When considering implementing an applicant tracking system (hereafter referred to as an ATS) for your organization, it is essential to plan to ensure the system is configured to cater to present needs. Understandably, organizations become more agile and change policies often to accommodate market and sociological needs. However, it is not necessary to predict what might be required in the future and incorporate all of them in the current implementation.
An ATS is like any other ERP system, and it is good to accept that it requires constant maintenance. This means that you can make changes to the system as needed and when required.
The goal of implementing an ATS is to ensure you have climbed the next step in your hiring process with digitization, metrics of speed, cost saving, candidate engagement, and reporting. Aligning these with your organization’s goals and values would help set the course for implanting an ideal ATS.