3 reasons why your team isn't using your applicant tracking system (ATS)

There’s no denying the positive impact that recruitment software, such as an applicant tracking system, can have on your current working practices, and just how effective it is in helping you to establish your department’s credibility as a commercial function within the business.

Yet, despite this, some HR professionals are still facing resistance when trying to secure buy-in for recruitment software implementation.  Introducing technology into your organisation, especially when you’ve not used it previously, can seem daunting. 

If you’ve recently implemented an applicant tracking system, but have noticed your employees are not using it the way you need them to – or indeed at all – there may be an underlying reason.

We look at some of the common reasons why your team isn’t using your ATS and provide suggestions on what to do next time.

         1. Your ATS has been designed for your HR team, not your hiring managers

Not everyone who will use your ATS will be specifically from your HR/recruitment team. Especially if you operate within a lean team, or have multiple sites, you are reliant on hiring managers working ‘in the thick of it’ to conduct their own hiring and interviewing activity.