Werner Electric, a privately held family company based in Appleton, Wisconsin, has been a key player in the electrical systems and automation solutions industry for over 75 years. The company operates across 11 branch locations and primarily focuses on supply chain-driven business models, serving customers with a wide range of electrical and automation products, including safety gear and classes.
Werner Electric’s HR Challenge: Before Mitratech
Tasked with revamping the Talent Acquisition process and strategy, Justin Rank, Werner Electric’s Talent Acquisition Specialist, sought to solve several issues:
- Difficulty Scaling
Werner Electric was experiencing significant growth and diversification in its product offerings and services. This growth demanded a more efficient and scalable hiring process to keep up with the demand for talent. - Time-Consuming Hiring Processes
The existing background screening and drug testing processes were manual and time-consuming. They involved multiple interactions with candidates and screening providers, leading to inefficiencies and delays in hiring. - Lagging Onboarding Processes
As Werner Electric was adding additional services for their customers, they needed to quickly bring in additional talent to ensure a quality offering & service.
The Solution: Comprehensive Background Screening with Mitratech
Werner Electric carefully evaluated all options available for background screening and drug testing solutions. The team considered each solution with the three below decision drivers in mind:
- Streamlined Background Screening:
Werner Electric needed to consolidate their background screening and drug testing in one place. This streamlined process would reduce administrative burden and empower recruiters to focus on more value-driven tasks instead of getting bogged down with the constant backand-forth they were used to. - Candidate-Friendly Experience:
Their new solution must allow candidates to drive their own scheduling for background checks and drug tests and allow the team to gather consent and send notifications via channels outside of traditional emails – namely SMS text. - Efficient:
Werner Electric’s previous experience was incredibly manual and took too long; they needed faster turnaround times (TATs). This would speed up the hiring process and help the company meet its high-volume hiring needs & goals.
After evaluating all options, Mitratech emerged as the ideal partner for Werner Electric. Mitratech AssureHire addressed the critical aspects of their background screening and drug testing processes, offered the seamless integrations they needed, and, when coupled with a candidate-centric approach and notable efficiency gains, not only alleviated administrative burdens but also transformed the hiring experience for both recruiters and candidates
The Results: Peak Performance Achieved
Since deploying Mitratech solutions, Werner Electric has realized significant enhancements:
- Cost Savings
Switching to Mitratech AssureHire resulted in substantial cost savings for Werner Electric. By comparing the cost of background screening and drug testing services with Mitratech to their previous provider, the company estimated an immediate savings of $13,000 annually. - Impact on Hiring
The adoption of Mitratech AssureHire allowed Werner Electric to handle a significantly higher volume of candidates and hiring needs with fewer resources. This was particularly crucial during the 2022 Great Resignation, where the company managed to keep up with hiring demands without overextending their team. - Improved Workplace Culture
Since its founding, Werner Electric has been committed to the “Werner Way.” This is a deep commitment to their employees, investing in their growth and creating a safe work environment for everyone. Mitratech AssureHire provided the comfort of knowing that the people they’re hiring have the background they need, the qualifications to step in and contribute, and can fit into the “Werner Way.”
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