Beyond a trend: The role of automation in recruitment 

Traditional recruitment, often resource-heavy, can burden even the most seasoned agencies. However, with recruitment automation, businesses can boost their operations, save invaluable time, enhance productivity, and significantly boost their bottom line. 

But how familiar are recruiters with the potential of this new technology and what is the real impact? We spoke with Mehdi Este, co-founder of elay.io, now part of Access Recruitment, who shared his perspective on the impact of recruitment automation in the industry. 

It’s ultimately going to help businesses reduce the time it takes to onboard new consultants, grow their business, and become more efficient per desk, enhancing the performance of every staff member. This mirrors the market's evolution – promoting exceptional recruitment standards across the board.

How automation streamlines agency life and cuts through recruiter time 

For many recruiters, maintaining an up-to-date database is a daunting task, but the harsh reality is, outdated systems lead to slow candidate sourcing, data inaccuracies, and subpar candidate experiences. This is only exacerbated by all the disjointed systems like websites, emails, CRMs, LinkedIn etc... only leading to more data gaps and security risks. 

Automation for your CRM can speed up and streamline how candidates and clients connect from pre-screening to interview. This gives recruiters the freedom to focus on the bigger picture and helps agencies grow, maximising how they engage with candidates, and get better at pulling in leads. Building automated workflows means you can nurture stronger connections across a wider pool of candidates, increasing your chances of landing more wins for your business. 

Mehdi touched on the advantages that recruitment automation delivers for candidate engagement. He explains:

Automation alleviates the burden of managing a busy desk by automating routine tasks, freeing up time for more meaningful interactions. This not only improves efficiency but also maintains positive impressions through timely re-engagement and communication.

Speed up candidate sourcing without missing talent  

With recruitment automation tools, the days of slogging through endless CVs are over. These tools allow for quick, thorough screening, ensuring no potential candidate slips through the cracks, making your sourcing process not only faster, but smarter. 

Mehdi highlights another exciting development: “Generative AI is stirring up excitement, especially for tasks like crafting job descriptions and preparing interview questions. It's also evolving to better match candidates with open roles. Eventually, generative AI will enhance all the products that recruiters traditionally rely on.” 

Recruitment automation for scalability 

The demand for agile, fast, and flexible recruitment processes has never been more critical. Automation in recruitment now stands as a foundation for scalability, allowing businesses to effortlessly shift gears between high-volume phases and more targeted talent drives. This adaptability ensures that, regardless of the ebb and flow of talent demands, the quality of candidates and the efficiency of the process remain consistently high. 

AI-driven decisions for smarter recruiting  

Recruitment databases are repositories of valuable insights. Through intelligent AI and analytics, agencies can put trust into their data ensuring that each decision made is accurate and informed and each strategy is optimised for scalable and sustainable success. 

In the future, AI will do better at finding the right people for jobs by considering more than just their skills, where they live and past experience. It'll analyse profiles more thoroughly, catching details that basic searches might ignore.

Further insights from Mehdi on automation to transform engagement strategies: 

How does automation attract top talent in today's competitive market?

By engaging candidates effectively, showcasing prime opportunities, and maintaining an up-to-date database—all simultaneously. Personalised, omnichannel communication is key. 

How does automation maintain candidate engagement throughout the recruitment journey?

By promptly addressing enquiries, reviewing applications swiftly, and providing clear, direct communication channels. 

Can automation personalise communications with candidates

Absolutely. AI-driven personalisation scales up the creation of tailored messages based on specific roles and candidate criteria, enhancing engagement. 

How Access Volcanic's chatbots keep you connected and competitive  

Access Volcanic is breaking new ground with a bold move into automation, leading the charge into a new era of 24/7 conversational engagement. Our advanced recruitment Chatbot is reshaping how agencies interact with clients and candidates, ensuring no opportunity is left on the table. 

24/7 engagement 

Wave goodbye to missed opportunities and hello to round-the-clock connectivity. Our smart chatbots enable recruitment agencies to be proactive, not just responsive. Engage seamlessly with custom responses, ensuring every interaction captures your unique brand voice and builds lasting connections. 

Data accuracy in real-time 

Maintain the heartbeat of your operations with impeccable data integrity. Our Chatbot isn't just a communication tool; it’s a steward of your database, continuously updating and verifying information to arm you with the most accurate insights for smarter decision-making. 

Redefining efficiency 

Leverage time and cost savings with our Chatbot. By automating routine tasks, we cut down on overheads and free up your team to focus on what truly matters—building relationships and closing more deals. It’s about doing more with less, and doing it better. 

Scalable solutions that sell 

Expand your reach without financial strain. Access Volcanic’s Chatbot enhances website interactions and streamlines operations, offering a scalable solution that adapts to the changing demands of the recruitment world without the extra costs. 

AI tools for inclusive recruiting  

Our latest breakthrough, the job advert bias analyser, transforms how job ads are crafted, promoting diversity by helping you strip away biased language and offering inclusive alternatives. This tool doesn’t just adjust words, it opens doors, proven to boost the diversity of applicants by up to 70%.