Would paperless human resource processes be more efficient for my small- to medium-sized organization? My cut and dry answer is yes. Since we are all grown-ups, however, we know that there are rarely instances when answers are cut and dry. So, let’s explore, briefly, why my answer is yes. What do I do with all […]
There are several ways to calculate the return on investment (ROI) for an applicant tracking system (ATS). But to start, you need to first determine the cost of your hiring activities without an ATS. Equation #1: Time Cost Let’s say we have an HR Employee who handles hiring (I’ll call her Joy). Consider the number of […]
https://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ROI-Time-and-Money-01.png6861030Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPhttps://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ExactHire-Modern-Horizontal-2.svgRandi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCP2013-10-04 09:30:262023-04-28 11:29:15How Do I Calculate ROI For Applicant Tracking System?
Because our employee onboarding software utilizes electronic signatures, we are quite frequently asked “are electronic signatures valid?” The short answer is…yes. Requirements for Valid Electronic Signatures However, for this to hold true, there are conditions that have to be met. These were established with the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN) of […]
Well, this blog about assessing employees hits home as I just had my one-year work anniversary with ExactHire. I love my job, by the way, and wish everyone could enjoy coming to work as much as I do! (I am not kissing up because I have already had my annual review!) But, it brings up […]
https://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Employee_performance.jpg152641Christa Wynkhttps://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ExactHire-Modern-Horizontal-2.svgChrista Wynk2013-09-20 12:00:352014-11-04 19:38:30How Do You Assess Employees On The Job?
Are you a job seeker that is getting back into the work force? Or, maybe you lost your previous job and are still searching for the next position. Either way, your chances of landing your next great position are dramatically improved if you can undergo an honest assessment of your skill set, identify any gaps […]
https://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ExactHire-Modern-Horizontal-2.svg00Christa Wynkhttps://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ExactHire-Modern-Horizontal-2.svgChrista Wynk2013-09-03 16:55:302018-11-06 10:55:444 Steps For Job Seekers To Better Engage New Employers
What’s an applicant flow log? Many of our clients are required to comply with Affirmative Action and OFCCP (Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs) regulations. While these regulations are wide-ranging and very comprehensive, they typically apply to organizations that have government contracts (or sometimes subcontracts). At their core, these programs help to ensure that organizations […]
When you purchase software, it’s always nice to learn everything about what the software can do right away. However, we all know this is not always a realistic possibility depending on the extent of available features. Sometimes, you have to “grow” into the application. With ExactHire’s applicant application management software we are occasionally asked for […]
Moving to a paperless hiring process can offer many compelling benefits to a small business, such as the ability to access data in a web-based environment, easy accessibility to social recruiting, and a reduction in the time it takes to hire employees. In this blog, I’ll outline ways in which hiring software implementation can improve […]
I was talking with a friend yesterday who does “life coaching,” and she asked a great question … “Why do you like your job so much?” My answer was simple…ExactHire is a small company so everyone here has to wear many different “hats” and no day is ever the same. We have fun together and […]
Employee assessments have been around for decades. Organizations use them for hiring, team-building, conflict resolution and succession planning. While there are many legitimate options for these tools in the marketplace, there are many more that either aren’t very reliable or, worse yet, aren’t legal to use in certain situations. I get asked about these a […]
When you take time to write job descriptions, then push them to external job boards, then blow up social media with the #hiring hashtag and then finally conduct interviews, do you ever take the time to find out more about what society is telling applicants in terms of how to get the job or be […]
https://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ExactHire-Modern-Horizontal-2.svg00Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPhttps://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ExactHire-Modern-Horizontal-2.svgRandi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCP2013-07-10 16:05:592019-05-16 15:27:58But They Interviewed So Well…Don’t Fall Victim to Interviewee Jazz Hands!
When was the last time you took a good look at your organization’s recruitment site through the eyes of a potential applicant? I’m talking about just the career-related content you feature on your branded applicant tracking software portal. You can’t remember? Well, whether you don’t recall or perhaps just need a gentle nudge to revisit […]
https://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/company-careers-portal-easy-enhancements.jpg332640Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPhttps://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ExactHire-Modern-Horizontal-2.svgRandi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCP2013-07-10 07:50:462023-04-26 13:01:135 Easy Enhancements to Make to Your Company’s Careers Portal
In the June 2013 issue of Inc. magazine, you don’t have to get to page 30 to have a clear understanding that the differentiating factor setting companies apart from their competitors is which individuals they select to hire. The culture fit of a hire is one of the greatest make or break qualities the person […]
https://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/How-Do-I-Choose-the-Right-Applicant-for-My-Company-ExactHire.jpg427640Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPhttps://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ExactHire-Modern-Horizontal-2.svgRandi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCP2013-07-09 11:30:472014-11-06 15:57:09How Do I Choose the Right Applicant for My Company?
Occasionally clients will come to us in need of some insight as to why one of their positions isn’t receiving enough applicants. Their applicant traffic is falling short of what they would expect given the market, position type, unemployment rate, etc. In fact, here’s a recent inquiry from an ExactHire applicant tracking software client that […]
A common question people ask when approaching an ATS provider is: “how much does an applicant tracking system cost?” The answer is challenging because many variables come into play when buying applicant tracking software. This often leads to the answer that no one wants to hear: “it depends.” But let’s put that answer aside for now, […]
https://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Twitter-CTA-ATS-Pricing-01-1.png14302146Jeff Hallamhttps://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ExactHire-Modern-Horizontal-2.svgJeff Hallam2013-06-21 13:00:072022-02-15 15:18:35Applicant Tracking System Cost: How Much Does Hiring Software Cost?
Is Paperless Hiring More Efficient?
in Hiring Process/by Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPWould paperless human resource processes be more efficient for my small- to medium-sized organization? My cut and dry answer is yes. Since we are all grown-ups, however, we know that there are rarely instances when answers are cut and dry. So, let’s explore, briefly, why my answer is yes. What do I do with all […]
How Do I Calculate ROI For Applicant Tracking System?
in Workforce Management/by Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPThere are several ways to calculate the return on investment (ROI) for an applicant tracking system (ATS). But to start, you need to first determine the cost of your hiring activities without an ATS. Equation #1: Time Cost Let’s say we have an HR Employee who handles hiring (I’ll call her Joy). Consider the number of […]
Are Electronic Signatures Valid?
in Workforce Management/by Jeff HallamBecause our employee onboarding software utilizes electronic signatures, we are quite frequently asked “are electronic signatures valid?” The short answer is…yes. Requirements for Valid Electronic Signatures However, for this to hold true, there are conditions that have to be met. These were established with the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN) of […]
How Do You Assess Employees On The Job?
in Workforce Management/by Christa WynkWell, this blog about assessing employees hits home as I just had my one-year work anniversary with ExactHire. I love my job, by the way, and wish everyone could enjoy coming to work as much as I do! (I am not kissing up because I have already had my annual review!) But, it brings up […]
4 Steps For Job Seekers To Better Engage New Employers
in Hiring Process/by Christa WynkAre you a job seeker that is getting back into the work force? Or, maybe you lost your previous job and are still searching for the next position. Either way, your chances of landing your next great position are dramatically improved if you can undergo an honest assessment of your skill set, identify any gaps […]
What Is An Applicant Flow Log Report?
in Hiring Process/by Jeff HallamWhat’s an applicant flow log? Many of our clients are required to comply with Affirmative Action and OFCCP (Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs) regulations. While these regulations are wide-ranging and very comprehensive, they typically apply to organizations that have government contracts (or sometimes subcontracts). At their core, these programs help to ensure that organizations […]
7 Ways Human Resources Can Use Application Management Software
in Workforce Management/by Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPWhen you purchase software, it’s always nice to learn everything about what the software can do right away. However, we all know this is not always a realistic possibility depending on the extent of available features. Sometimes, you have to “grow” into the application. With ExactHire’s applicant application management software we are occasionally asked for […]
How Does Hiring Software Reduce Time To Hire?
in Hiring Process/by Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPMoving to a paperless hiring process can offer many compelling benefits to a small business, such as the ability to access data in a web-based environment, easy accessibility to social recruiting, and a reduction in the time it takes to hire employees. In this blog, I’ll outline ways in which hiring software implementation can improve […]
5 Reasons Why Companies Need Human Resources
in Workforce Management/by Christa WynkI was talking with a friend yesterday who does “life coaching,” and she asked a great question … “Why do you like your job so much?” My answer was simple…ExactHire is a small company so everyone here has to wear many different “hats” and no day is ever the same. We have fun together and […]
Top 5 Considerations For Understanding Employee Assessments
in Workforce Management/by Jeff HallamEmployee assessments have been around for decades. Organizations use them for hiring, team-building, conflict resolution and succession planning. While there are many legitimate options for these tools in the marketplace, there are many more that either aren’t very reliable or, worse yet, aren’t legal to use in certain situations. I get asked about these a […]
But They Interviewed So Well…Don’t Fall Victim to Interviewee Jazz Hands!
in Hiring Process/by Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPWhen you take time to write job descriptions, then push them to external job boards, then blow up social media with the #hiring hashtag and then finally conduct interviews, do you ever take the time to find out more about what society is telling applicants in terms of how to get the job or be […]
5 Easy Enhancements to Make to Your Company’s Careers Portal
in Workforce Management/by Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPWhen was the last time you took a good look at your organization’s recruitment site through the eyes of a potential applicant? I’m talking about just the career-related content you feature on your branded applicant tracking software portal. You can’t remember? Well, whether you don’t recall or perhaps just need a gentle nudge to revisit […]
How Do I Choose the Right Applicant for My Company?
in Hiring Process/by Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPIn the June 2013 issue of Inc. magazine, you don’t have to get to page 30 to have a clear understanding that the differentiating factor setting companies apart from their competitors is which individuals they select to hire. The culture fit of a hire is one of the greatest make or break qualities the person […]
Help! My Job Posting Isn’t Getting Enough Applicants!
in Hiring Process/by Harlan SchafirOccasionally clients will come to us in need of some insight as to why one of their positions isn’t receiving enough applicants. Their applicant traffic is falling short of what they would expect given the market, position type, unemployment rate, etc. In fact, here’s a recent inquiry from an ExactHire applicant tracking software client that […]
Applicant Tracking System Cost: How Much Does Hiring Software Cost?
in Hiring Process/by Jeff HallamA common question people ask when approaching an ATS provider is: “how much does an applicant tracking system cost?” The answer is challenging because many variables come into play when buying applicant tracking software. This often leads to the answer that no one wants to hear: “it depends.” But let’s put that answer aside for now, […]