Why Your Employment Processes Are Slowing You Down (And How to Fix It)

Hiring, onboarding, and managing employees effectively is more challenging than ever. HR teams are stretched thin, struggling with inefficient processes, disconnected systems, and time-consuming admin work. Businesses need a smarter way to recruit, engage, and develop their workforce. 

That’s where HR Duo's EmployPath comes in - transforming the entire employment lifecycle by automating key processes from hiring and onboarding to performance management and staff development. 

Struggling with These Workforce Challenges:

1. Tedious, Manual Hiring Processes – Posting jobs across multiple platforms, tracking applications in spreadsheets, and chasing managers for interview feedback slows everything down.
2. Onboarding Delays & Compliance Risks – A poor onboarding experience leads to disengaged employees, missed paperwork, and compliance headaches.
3. Ineffective Performance Reviews – Employees and managers often struggle with unstructured feedback, outdated review processes, and unclear goals, leading to disengagement and high turnover.
4. Lack of Workforce Insights – Without real-time data, businesses struggle to track performance, identify skills gaps, and drive improvements.

EmployPath Solves These Challenges

EmployPath eliminates these challenges, giving HR teams and business leaders a seamless way to manage employees at every stage.

🚀 A Smarter Way to Hire with a Built-in Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Bringing recruitment in-house has never been easier. EmployPath’s ATS simplifies every step of the hiring process, ensuring you connect with the right talent faster.

• Centralised Candidate Database – Store and track all applicants in one place for easy future hiring.
• One-Click Contract Generation – Quickly generate digital contracts for new hires.
• Integrated Interview Scheduling – Automate scheduling and communicate with candidates directly.
• Real-Time Application Tracking – Monitor progress and avoid bottlenecks.
• Third-Party Recruiter Access – Easily collaborate with external recruiters when needed.

🔍 The average time to hire in the UK is 36 days. With EmployPath’s ATS, businesses can reduce this by up to 40%, filling roles faster and avoiding lost productivity.

📢 Seamless & Structured Onboarding to Get New Hires Up to Speed Faster

A great onboarding experience leads to higher engagement, lower turnover, and faster productivity. A strong onboarding process is vital for employee retention and productivity. Research indicates that effective onboarding can improve new hire retention by 82% and productivity by over 70%. With EmployPath, businesses can automate and streamline onboarding so employees hit the ground running.

• Self-Service Onboarding Portal – New hires can complete forms, update their data, and access key resources.
• Automated Policy & Document Distribution – Ensure employees receive and acknowledge important policies.
• Equipment Assignment & Tracking – Manage IT and workspace allocation with ease.
• E-Signature Tracking – Speed up contract signings and compliance paperwork.
• Built-in Reminders & Follow-Ups – No more chasing employees or managers for incomplete tasks.

🎯 Performance Management to Make Reviews More Meaningful & Effective

Outdated, annual performance reviews don’t cut it anymore. EmployPath provides real-time performance tracking and feedback tools to foster employee growth and success. Continuous feedback and clear goal-setting are essential for employee engagement. Companies implementing regular performance feedback are 44% better at talent retention than their counterparts and see 14.9% lower turnover.

• 360-Degree Reviews – Gather insights from managers, peers, and direct reports.
• Continuous Feedback Tools – Enable ongoing performance discussions, not just annual check-ins.
• Personalised Development Plans – Help employees grow with tailored improvement paths.
• One-on-One Meeting Tracking – Keep coaching conversations structured and effective.
• Role-Based Access – Maintain privacy and ensure the right people access the right data.

📊 Goal & Objective Tracking to Align Your Team for Success

Employees who understand how their work contributes to company goals are 3.5x more likely to be engaged. EmployPath ensures team goals are clear, measurable, and aligned with business objectives.

• Collaborative Goal-Setting Tools – Set goals at individual, team, and organisational levels.
• Real-Time Dashboards – Track progress and performance trends at a glance. 
• Automated Reminders – Keep employees accountable for deadlines and milestones.
• Integration with Performance Reviews – Link goals directly to performance discussions.

📈 Turn Workforce Data into Actionable Insights

Did you know that Businesses that use HR analytics to their full potential can see a 30% improvement in workforce planning efficiency? EmployPath provides real-time analytics and reporting to help HR teams make data-driven decisions.

• Workforce Dashboards – Identify trends in hiring, retention, and performance.
• Customisable Reports – Generate insights tailored to business needs.
• GDPR-Compliant Storage – Ensure data security with role-based access controls.
• Seamless Integration – Sync data across all HR Duo features for a complete workforce view.

Why Choose EmployPath?

EmployPath is built for businesses that want to hire smarter, onboard faster, and develop high-performing teams—without getting bogged down in admin. By automating 80% of routine HR tasks, it frees up teams to focus on strategy, employee engagement, and long-term growth rather than paperwork.

With EmployPath, businesses can streamline recruitment and reduce time-to-hire by up to 40%, ensuring vacancies are filled quickly to keep operations running smoothly. A structured onboarding process helps new hires feel supported from day one, improving engagement and retention through clear goals, real-time feedback, and continuous development. Meanwhile, built-in compliance tools, digital record-keeping, and automated reminders make staying organised and audit-ready effortless.

🚀 Ready to Transform Your Workforce? Find out more about EmployPath here, or book a call with our employment lifecycle expert here.