging experience”.

Lisa Proctor, Chief Marketing Officer added “Last month we were successful in winning a top HR award in the category “Best Candidate Experience” for our work with Ask Italian. We are delighted that Carluccios join the growing number of high profile restaurants such as Jamie Oliver, The Gondola Group and Wagamama who have selected us as their technology partner”

Changeworknow’s  award winning cloud based applicant tracking and  talent engagement 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. Carluccio’s are one of the latest organisations 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.carluccios.com/jobs/  

And the winner is............

We are delighted to announce that Changeworknow’s applicant tracking and talent engagement system is an award winner in the 2013 In-House Recruitment Awards.

At the awards dinner in London last week ASK Italian were announced as overall winners in the category “Best Candidate Experience”. This award is in recognition of the outstanding candidate journey and experience that Ask Italian provide for their applicants. The results include:

• Honest and immediate candidate feedback has resulted in an increase in quality of              applicants
• Increase in quality of hires has led to 16% drop in labour turnover resulting in significant overall cost savings
• Reduction in cost per hire saving £20,000 a year
• Excellent feedback from internal managers with comments such as “we are consistently seeing great people who have the ASK personality, passion and energy”

The award also recognises Changeworknow’s commitment to the candidate journey and experience. A fundamental philosophy of the Changeworknow approach is providing an outstanding candidate experience and we are delighted that we have been able to support ASK Italian with their award winning candidate experience.

Lisa Proctor, Chief Marketing Officer explains: “This is a fantastic achievement. We have worked with ASK Italian for 18 months and this award is in recognition of the great results that are being achieved. Attracting, engaging, selecting and securing people who are “stuffed full of the ASK factor” is critical so that the business can deliver their unique service proposition and business strategy. With many applicants being potential customers it is paramount that the whole candidate experience is first class regardless of the outcome for the candidate. ASK Italian have achieved this”

We are delighted that our work with Ask Italian has been recognised in these industry awards and well done to everyone involved!

ASK Italian's Steve Homes, MD and Jane Bonbernard, HR Director with the award at the dinner.

Sorry you can't shop here today.....

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.

Changeworknow...small organisation with a big company mentality!

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/

Global Fashion Retailer launches Applicant Tracking System

Aurora Fashions, the name behind some of the UK’s most respected woman’s fashion brands, Coast, Oasis and Warehouse has launched an Applicant Tracking and Talent Acquisition System provided by award winning company Changeworknow.

With over 1250 stores in 398 countries the group has implemented an integrated solution to be used by all brands which will enable the organisation to have full visibility of  recruitment activity across the group. With better management information to inform a direct sourcing strategy this will enable cost savings to be achieved.

Driven by the need to manage volume, build a talent pool and give candidates a really good hiring experience candidates are guided through an online process that is all about engaging those candidates who will be a good fit for the individual brands. By using tailored and specific screening and sifting questionnaires which give candidate’s immediate feedback will result in more qualified and suitable applicants therefore enabling the recruitment team to save time dealing with unsuitable candidates.

The progressive system will allow the organisation to build up a well qualified talent pool, spot high potential employees immediately and provide internal managers with an improved level of service.

“We are delighted to be working with a high street brand that is passionate about delivering a first class recruitment process and puts the candidate journey at the heart of that process. This is so important for retailers as their applicants could also be their customers”, says Lisa Proctor, Director of Changeworknow. “Aurora have put in place a solution that will make a great difference for candidates,  internal managers and recruiters”.

The new system can be seen in action at http://tinyurl.com/d5agk7k.

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

Dune Takes a Step in the Right Direction with the Launch of an Applicant Tracking System

Dune, the UK’s leading affordable luxury footwear retailer has launched an applicant tracking solution developed by Changeworknow. With over 200 stores and concessions the organisation is introducing best of breed technology 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 fashion, are fanatical about footwear and are crazy about customer service, all very important attributes for working in a Dune Store.

 Lisa Proctor, Sales and Marketing Director of Changeworknow explains “Prior to our involvement with Dune the process was highly administrative and manual with candidates receiving an inconsistent experience. The new technology will focus on giving a first rate experience for everyone applying. Dune were looking for a solution that is easy to use and highly flexible enabling it to grow and adapt with the business over time and by choosing Changeworknow as a partner they are getting a solution that is totally fit for purpose.

 
Dune 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 few months.  To see the new solution in action please visit http://www.dune.co.uk/careers/

Leading hotel launches Applicant Tracking Solution

Changeworknow are delighted to announce that Scotland’s leading leisure resort Crieff Hydro Hotel have implemented Changeworknow’s award winning cloud recruitment solution for their leading four star facility in Perthshire, Scotland. With over 200 bedrooms, 50 self catering properties and extensive leisure and conference facilities the hotel is constantly looking for talented individuals.

With the recent focus on the development of a people strategy together with a culture change programme Changeworknow have been brought in to provide technology that provides an excellent and consistent experience and that engages applicants with the Crieff Hydro brand and values. Equally important is an applicant tracking system that will considerably reduce the administration time of the HR team through streamlining the whole process.

Lisa Proctor, Sales and Marketing Director of Changeworknow comments, “Crieff Hydro have selected Changeworknow for their expertise in providing applicant tracking solutions within the hospitality sector. Our unique award winning approach will ensure that candidates get a four star experience which reflects the brand through a highly interactive application process. The hotel has put in place a solution that will revolutionise the way recruitment is carried out and enable the business to provide a great experience for all applicants.”

The system launched this week can be seen in action at http://www.crieffhydro.com/leisure/our-jobs.aspx

Changeworknow shortlisted for Top HR Award

Changeworknow are delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted as a finalist for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) People Management Awards 2012 in the category “HR Innovation through Technology”. This category recognises organisations that have gained real business benefit and achieved strategic objectives through using technology.

Lisa Proctor, Sales and Marketing Director explains, “Our new Applicant Tracking System is being implemented in a growing number of high profile organisations all of which are realising tangible benefits from our innovative and modern technology. We constantly receive outstanding feedback from our clients and this is further reinforcement that Changeworknow are at the leading edge of applicant tracking systems and technology. It is great news for both the team and all our clients”.

These prestigious industry awards have this year received a record number of entries and they set out to recognise excellence in all aspects of HR.

Changeworknow’s technology has been shortlisted alongside organisations such as Jaguar Landrover and RBS. The winners will be announced in October at the awards dinner in London.

Creiff Hydro selects Changeworknow's Applicant Tracking Solution

We are delighted to announce that Scotland’s leading leisure resort Crieff Hydro Hotel has selected Changeworknow to provide a cloud recruitment solution for their leading four star facility in Perthshire, Scotland. With over 200 bedrooms, 50 self catering properties and extensive leisure and conference facilities the hotel is constantly looking for talented individuals.

With the recent focus on the development of a people strategy together with a culture change programme Changeworknow have been brought in to provide technology that provides an excellent and consistent experience and that engages applicants with the Crieff Hydro brand and values. Equally important is an applicant tracking system that will reduce the administration time of the HR team through streamlining the whole process.
 
Lisa Proctor, Sales and Marketing Director of Changeworknow comments, “Crieff Hydro have selected Changeworknow for their expertise in providing online recruitment solutions within the hospitality sector. Our unique award winning approach will ensure that candidates get a four star experience which reflects the brand through a highly interactive application process”
 
The new system will go live early in the summer.

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