An ATS (Applicant Tracking System) is the system that manages the recruitment process: posting vacancies, receiving applications, initial screening, interviews, evaluations, final decision and onboarding. It replaces shared Excel sheets and lost emails with a structured flow where each candidate has a clear status and an auditable history.
Modern ATSs integrate with job boards (LinkedIn, Indeed, Sapo Emprego), automatically parse CVs, offer video interviews, and include evaluation tools (technical tests, behavioural questionnaires). For companies with larger recruitment volumes, a well-implemented ATS reduces time-to-hire by 30-50% and improves retention rates (a better candidate-role fit from the start).
pplTalent includes an ATS integrated with the rest of pplPortal — a candidate who is hired transitions directly to onboarding in pplCore, with no re-entry of data. Integration with LinkedIn allows vacancy posting and profile import; scheduled interviews sync with Microsoft 365. For companies that prefer a dedicated ATS (Greenhouse, Workable), INFOS integrates via APIs.