Record sales suggest networxís system apoint is the way forward

Having seen a substantial rise in sales for apoint , networx believe that an increasing amount of companies are seeing the importance of recruitment software and believe 2007 will be a very good year for the industry. In the first financial quarter, networx have exceeded sales targets and signed 10 major contracts for their recruitment management system.

Commenting on this recent sales activity, Director of networx Andy Pierson said:

ìWe have seen a big increase in the demand for our apoint since itís launch in October 2005, but first quarter results since October 2006 highlight that demand is growing at a faster pace than expected. I believe this success has come from understanding recruitment. We are constantly working with our clients from the managed service side of the business to help identify where technology can benefit their recruitment processes. We are attracting strong brands such as Gamestation, Reebok, Maplin Electronics, LíOccitane, Punch Taverns, Wagamama, United Co-op Services and West Bromwich Building Society due to the effectiveness, adaptability and simplicity of our solutionsî.

The difficulty and costs associated with attracting quality candidateís means that employers are keen to improve the experience of applicants. We live in a world where most things can be done online and candidates expect the same when applying for jobs. Offering regularly updated lists of vacancies with an easy to use application method may only be the beginning of the process but getting this right presents a professional and positive image.

The use of technology can offer enormous benefits to candidates and employers throughout the recruitment process. However, we must remember the importance of maintaining a balance between personal contact and technology. Use technology to assist your processes but donít expect it to do everything for you.

networx believe the reason for their success is down to customising each apoint solution to meet their clientsí individual needs. ìSome clients have large HR departments and set-up the apoint system to work with their established methods and processes, others with less available resource implement a system to and work alongside our managed service in a way that benefits themî