ATS Helps School Hire
One Canadian school is implementing an ATS to help with its hiring needs.
Ontario-based Lambton Kent District School Board recently announced that it will implement the HireDesk applicant tracking system in order to find new employees. The district currently serves more than 24,000 students in 66 elementary and secondary schools.
The ATS will allow the school board to ensure reliable hiring with trained interviews and consistent processes in place; to save labor costs with reduced administrative workload and increased productivity; to prevent applicant drop off with an improved candidate experience; and to save environmental costs as print, paper and energy waste have been eliminated.
Veterans Jobs Get Help from Microsoft
One of the nation's biggest technology companies is doing its part to create and support veterans jobs.
Microsoft Corporation recently announced an initiative to create a coalition of public, private and nonprofit organizations in order to give veterans and their spouses the skills and resources needed to be successful in today's civilian workforce. The initiative is part of the Microsoft Elevate America program.
As part of the effort, Microsoft will contribute $2 million in cash and up to $6 million in software during the next two years to support programs for members of the armed services and their spouses who are separating from the military and reintegrating into their civilian communities.