Jesuit Social Services

ELMO Performance Management is used to complement the various performance management systems used internally by partners, adding another layer of confidential performance-related information about placed candidates. “Having a system lifts us out of Word or Excel documents,” Van Every says.

In terms of functionality, ELMO Performance Management also provides Jesuit Social Services with the ability to have multiple users in the system concurrently.

“It’s saved a lot of time. Now we’re able to have multiple team members in the same system at the same time recording updates,” Van Every says.

ELMO Recruitment has facilitated panel interviewing and also made information sharing with partners more streamlined. “We can now securely share an unlimited number of resumes for a particular role with a partner organisation via the link and they can easily view candidate application questions and access their resumes and cover letters,” says Van Every.

Candidate management has also been enhanced. Candidates can now register an expression of interest for open jobs or future opportunities with Corporate Diversity Partnerships. Van Every explains: “Previously we were using a CRM system to manage our mailing lists, but now we have the ability for candidates to create a profile including their qualifications and experiences. Additionally, we can automatically alert candidates when we have new opportunities. Even if we are not advertising any roles, it enables us to see the need and any emerging patterns in those applying in terms of disciplines.”

“It’s a system that’s intuitive and easy to use,” Van Every adds.

The African Australian Inclusion Program, delivered in partnership by Jesuit Social Services and NAB, has demonstrated just how successful these programs can be. On average, at the end of each round of the program, 80 per cent of participants end up employed by NAB or in their chosen field. New partnerships have been formed with the Australian Taxation Office, John Holland, Yarra Valley Water and Melbourne Water.

“Our candidates just need an opportunity to excel and that’s what our Corporate Diversity Partnerships provide. We hope to be able to expand these initiatives as employers increase their understanding of the many benefits that a real commitment to diversity and inclusion can provide.”