Press Release
Spotlight
on Logical Innovations
10 years on
Name:
David Buchanan
Position:
Founder & Managing Director
1.
How did it all begin?
With expertise in IT I was approached by a HR
professional in a leading high street retailer who was looking for a
tailored recruitment solution that wasn’t readily available in the market.
After developing a suitable system I discovered the benefits that other
leading businesses could gain from a similar recruitment system tailored to
their individual needs. I set up Logical Innovations in 1996.
2.
Is Logical Innovations a large organisation?
No we have a small team of staff most of which have
been with us since our early days in business. We have deliberately remained
focused on what we do well and avoided expanding into peripheral products.
This has allowed us to forge strong relationships with our clients and
deliver a cost effective solution that really delivers.
3.
What products do you offer today?
We launched the TalentTracker® brand of online
recruitment systems in 2000 and this continues to be our flagship brand till
this day. TalentTracker® eRecruiter is a cost effective yet tailored
online recruitment system which is ideal for companies who currently have
little or no recruitment system in place. TalentTracker® Enterprise
is our bespoke end-to-end recruitment system ideal for large companies who
are processing thousands of applications every week.
4.
What do you consider to be a key feature of your products?
A critical feature is the ability to effectively
screen candidates and spot talent. We offer tailored screening as part of
the online application process to allow companies to screen candidates
according to their own company and job role criteria. In the back office HR
staff can perform scripted telephone interviewing ahead of face to face
interviewing which allows businesses to get a personal feel for candidates
and whether they will be right for their business. Incorporating that
personal touch in online recruitment has been of great benefit to our
clients.
5.
What are the key benefits of your products?
In simplistic terms our systems streamline and
automate the entire recruitment process. TalentTracker® is a web
based model to allow HR staff (and candidates) the ability to access the
system 24 7 from any computer. A tailored careers site and online
application allows candidates to be screened according to the company’s
requirements. The secure back office allows HR staff to track and manage
vacancies and applicants at their fingertips, automatically progress
applicants and
correspondence, and access a suite of real time management reports in
seconds to analyse key recruitment statistics.
6.
Are there any specific examples of a key benefit?
We commonly incorporate a TalentBank function within
TalentTracker®. This allows businesses to re-route unsuccessful or
speculative applications (all of whom are pre-screened according to the
individual business needs). Companies can then build up a database of
potential talent for the future requirements of the business.
One of our clients reported that 70% of candidates had
been recruited at minimal or no cost by using this feature. The same client
also recruited a candidate from the TalentBank in just 25 mins! The
TalentBank feature allows any business to reduce their attraction costs
whilst speeding up time to hire.
7.
How do you perceive Logical Innovations progressing in the future?
We are continually evolving our systems to the highest
standards and work with many of our clients on an ongoing basis to
continually realise new concepts in recruitment. This ability and desire to
constantly push the boundaries of our software and work close together with
our clients will we believe, allow us to continue our success and growth.
8.
What has been the highlight of your career and what are your
aspirations for the future?
The highlight has been watching Logical Innovations
grow from a starting business which was profitable from the beginning to a
sustainable and successful company. I would like
to see Logical Innovations continuing to grow at a steady rate to ensure we
don’t dilute the relationships we have on a one to one level with our
clients. That’s something special that often larger businesses fall short
on.
Ends 09.10.07
Press Contacts:
Christine Butchart
t: 0870 850 5284
e:
c.butchart@logicalinnovations.co.uk
