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Meet us in Singapore during HR Tech Expo Asia (May 5th to 9th, 2025) — Discover how AI is reshaping recruitment.

Meet us in Singapore during HR Tech Expo Asia (May 5th to 9th, 2025)

Meet us in Singapore (May 5th to 9th, 2025)

How did iSmartRecruit Empower We Search @ Searchers & Staffers Corp. to Achieve Better Hiring Results?

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iSmartRecruit customer since

2024

Products used

iSmartRecruit’s Executive Search Software

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Company size

11-50 Employees

Location

Philippines

About We Search @ Searchers & Staffers Corp.

Established in 2007, We Search @ Searchers & Staffers Corp. is a well-established recruitment firm based in the Philippines that specialises in executive search, permanent placements, and contractual staffing solutions.

Founded in 1990 by seasoned HR professionals, the company was built on the vision of creating long-term career opportunities and supporting talent growth across industries.

With over three decades of experience, We Search has developed a strong reputation for delivering quality-driven hiring solutions tailored to client needs. Its recruitment process is designed to be efficient, accurate, and aligned with business goals, making it seamless for both employers and candidates. Backed by a client-first mindset and a people-focused culture, We Search combines industry insights with innovative hiring strategies to successfully match top-tier professionals with the right career opportunities.

The iSmartRecruit Impact

  • Elevation in
    Retention Rate

  • Improved sourcing
    Quality Rate

  • Reduction in
    Time-to-hire

Executive Hiring Challenges Faced by
We Search @ Searchers & Staffers Corp.

Before implementing iSmartRecruit, We Search @ Searchers & Staffers Corp.
faced significant executive hiring & recruitment challenges, including:

Roadblock 1: No Data Insights

The previous system lacked advanced analytics and reporting tools, making it difficult to track key recruitment metrics such as time-to-hire, candidate conversion rates, and hiring performance.

Without access to real-time insights, recruiters struggled to identify inefficiencies, refine hiring strategies, and make data-driven decisions.

The absence of structured data also led to missed opportunities for improving recruitment processes.

Roadblock 2: Inefficient Hiring Workflows

Recruitment processes were highly manual and unstructured, causing delays in screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and managing job applications. The lack of automation made it difficult to keep up with executive hiring demands, leading to longer hiring cycles and decreased efficiency.

Without streamlined workflows, recruiters spent excessive time on administrative tasks instead of focusing on strategic talent acquisition.

Roadblock 3: Lack of Secure & Centralised Candidate Data

Candidate information was stored across multiple platforms, spreadsheets, and email threads, making it challenging to track, update, and retrieve essential data. This lack of a centralised system not only caused inefficiencies but also raised serious data security concerns.

The absence of proper encryption and structured access control meant that sensitive information was vulnerable to breaches, loss, or duplication.

Roadblock 4: Poor Internal Communication

The absence of a unified communication platform led to misalignment between recruiters, hiring managers, and stakeholders. Information was often lost in long email threads, and team members struggled to track updates on candidate progress.

This lack of transparency and coordination resulted in delayed decision-making, inefficiencies in executive hiring, and a poor candidate experience.

Roadblock 5: Slow Candidate Evaluation

With no AI-powered screening, recruiters had to manually sift through hundreds of CVs and applications, leading to delays in shortlisting and hiring decisions. Without structured evaluation processes, identifying the most suitable candidates quickly became a challenge, causing missed opportunities for securing top talent.

This inefficiency extended the hiring cycle and negatively impacted recruitment success.

Roadblock 6: Struggles in Sourcing & Evaluating Talent

Struggled to identify and assess top candidates efficiently due to the lack of AI-driven search and evaluation tools. Manual filtering was time-consuming and often overlooked potential talent, leading to inconsistent hiring decisions and longer recruitment cycles.

These challenges delayed placements and reduced overall hiring effectiveness.

Roadblock 7: Functionality & Lack of Customisation

The existing system was rigid and lacked customisation, preventing recruiters from tailoring workflows, automating tasks, or adjusting features to meet their unique hiring needs. This lack of flexibility restricted efficiency, slowed recruitment operations, and limited scalability.

Without a customisable solution, recruiters struggled to optimise their hiring strategy, leading to delays and inefficiencies in the overall recruitment process.

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The iSmartRecruit Solution – Overcoming
Recruitment Challenges

By implementing iSmartRecruit, We Search gained a powerful, AI-driven recruitment platform
that addressed all their previous challenges, offering:

Solution 1: Reduced Administrative Work

With iSmartRecruit’s Executive Search Software, recruiters no longer had to spend hours on manual data entry, resume screening, interview scheduling, and follow-ups. Automated workflows streamlined the executive hiring process, allowing the team to focus on strategic talent acquisition rather than repetitive tasks.

This significantly reduced hiring time, improved productivity, and created a more efficient recruitment operation.

Solution 2: Easier Team Collaboration

iSmartRecruit provided a centralised platform where recruiters, hiring managers, and other stakeholders could communicate seamlessly, share candidate insights, and track hiring progress in real time. This eliminated miscommunication and delays, ensuring that everyone was on the same page.

The improved collaboration led to faster decision-making, better coordination, and a more structured recruitment process.

Solution 3: Secure Sensitive Data

Security and compliance were greatly enhanced with iSmartRecruit’s encrypted, cloud-based system. All candidate data, client information, and hiring records were stored securely, preventing data breaches, loss, or unauthorised access.

The system also ensured compliance with data protection regulations, giving We Search peace of mind while handling sensitive recruitment information.

Solution 4: Efficient Candidate Database Management

Managing and retrieving candidate information became much easier with iSmartRecruit’s structured and searchable database. The platform organised candidate profiles, resumes, and hiring history in one centralised system, eliminating data silos.

This allowed recruiters to quickly access, track, and engage with candidates, improving hiring efficiency and reducing duplication of efforts.

Solution 5: Increased Diversity of Candidates

iSmartRecruit’s AI-powered recruitment software and advanced filtering options enabled We Search to reach a broader talent pool, including diverse candidates from different backgrounds, industries, and experience levels.

The platform’s unbiased, data-driven approach ensured that hiring decisions were based on skills, qualifications, and potential, leading to a more inclusive and equitable recruitment process.

Solution 6: Higher Productivity

By reducing manual efforts and streamlining workflows, recruiters could handle more job openings effectively. With iSmartRecruit, We Search reduced manual administrative tasks, allowing recruiters to focus on strategic hiring.

Automation, AI-driven search, and a centralised database streamlined workflows, improving efficiency. Real-time collaboration tools enhance communication, ensuring faster hiring decisions and increased productivity.

Exceptional Recruitment Success We Search @ Searchers & Staffers Corp. Achieved with iSmartRecruit

After implementing iSmartRecruit, We Search @ Searchers & Staffers Corp. saw substantial improvements in their recruitment & hiring process.

The key performance metrics enhanced include:

  • 35% Reduction in Time-to-Hire - AI automation and structured workflows significantly reduced hiring delays.
  • 30% Decrease in Cost Per Hire - Optimised processes and better candidate matching reduced recruitment expenses.
  • 40% Increase in Offer Acceptance Rate - Improved candidate engagement and faster hiring decisions led to more accepted job offers.
  • 35% Drop in Candidate Drop-Off Ratio - Enhanced communication and a smooth hiring experience kept candidates engaged.
  • 50% Boost in Quality of Hire - AI-driven job-candidate matching ensured better long-term hires.
  • 60% Increase in Candidate Satisfaction Rate - Faster response times and streamlined processes enhanced the candidate experience.
  • 50% Growth in Sourcing Quality Rate - AI-powered search tools helped recruiters find the best-fit candidates efficiently.
  • 45% Rise in Application Frequency Rate - A better candidate experience resulted in more job applications.
  • 55% Improvement in Hiring Manager Satisfaction - Advanced reporting and analytics provided better insights for hiring managers.
  • 40% Increase in Retention Rate - Higher-quality hires led to better employee retention.

These impressive outcomes reflect how iSmartRecruit transformed We Search @ Searchers & Staffers Corp.’s hiring process. By automating routine recruiters' tasks, enhancing candidate screening, and improving workflow efficiency, the iSmartRecruit recruitment software enabled the team to hire faster, more intelligently, and at a lower cost.

This shift empowered recruiters to focus on strategic hiring and deliver more substantial results across all recruitment functions.

Witness the Impact of Our Best AI Powered
Recruitment Platform

1,50,000+

Recruitment managed

10,000+

Active recruiters

70+

Countries

“iSmartRecruit helps us streamline our recruitment process by providing an efficient and
organised candidate database. This allows us to easily archive, search, and manage
candidate information, making it easier to identify talent for open roles.”

Trisha Esporlas

Trisha Esporlas,

Recruitment Team Lead

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