The Challenge
The small HR team at Ridge Corporation handled the full spectrum of HR duties, from payroll to employee engagement, on top of managing hiring. Like many HR professionals who "wear many hats," they were spending too much time on hiring without seeing the results they needed.
Without a centralized process, managing job postings across multiple boards was inefficient. Logging in to different platforms to review resumes and communicate with candidates became cumbersome. They also manually tracked applicants using spreadsheets, which slowed down their efforts. When candidates responded to schedule interviews, no-shows were common, wasting even more time.
To make matters worse, the team was spending nearly $1,000 per week on promoted job postings, frustrating both HR and the CFO. It was clear something had to change.
At A Glance
Challenges
Disorganized Hiring Process
High Recruitment Costs
Inefficient Internal Communication
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Outcomes
Centralized Hiring Platform
$3,600 Monthly Recruitment Savings
Improved Employee Engagement
Post Once, Publish Everywhere
The HR team knew there had to be a better way to manage hiring than juggling multiple sites. After trying Team Engine’s free trial, they saw immediate results. Job postings were automatically distributed to multiple boards through one central platform, and the software was easy to use. Within just one week, they scheduled several interviews for different jobs—something that previously took weeks to accomplish.
Now, Ridge Corporation saves over $3,600 a month on job postings and cuts hours of admin work with a streamlined process.
Keep The Best Applicants Engaged
Managing multiple job board accounts meant using different communication channels for candidates. For Indeed applicants, HR used Indeed Messenger, while for others (like referrals or website applicants), they relied on phone calls or emails—often left wondering if the applicant even knew Ridge Corporation was trying to reach them.
This disjointed process made it chaotic to keep up with candidates and schedule interviews. That all changed when Ridge Corporation started using Team Engine’s automated texts and emails for interview confirmations, reminders, and follow-ups, streamlining the entire communication process.
Now, Team Engine does the work for them. As soon as someone applies, automated text messages engage the candidate immediately, no matter where or how they applied. Most importantly, this timely communication grabs and holds the attention of the most qualified candidates. Prompt responses from a potential employer signal interest and enthusiasm, which can make the difference between a candidate accepting Ridge Corporation’s offer or going with a competitor.
Simple, Effective Employee Communications
Like many manufacturing plants, HR relied on shift supervisors to relay messages during daily meetings—a method that wasn’t always reliable. Monthly all-employee meetings covered announcements, but third-shift workers were often excluded. They also rotated messages on break room TVs, but employees missed updates when they were on vacation or PTO.
With Team Engine’s employee messaging platform, HR can now send texts to all employees directly from a computer with the click of a button. Whether it’s announcing celebrations, sharing deadlines, or introducing new policies, HR knows every employee receives the same, consistent message. Additionally, HR implemented automated Happy Birthday and work anniversary texts—a small gesture that employees appreciate for its personal touch.
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Ridge Corporation's Favorite Features
Centralized Job Posting & Communication
With Team Engine, Ridge Corporation can now post jobs to multiple boards from one centralized platform. This eliminates the need to log in to multiple accounts, saving time and ensuring all applicants are managed efficiently in one place.
Automated Applicant Communication
Team Engine’s automated communication streamlined Ridge Corporation’s hiring process, reducing reliance on expensive sponsored job posts and saving over $3,600 per month. It also cut down on admin time by automating follow-ups, interview scheduling, and candidate engagement, making recruitment more efficient and cost-effective.
Automated Text Messaging
The automated text messaging feature has transformed Ridge Corporation’s ability to engage with both applicants and employees. From interview confirmations to company-wide updates, HR can now send quick, personalized messages that reach everyone instantly.
Start Texting With Your Employees & Applicants Today for a More Engaged Workforce Tomorrow
Make it easy for your blue-collar personnel to communicate with you by meeting them on the channel they prefer most: text messaging. Make it easy for you to communicate with them by using Team Engine’s texting software with automations, surveys, language preferences & more.