Exploring Tech Innovation at Bullhorn Engage Boston
Thursday, May 29th kicked off the second day of Bullhorn Engage Boston. Promising to be another insightful day, the first round of sessions included the collaborative seminar titled “Marketplace Speed Pitch: Building a Tech Stack to Power Your People.”
This session brought together Bullhorn Marketplace Partners from across the recruitment technology landscape. Together, they showcased how their individual solutions help staffing firms drive results. The session featured voices from across the industry—including our own Jeff Jefferson! Jeff shared how Employdrive is helping staffing firms streamline operations, reduce tax complexity and payroll errors, and maximize the value of their tech stack. Throughout the following sections, we’ll explore the importance of building the right tech stack, and Employdrive’s role within the tech stack. We’ll also share key takeaways moving forward.
Why Your Tech Stack Matters More Than Ever
A firm’s tech stack is no longer just a collection of tools. Rather, it’s a strategic asset that plays a direct role in productivity, growth, and profitability.
Recruiters Are Expected to Do More with Less
In today’s staffing environment, recruiters are juggling more responsibilities with fewer resources. That’s where the right technology becomes essential. AI and automation help recruiters manage high-volume tasks more efficiently, ultimately allowing them to shift their focus to what matters most- building relationships.
Integration Eliminates Manual Errors
Integrated systems communicate seamlessly, or at least they should. Rather than manually updating records or fixing inconsistent data, an integrated tech stack keeps everything in sync. This saves time and reduces costly errors.
Scale Without Scaling Your Team
With the right tech stack, firms can grow their business without needing to significantly expand internal headcount. Real-time data insights support smarter, faster decision-making and help teams stay agile in a fast-paced industry.
How Employdrive Helps Staffing Firms Deliver Results
At Employdrive, we focus exclusively on the staffing industry. That means our payroll and HCM solutions are tailored to the challenges staffing firms face every day.
Built for Staffing: Payroll and HCM That Integrate Natively
Employdrive is the only staffing-specific payroll and HCM provider that offers a native, bidirectional integration with Bullhorn. This integration keeps Bullhorn as the source of truth for pay rates, direct deposit details, and candidate profiles. More importantly, updates are synced across systems, so no redundant data entry or changes are required.
Experts in Complex Payroll and Tax Scenarios
We understand the challenges that come with managing multi-state, multi-local payroll compliance. Our platform and team handle the complexities of staffing payroll, so yours doesn’t have to. By automating tax logic and staying up to date on regulatory changes, we help firms improve compliance and reduce the time spent processing payroll.
Key Takeaways from the Session
As the partners shared their individual solutions throughout the session, a few key takeaways were uncovered.
There’s No “One-Size-Fits-All” Tech Stack
Every firm has different goals, pain points, and workflows. Building a tech stack that works for each business is crucial. It starts with understanding what you’re trying to solve and knowing what success looks like for your business. Customization and alignment with your goals are key.
Regular Tech Audits Are a Must
The technology landscape evolves quickly. Conducting regular audits helps ensure your tools still align with your strategy. It also allows you to identify any gaps or inefficiencies, and measure ROI. Effective questions to ask and consider during a tech audit are provided below.
And lastly, Choose a Partner, Not Just a Vendor
Work with providers who understand the staffing industry and act as long-term partners- not just service providers. Trusted partners will help guide your tech strategy and grow with you.
Questions to Ask During Your Next Tech Audit
Conducting a tech audit isn’t just about checking off boxes. It’s about evaluating whether your tools are actively contributing to your success. Use these questions as a start to guide a deeper, more strategic review of your tech stack:
- Is this tool helping or hindering productivity?
Ask your team: does this solution make their jobs easier, or does it create more work? Tools that require frequent manual updates, duplicate data entry, or extensive training may be doing more harm than good. Productivity tools should automate tasks, streamline workflows, and free teams to focus on candidate engagement and client relationships.
- Are we maximizing the capabilities of this platform?
Many firms invest in tools and only use a fraction of their functionality. Are there underutilized features that could streamline your operations, improve reporting, or enhance user experience? To get a better understanding, connect with your vendors to uncover overlooked capabilities. It’s also important to ensure your team is trained to take full advantage of them.
- Can this technology scale as we grow?
Your tech stack should grow with you- not hold you back. Consider whether each platform can handle an increase in users, volume, or complexity as your business expands. If a tool doesn’t support your long-term goals, consider more scalable alternatives.
- Is it flexible enough to adapt to our specific needs?
Every staffing firm operates differently. Can the platform be customized to fit your workflows, integrate with your existing systems, and accommodate your compliance requirements? A rigid, inflexible solution can create unnecessary friction and limit your ability to respond to changing demands and expectations.
Final Thoughts
Your tech stack isn’t just IT- it’s a business strategy. When carefully curated, it empowers your people, supports growth, and enhances operational efficiency.
Bullhorn leads the way by offering a marketplace of integrated solutions built to solve staffing challenges. With partners like Employdrive, you get tools that don’t just work, they work together. That means you can focus on what you do best. Interested in learning how Employdrive can help drive your business forward? Click here to contact us, or send an email to Account Executive Guido Scruggs, at gscruggs@employdrive.com to schedule a meeting and learn more.
