Case Studies > Jobvite and GroupM Team Up to Create Recruiting Success

Jobvite and GroupM Team Up to Create Recruiting Success

Company Size

1,000+

Region

America
Europe

Country

United Kingdom
United States

Product

Jobvite Hire
Jobvite Engage

Tech Stack

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Data Analytics
Automation

Implementation Scale

Enterprise-wide Deployment

Impact Metrics

Customer Satisfaction
Digital Expertise
Productivity Improvements

Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics
Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration
Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Applicable Functions

Business Operation
Human Resources

Use Cases

Predictive Replenishment
Remote Collaboration

Services

Data Science Services
System Integration
Training

About The Customer

GroupM is a leading global media investment management company, part of WPP’s media agencies, including Mindshare, MediaCom, Wavemaker, Essence, and m/SIX. They are responsible for over US $108B in annual media investment by some of the world’s largest advertisers. GroupM’s agencies are known for their expertise in media marketplaces and consumer audiences, delivering significant advantages to clients. The company operates globally, with a strong presence in the UK, and is renowned for its innovative media strategies and data-driven approach. GroupM’s talent team is dedicated to mobilizing talent across brands, creating careers, and maintaining a high standard of recruitment excellence.

The Challenge

GroupM, a global leader in media investment management, faced challenges in managing a high volume of applications and sourcing candidates for hard-to-fill roles. Their previous recruitment systems were not adequate to meet their business requirements, leading to inefficiencies in mobilizing talent and creating careers for employees. The company needed a central Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to streamline their recruitment processes, reduce administrative tasks, and provide better transparency and insights into their hiring strategies. The UK market's candidate-short nature further complicated their efforts, making it crucial to re-target talent from previous applications and manage a growing number of new applications each week.

The Solution

GroupM implemented Jobvite Hire and Engage to address their recruitment challenges. The Jobvite platform enabled the talent team to manage their pipeline effectively, re-engage previous applicants, and capitalize on their expansive candidate pool. The platform provided the necessary insights to make strategic business decisions and offered time-saving functionalities that allowed the team to focus on relational recruiting and continuous candidate engagement. Jobvite’s data insights and seamless workflow capabilities were particularly valuable, enabling the team to navigate the talent pool, manage application volume, and discover new hiring insights. The platform’s ability to support an agile working environment allowed recruiters to work seamlessly from any location, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.

Operational Impact

GroupM’s talent team experienced a significant improvement in their recruitment processes, with the ability to manage high application volumes and re-engage with past candidates effectively.
The Jobvite platform provided transparency and insights into the recruitment process, allowing the team to predict hiring timelines, understand candidate drop-off points, and identify challenges in filling certain roles.
The team’s agile working environment was supported by Jobvite, enabling recruiters to work from any office globally and collaborate seamlessly using the same platform.
Jobvite’s reporting functions allowed GroupM to craft detailed hiring strategies, track progress, and make data-driven decisions, enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of their recruitment efforts.
During a cyber-attack on WPP, Jobvite ensured continuous candidate engagement and communication, demonstrating the platform’s reliability and importance in maintaining recruitment momentum.

Quantitative Benefit

GroupM’s average time to hire was reduced to just 29 days.
The company managed to screen hundreds of new applications each week efficiently.
The implementation of Jobvite allowed GroupM to handle a high volume of applications and maintain a growing talent pool.