How to buy an ATS in Local Government

GILES HECKSTALL-SMITH • 20 Sep 2024

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ATS procurement for local government

Are you part of a local government organisation struggling with recruitment challenges?

With nine out of ten councils facing difficulties in hiring key roles, it's time to explore how the right recruitment technology can streamline your hiring process.

Why is this guide a must-have?

  1. Tailored for local government: This guide is specifically crafted to address the unique recruitment challenges faced by local government bodies. From tight budgets to critical staff shortages, we understand that you need a recruitment system that is both cost-effective and robust enough to meet your demands.

  2. Expert insights and practical steps: Written by experts with over 20 years of experience, this guide takes you through every step of the process. From planning your ATS project to evaluating different providers, you'll gain insider knowledge and practical tips that ensure you're on the right path. With detailed advice on everything from building a business case to negotiating pricing, this guide leaves no stone unturned.

  3. Maximise return on investment (ROI): Our guide highlights the strategic benefits of an ATS, not just for your recruitment team but for your entire organisation. Learn how to reduce reliance on costly recruitment agencies, streamline processes, and secure better candidates faster. By investing in the right ATS, you'll drive efficiency and improve outcomes across the board, all while reducing costs.

  4. Data-driven decision-making: When it comes to convincing leadership to back your ATS project, numbers matter. This guide walks you through how to gather and present data that demonstrates the ROI of an ATS, ensuring that you gain the support you need from decision-makers.

  5. Avoid costly mistakes: Implementing new technology can be a daunting task, and mistakes can be expensive. The guide emphasises the importance of thoroughly evaluating your current processes before jumping into a new system. It also provides key questions to ask vendors, so you avoid hidden costs and ensure your system meets all of your organisation’s needs.

  6. Practical tools and checklists: The guide offers helpful frameworks such as the MoSCoW method (Must-have, Should-have, Could-have, Won't-have) to help you prioritise features when evaluating systems. You'll also learn about the importance of product roadmaps, integrations, and security in ensuring your chosen ATS stands the test of time.

Don’t let recruitment inefficiencies hold you back.

This guide is the ultimate roadmap for HR professionals looking to enhance their recruitment capabilities within local government. Download it today and discover how the right ATS can revolutionise your recruitment strategy, reduce costs, and help you hire top talent faster than ever before.

This guide includes:

  • Understand why you're buying a new ATS
  • The strategic ROI from recruitment technology
  • Creating a business case for buying an ATS
  • Finding applicant tracking systems that are right for you
  • Putting together evaluation teams, requirements list and running demonstrations
  • Understanding ATS providers’ roadmaps, development, integrations, and security
  • Pricing, licencing, negotiation, and avoiding hidden costs
  • Setting up for success - stakeholder alignment & forging productive partnerships with your provider
  • Scoping, implementation and change
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