From Frustration to Success: Tackling the Top 7 ATS Pain Points

The staffing and recruitment industry has undergone significant changes, primarily driven by incredible technological advancements. Today, recruiters are no longer bound by manual processes, paperwork, and phone calls, but instead are able to leverage comprehensive software solutions that wholly upgrade business operations. Although significant strides have been made with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment technology, there is always room for improvement and advancement as business needs continue to shift and change over time. Because of this, TargetRecruit prioritizes educating companies on the current gaps and pitfalls of common ATS solutions on the market today.

During our initial software evaluation process, we always ask potential clients to identify their biggest pain points with their current Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). Our primary focus is to assist our clients in overcoming any gaps in their existing ATS solutions. Through our experience working closely with clients and through these conversations, we have gained invaluable insights into the recurring challenges faced by our industry over the past several years. 

Uncovered, one of the biggest challenges faced today is working with applicant tracking systems (ATS) that are incapable of being tailored to specific business needs. As a result, we compiled a list of the top seven pain points across the board and quickly discovered they are some of the most significant challenges shared by many staffing and recruiting firms worldwide.

The top seven pain points for staffing and recruiting firms when it comes to their Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS):

• Reporting
• CRM | Sales & Business Development
• Integrations
• Automation
• Customization
• Configuration
• Middle Office

At TargetRecruit, we specialize in providing enterprise software solutions for staffing and recruitment firms so we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with implementing new technology. By recognizing and addressing these common pain across reporting, CRM, sales and business development, integration, automation, scalability, and customization, we aim to help companies maximize their potential and achieve success in our ever-evolving industry.

We offer direct solutions to these pain points so that any staffing, and recruiting firms can utilize them to improve business operations, streamline and automate workflows, upgrade productivity, drive new revenue growth, and more. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) have been game changers, but with advancements in business come new challenges ahead. As we explore these challenges in detail, break down their pain points, and provide solutions that address each pain point, companies looking to upgrade their ATS, and modernize business operations can make informed decisions when searching for the right software solutions to match their business needs. 

In our new eBook, “From Frustration to Success: Tackling the Top 7 ATS Pain Points,” gain critical insights into the biggest challenges faced by our industry today alongside the actionable solutions that can overcome them. So, whether you’re looking to upgrade your current ATS or explore a completely new software solution for staffing and recruiting, this eBook is a must-read for any enterprise organization looking to stay ahead across the competitive landscape of staffing and recruiting.