Onrec: How Mencap Reduced Time-To-Hire From Six to Three Weeks With a Streamlined Candidate Screening Process

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Originally posted on Onrec, published by Stuart Gentle.

Mencap, one of the UK’s largest charities dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities, transformed its hiring process by adopting the eBulkPlus digital screening platform from Matrix Security Watchdog. The change has significantly reduced the time-to-hire for new employees, providing a more efficient, secure, and manageable process for Mencap’s HR team.

Requirements

Mencap’s mission requires a large workforce, with over 8,000 employees and more than 1,000 volunteers annually. These individuals operate in diverse settings, including care homes, supported living environments, housing association properties, and private residences. Given the sensitive nature of Mencap’s work, rigorous employee and volunteer screening is paramount to safeguarding the individuals under their care.

The charity faced a challenge: their existing screening process was slow, cumbersome, and unable to keep pace with their growing needs. Mencap’s HR team needed a solution that could:

Reduce the time taken to complete background checks.

Ensure each screening was thorough and accurate.

Handle the high volume of checks required annually.

Challenges

Before adopting eBulkPlus, Mencap relied on a paper-based screening process that was time-consuming and prone to errors. The lack of a centralised, digital platform meant that the HR team struggled to manage and track the progress of candidate screenings efficiently. This inefficiency not only delayed the hiring process but also increased the risk of potential errors in applications, which could further slowdown the onboarding process.

Onrec: How Mencap Reduced Time-To-Hire From Six to Three Weeks With a Streamlined Candidate Screening Process

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Conclusion

By implementing eBulkPlus, Mencap has not only streamlined its candidate screening process but also achieved significant reductions in time-to-hire. The transition to a digital platform has provided Mencap with greater control, transparency, and efficiency in managing its hiring process, ensuring that the charity can continue to focus on its mission of supporting individuals with learning disabilities across the UK.

Originally posted on Onrec, published by Stuart Gentle.

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