Waste Less, Hire More: Walsh Waste’s 85% Cost Reduction in Recruitment with Cezanne Recruitment
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Walsh Waste and Recycling revolutionised its approach to recruitment by switching from an outdated hiring platform to Cezanne Recruitment’s* modern hiring software. The results? An 85% reduction in recruitment costs, a 50% reduction in time to hire, and a 70% reduction in no show rate. Cezanne Recruitment’s powerful automation and job board integrations enabled the HR team to hire faster – and more effectively – than ever before.
The business
Walsh Waste is a family-run waste management company based in Galway since 1972. They offer a full range of services – from domestic and commercial skip hire, to recycling, hazardous and liquid waste collection, septic tank emptying, and even event waste and portable loo hire.
With a sustainability-first approach to everything they do and a fantastic reputation for their innovative solutions, they’re trusted by businesses and communities across the west of Ireland to deliver reliable, responsible waste management with a personal touch.
The Challenge
Managing recruitment complexity
As the company expanded, Dan Regan and his HR team faced significant challenges in managing multiple recruitment platforms, each requiring separate logins, passwords, and workflows. This cumbersome process slowed down recruitment and impacted overall efficiency. Dan recalls the frustrations:
“We had different platforms to load a single role, resulting in a selection of logins and passwords. Recruitment became time-consuming, and we needed to work smarter, not harder.”
With a target of hiring 30 employees annually and only one person on the HR team, finding a more efficient hiring solution became critical. The company also needed to improve communication within the recruitment process to align with its broader strategic goals.
Growing recruitment costs and inefficiencies
Before implementing Cezanne Recruitment software, Walsh Waste struggled with high recruitment costs and delays in filling vacancies. The manual processes in place meant time to hire often stretched to over a month. Dan recognised that streamlining the recruitment process would lead to significant cost savings and faster hiring.
Employer brand and candidate experience
Poor candidate experience was another major concern. With a disjointed recruitment process, candidates often experienced delays in communication, and the overall employer brand suffered. The team knew they needed a centralised solution to enhance their visibility and provide a more consistent, positive experience for applicants.
The Solution
Why Walsh Waste chose Cezanne Recruitment
After evaluating multiple recruitment tools, Walsh Waste turned to Cezanne Recruitment software, having experienced its simplicity and effectiveness in previous roles. Dan had used the software before and was confident it was the right fit for their recruitment needs. “I had used Cezanne Recruitment in the past and felt it was a wonderful solution,” Dan shares.
Cezanne Recruitment provided the team with a one-stop tool for managing the entire recruitment process. With its intuitive interface, it simplified the process of multi-posting roles across job boards and social media platforms. This feature alone was invaluable in saving time and reducing manual workload.
Implementation and Go-Live
The implementation process was seamless, with Walsh Waste going live with the Cezanne platform within two weeks. Dan credits the platform’s ease of use and support from the Cezanne Recruitment team: “The customer success team at Cezanne Recruitment was exceptional. Any time I had a meeting request, issue, or problem, the team was always available and responsive.”
Cezanne Recruitment’s key features, such as automated email templates, AI-powered CV screening, and interview scheduling, allowed the HR team to focus on higher-value tasks instead of getting bogged down by administrative duties.
Enhancing communication and collaboration
One of the most significant improvements Cezanne Recruitment software brought to Walsh Waste was its ability to improve internal communication. The platform allowed Dan to share candidate profiles with hiring managers in real time, facilitating faster decision-making. Preloaded responses helped streamline communication, speeding up the recruitment process significantly.
The results
The implementation of Cezanne Recruitment at Walsh Waste led to several tangible improvements:
1. Reduced Time to Hire
- Before Cezanne Recruitment: 1 month
- After Cezanne Recruitment: 2 weeks
Cezanne Recruitment’s powerful automation and job board integrations enabled the HR team to hire faster than ever before. The platform’s smart candidate screening and one-click job posting helped attract top talent quickly, reducing the time to hire by 50%.
2. Cost Savings
- Recruitment costs in 2023: £31,000
- Budget for 2024: £4,000
- 85% Reduction in Recruitment Costs
By centralising and streamlining activities through Cezanne Recruitment, Walsh Waste reduced their reliance on costly recruitment agencies and premium job boards. As a result, the company saw an 85% reduction in recruitment costs, saving over £27,000 annually.
3. Improved Candidate Experience
Walsh Waste significantly improved the candidate journey by automating communication and scheduling processes. Cezanne Recruitment’s user-friendly interface allowed the HR team to engage candidates faster and more effectively, reducing the number of no-shows by 70% and improving overall candidate satisfaction.
4. Enhanced Employer Brand
With Cezanne Recruitment, Walsh Waste was able to build a stronger employer brand through consistent and professional candidate engagement. The company’s visibility across job boards and social media platforms increased, attracting higher-quality candidates. “For recruitment, Cezanne Recruitment has assisted us with our brand identity and helped advertise across various platforms,” Dan explains.
5. Faster Hiring Manager Review
Cezanne Recruitment’s hiring manager software streamlined the approval process for hiring managers, making it 100% faster than before. The real-time updates and easy access to candidate profiles allowed managers to make quicker, more informed decisions, further reducing the time to fill vacancies.
Why not see for yourself how Cezanne Recruitment software can revolutionise your hiring processes?
* previously called Occupop