Why every business needs an Applicant Tracking System

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Hiring the right people is crucial for any business—but it’s also time-consuming and expensive. Yet, many businesses still rely on manual methods like email chains and spreadsheets to manage applications, resulting in delays, missed opportunities, and excessive admin work.

If this sounds familiar, it might be time to upgrade to an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) with Deputy Hire.

What is an ATS?

An ATS is a digital tool that streamlines hiring by centralizing job postings, applicant tracking, and candidate communication. Businesses can post jobs across multiple platforms—job boards, career pages, in-store applications, and social media—while managing the entire process from one place. Think of it as your hiring command center, built to save time and ensure no great candidate slips through the cracks.

The benefits of an ATS

  • Streamlined processes: Automate repetitive tasks like job postings and email follow-ups.

  • Centralized information: Organize all resumes, applications, and candidate notes in one system.

  • Faster hiring: Quickly identify top candidates, reducing time-to-hire.

  • Improved candidate experience: Respond to applicants faster and keep communication consistent.

The struggles without an ATS

Without an ATS, hiring can quickly become chaotic:

  • Missed opportunities: Losing track of applications or delaying responses.

  • Inefficiency: Manually sorting through resumes takes time away from other priorities.

  • Poor organization: Important candidate information becomes scattered across tools and emails.

How Deputy Hire can help

Deputy Hire, part of our Deputy HR suite, is an ATS built to solve these challenges. It helps you:

  • Post jobs easily across multiple platforms like SEEK and Indeed.

  • Manage, screen, and track applicants from various sources in one system.

  • Quickly identify top candidates with streamlined workflows.

Hiring doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether recruiting for one position or building a team, Deputy Hire makes it simple, fast, and effective. 

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