Time for Talent - Issue 5

Welcome to our next edition of Time for Talent!

In this February edition, we bring you the latest recruitment insights and valuable resources to help you navigate the forever-changing recruitment landscape.

We also share some exciting news about Eploy’s Kirby and Emma attending the Vitality Supplier Awards, Eploy being awarded a position on ESPO’s framework, along with some impressive ‘Eployalty’ anniversaries. We also shine a spotlight on the Education sector recruitment - exploring its challenges and sharing some real-life examples of how they can be overcome.

Happy reading!

??Highly Commended Service Provider of the Year!

We are delighted to share that Eploy has been awarded – Highly Commended Service Provider of the Year at the Vitality Awards.

Eploy’s Kirby Smith and Emma Cooper attended the Vitality Supplier Conference and Awards, where they not only got to listen to some great talks, but also signed the Vitality Customer Charter – with their thumbprint on a Stanley!

Thank you Vitality for having us! Here are some feel-good photos from the day. ????

What’s new in the Talent Acquisition world? Dates, Further Reading and TA Stats:

• According to the KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs Survey, vacancy numbers declined to the greatest degree since August 2020, while staff availability continued to rise, which is reflective of the current challenging market conditions.
• With last week marking the apprenticeships week, the Government shared some news to provide more leverage to organisations providing apprenticeships, one of which is giving employers more flexibility over maths and English requirements for adult learners. This change aims to enable up to 10,000 more apprentices to qualify every year. Learn more here.
• Eploy’s partners at Zellis recently shared a great case study about transforming recruitment at London Borough of Hillingdon . Combined, Zellis HCM and Eploy ATS are delivering real benefits to the Borough and their candidates and meeting the compliance challenges of public sector talent acquisition.
• Verifile Limited have recently shared a blog providing insights to the Healthcare recruitment teams on the importance of screening caregivers, which you can read here.
• Recite Me have recently shared a webinar on the topic ‘’Accessibility in 2025 – Compliance to Competitive Edge’’. If you wish to learn more about making digital inclusion your competitive edge in 2025, watch the webinar here.
• A recent article on ‘’Recruiter’’ reveals the need for TA professionals to master using data in decision-making, as in 2025 it’s become the foundation of effective recruitment and understanding what works best. The article covers more tech-related trends that are expected to emerge in 2025.
• Learn the key ways to stand out and ensure your recruitment marketing builds meaningful, long-term relationships in this short video from a previous collaboration between CA3 , Eploy and panel speakers: Charu M. and Chris Le'cand-Harwood ?? .
• LinkedIn’s data shows that only a third of UK Gen Zs aspire to take on a management role in the next few years, meanwhile, 43% of millennial survey respondents said they want to become managers. This showcases a shift in how different generations see workplace progression.?

Eploy Partner Focus:?

Eploy is delighted to introduce 4 new partners to our Marketplace. Welcome Hire Intelligence, Clevry, Document Logistix and That Little Agency.

Hire Intelligence

Hire Intelligence?? is a data insights and programmatic platform that will transform your recruitment marketing, enabling the following:

?? Instant Access: Connect to 3,000+ job boards and social channels, seamlessly integrated with Eploy

?? Smart Insights: Real-time analytics that reveal recruitment ROI at a glance

Learn more about Hire Intelligence

Clevry

Clevry is an online assessment platform that enables you to create bespoke assessment campaigns for recruitment and development processes. Choose assessments from a comprehensive suite of online psychometric tests including?ability tests,?personality questionnaires?and?situational judgement tests.

Learn more about Clevry

Document Logistix?

Document Logistix Ltd’s Document Manager is digital document management software that enables users to capture, centralise and workflow documents. The system is highly secure and offers multiple automation, indexing and archiving features. Document Manager streamlines business processes and assures compliance.

Learn more about Document Logistix

That Little Agency?

That Little Agency is the employer brand and marketing agency for those companies who don’t feel that they need an employer branding and marketing agency. Companies who just need some advice, help or support with a specific job. TLA specialises in: employer value proposition definition, employer brand development, careers website design and development, recruitment marketing, and social media strategy.

Learn more about That Little Agency

Eploy can now be found on the ESPO framework

Eploy is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a position on ESPO’s Advertising Solutions framework (3A_24) for e-Recruitment and Related Systems.

The team at ESPO has thoroughly reviewed Eploy’s procurement process and confirmed that it’s compliant with the UK procurement legislation.

Learn more about the ESPO framework and what it means for Eploy customers, as well as organisations on the look-out for an Applicant Tracking System in our latest news.

Spotlight on the Education Sector

Talent sourcing in the Education sector is more challenging than ever. Schools, colleges, academies, and universities are navigating candidate shortages and the need for efficient hiring processes.

Read our latest blog, and learn:

• Are educational institutions geared up for effective hiring?
• Key factors to consider for in-house recruitment teams to attract top talent while enhancing candidate experience.
• A real-world example of how an education provider transformed recruitment with an ATS.
• The impact of automating candidate background checks in education.

Dig into the lowdown here: https://www.eploy.com/resources/blog/spotlight-on-education-sector-hiring/?

Eploy’s New Videos

Thank you, Andy Long , Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Leader, as well as an RL 100 Member, for taking the time to visit Eploy HQ and answer some important questions to help Talent Acquisition professionals better understand the value of Applicant Tracking Systems and some things to consider for when choosing a new one.

We captured Andy’s wisdom, accrued over decades in the industry, on camera, so you get to learn from his experience too. You can find one of the videos here and for the rest, make sure you keep an eye out on our LinkedIn.

What our customers have to say in our customer reviews on G2:

‘’We have great communication and working relationships with both our Account Manager, as well as the Success team. The full transition of a candidate from initial discussion of potential vacancy through to first day joining. The system enables us to have a smooth transition, as well as being tailored to all our unique requirements in terms of varying documents and processes depending on the area of business.’’ - Clare O'Neill, Attraction and Recruitment Specialist at Central Co-op

‘’Eploy as a company embrace the fact that there are other systems that businesses will use, rather than silo/distance themselves from potential competitors, and will offer support on integrating with other products. The support is brilliant, patient, capable, and understanding. The account management is also excellent; transparent in costs and functionality, extremely well-prepared for reviews, and very responsive to queries and change requests. In this post-covid world of slack delivery of products and services, Eploy's professionalism and service levels are god-tier.’’ - Howard Jones, Head of Digital Services, Orbis Education and Care

We also received some love from Walker's Shortbread Ltd. , who so kindly sent us a goodie bag full of Walker’s baked goodness. A huge thank you to Walker's Shortbread Ltd. and Amy Stevenson. It was great working with Amy during the implementation process and we look forward to hearing more about the team's ongoing success with Eploy.

Look who turned 5 in Eployalty years…

January was a month of milestones at Eploy! ??

We’re celebrating 14 incredible team members who celebrated milestones with us in the month of January. And we wanted to give a special shout-out to Alex, Eploy's Lead Implementation Engineer, who has been with Eploy for 5 years now, and has now received his 5-year Eployalty t-shirt to prove it.?

Our team members are not only exceptional at what they do - they also make Eploy an amazing place to work. A huge thank you to each of you! ??

That’s it for another edition of Time for Talent. Thank you for reading the latest issue. If you have any thoughts or feedback on what else you’d like to see in future newsletters, send us an email at [email protected].

Until next time, all the best.

Team Eploy