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.

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

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.