<h3 dir="ltr">Getting Started</h3>
CONA Services expanded it digital capabilities, taking on the responsibility of B2B online ordering in the United States. To do this CONA established a Chief Digital Officer to stand-up a Digital Office featuring Product, Engineering, Marketing and Operations to serve its bottlers and bottler customers.&nbsp;
The Digital Office was expected to hire between 20 to 25 new employees, with the most critical roles in place by the end of June 2023 to support the third quarter 2023 myCoke deployments.
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<h3 dir="ltr">A Partnership Arises</h3>
Traditionally, CONA Leadership is accountable for staffing a team. Historically, this has not been a major effort as CONA has hired less than 10 new people over the prior 2 years. 
CONA Services did not have a Talent Acquisition function or related systems and tooling in place. Things like an applicant tracking system, mass job board publishing, advanced search and communication subscriptions were not part of their current toolbox. Nor did they have established processes for hiring at this scale against a compressed timeline.
In order to hit the timelines established to fill the critical roles that have been identified, the CONA Leadership team engaged with eHire to recommend and execute a hiring project plan.&nbsp;
<h3 dir="ltr">Journey to Success</h3>
The first thing eHire delivered was a Senior Talent Director to organize, manage, drive the process as well as partner with CONA Digital Office Leadership to build up the team. This resource was tasked with managing recruiting operations, coordinating schedules, compiling and summarizing data to meet needs of the timeline and ensure success.&nbsp;
Without a formal Talent Acquisition team, eHire also trained CONA Leadership in interview techniques and scoring.&nbsp;
eHire then laid the groundwork for the employment brand, compiling market intelligence and providing compensation guidance. Once the operational plan and interview process outline was completed, eHire started the recruitment process.
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Not only did eHire present a high number of quality candidates, eHire helped hire all 23 highly technical and experienced developers and digital marketers on time and under budget. DEI candidates accounted for over 60% of those submitted and hired.&nbsp;
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After the project was completed, it was calculated that using a traditional staffing model would have cost twice as much in hours and fees. eHire also was able to present offers at 5% less than originally budgeted. &nbsp;
CONA celebrated the success of their new Digital Office in October 2023 with employees, executives, and partners. We look forward to seeing the future achievements of our friends as they make a positive impact on CONA&rsquo;s future.

Accelerating Growth and Establishing Market Leadership &ndash; Featurespace's Strategic Partnership with eHire
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Introduction:
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In 2017, Featurespace, a leading bank fraud detection software company based in the United Kingdom, embarked on an ambitious expansion plan into the United States market. To facilitate this crucial transition, Featurespace partnered with eHire, a talent solutions firm specializing in talent acquisition and market entry strategies.
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Background:
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Featurespace sought to establish its North American presence by opening its headquarters and operations in the United States. Recognizing the challenges of entering a new market, Featurespace enlisted the expertise of eHire to navigate the complexities and ensure a successful market entry.
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Challenges:
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Lack of market knowledge and connections in the United States.
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Need for a comprehensive community engagement strategy.
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Alignment of salary structures and hiring priorities for US operations.
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Recruitment of key engineering, GTM, and implementation roles.
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Strategic Approach:
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Community Engagement Strategy:
eHire collaborated closely with Featurespace's CEO &amp; Founder to develop a robust community engagement strategy. This involved making vital community introductions and establishing essential market connections, laying the foundation for Featurespace's presence in the US market.
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Employment Brand Strategy:
eHire curated an employment brand strategy for Featurespace, ensuring the company's image as an employer of choice in the industry. This strategy was designed to attract top talent and establish a positive reputation in the competitive US job market.
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Market Analysis and Salary Structures:
eHire conducted a comprehensive market-based study to align salary structures for Featurespace's US operations. This analysis ensured that the company's compensation packages were competitive, enabling them to attract skilled professionals in the American market.
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Prioritization Matrix and Hiring Sequencing:
eHire developed a prioritization matrix to guide Featurespace in the sequencing of their initial hires. This strategic approach ensured that critical roles were filled first, aligning with Featurespace's business objectives and growth plans.
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Recruitment Execution Services:
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eHire provided recruitment execution services, assisting Featurespace in filling key engineering leadership and individual contributor positions. Additionally, eHire played a pivotal role in building GTM and implementation teams, ensuring that Featurespace had a strong and capable workforce to drive its operations in the US market.
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Results:
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Thanks to the strategic partnership with eHire, Featurespace achieved remarkable outcomes:
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Established a thriving North American Headquarters with over 60 employees.
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Positioned Featurespace as an employer of choice in the industry, attracting top talent.
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Named the 2021 Technology Association of Georgia Innovative Company of the Year, showcasing their market leadership and innovation.
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The collaboration between Featurespace and eHire stands as a testament to the power of strategic planning and targeted execution in market expansion. Through meticulous market analysis, community engagement, and talent acquisition strategies, Featurespace successfully navigated the complexities of the US market, achieving unprecedented growth and recognition as an industry leader. This case study underscores the importance of strategic partnerships in driving business success in the global arena.

Case Study: Accelerating Growth and Integration - Flashtract's Strategic Partnership with eHire
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Introduction:
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In the dynamic landscape of high-tech startups, strategic decisions can make or break a company&rsquo;s trajectory. Flashtract, an Auburn-based tech firm, faced a pivotal moment after securing a series A round of funding. Their choice to relocate to Atlanta, a burgeoning tech hub, was accompanied by the need for seamless integration into the city&rsquo;s vibrant tech community. In this crucial transition, Flashtract partnered with eHire, a talent solutions firm specializing in facilitating high-tech operations and establishing new headquarters.
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Challenges:
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Relocation and Integration: Flashtract's move from Auburn to Atlanta demanded not only a physical relocation but also a cultural and professional integration into Atlanta&rsquo;s tech ecosystem.
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Foundational Hires: Flashtract needed key foundational hires, including a head of product, lead front-end developer, head of sales, and head of marketing, to establish a strong core team for their expansion plans.
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Internal Recruiting Practice: The establishment of an internal recruiting practice was essential to facilitate the setup of a sales organization and ensure seamless future hires.
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Strategic Approach
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Foundational Hires and Internal Recruiting Practice:
eHire took charge of Flashtract&rsquo;s hiring needs by placing critical roles such as the head of product, lead front-end developer, head of sales, and head of marketing. Simultaneously, eHire assisted in setting up an internal recruiting practice within Flashtract, enabling them to autonomously manage their recruitment processes effectively.
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Community Integration and Networking:
To ensure Flashtract's swift integration into Atlanta&rsquo;s tech community, eHire leveraged its extensive network to connect Flashtract with key industry stakeholders, fostering valuable relationships and collaborations.
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Onsite Contract Recruiting Resource and Process Optimization:
eHire provided an onsite contract recruiting resource to streamline Flashtract&rsquo;s hiring efforts. Additionally, eHire guided Flashtract in selecting and implementing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and standardized interview and scoring processes, enhancing their efficiency and ensuring consistency in their hiring practices.
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Results:
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Thanks to the strategic partnership with eHire, Flashtract achieved significant milestones:
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Rapid Growth: Flashtract experienced a remarkable growth rate of 100% year over year, a testament to the successful integration and strategic hiring facilitated by eHire.
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Secured Additional Funding: Flashtract's robust growth and strategic positioning facilitated the securing of an additional round of funding, validating their market viability and potential.
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Established Strong Team: Flashtract's current team consists of over 40 dedicated professionals, reflecting the success of their strategic hires and internal recruiting practices.
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Conclusion:
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The collaboration between Flashtract and eHire exemplifies the transformative power of strategic partnerships in the tech industry. By addressing the challenges of relocation, foundational hiring, and internal recruiting practices, Flashtract successfully navigated the complexities of transitioning to Atlanta. Through eHire's expertise, Flashtract not only integrated seamlessly into the city&rsquo;s tech ecosystem but also achieved rapid growth and financial backing. This case study underscores the importance of strategic guidance and industry connections in propelling high-tech startups toward sustainable success in new markets.

The Challenge
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Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is a distributor of auto parts, industrial materials and business products. They operate a number of retail stores in addition to their wholesale distribution. Their store operations software faced difficulty with maintaining critical uptime. On any given day, an average of 300 stores would be down. This created a big burden for the GPC support team.&nbsp;
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Transforming GPC
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GPC knew they needed to transform their software to better serve customers and reduce support costs. They also realized they needed an experienced guide to help them navigate the process. eHire was chosen because of our track record of helping companies modernize legacy applications.&nbsp;
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eHire&rsquo;s approach was to help GPC make changes quickly so they could see a quick return on investment. The first step was to write new applications from scratch that could easily integrate with existing systems. The next step was to extend the functionality of the existing system without disruption to current operations. This made the overall system more functional and reliable.&nbsp;
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Once the system was stabilized, GPC needed help planning for the future of their software. eHire partnered with GPC to do a full analysis of their legacy systems and third party applications. From there, we guided them through creating a roadmap that would modernize those systems safely and quickly.&nbsp;
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Part of the modernization was making the software look better for users. GPC engaged eHire&rsquo;s creative teams to help plan for an improved user interface.&nbsp;
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Now that they had stable systems and a viable roadmap, the next step was implementation. This involved migrating development teams over to an agile workflow. eHire&rsquo;s team members were able to not only teach, but model what a successful agile process looked like. This helped ease the migration.&nbsp;
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GPC Today
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GPC is in a much better place today. They have around 60 stores down per day compared to the 300 down when they originally partnered with us. They have seen an 80% reduction in support costs thanks to the newly improved systems that are more stable. Less support staff are needed to maintain uptime on the new systems, which contributed to the ROI of the project Notably, they also have much better integrated credit card processing, which eliminates order friction for customers.&nbsp;
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Empowering Innovation and Talent Acquisition - eHire's Partnership with Stanley Black &amp; Decker
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Introduction:
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In 2015, Stanley Black &amp; Decker, a Fortune 500 giant, made a strategic decision to establish a cutting-edge software engineering and product innovation center named "The Digital Accelerator" in Atlanta. Recognizing the significance of this initiative, Stanley Black &amp; Decker sought the expertise of eHire, a talent solutions company renowned for its proficiency in innovation center setups and talent acquisition.
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Location Selection: Identifying the optimal location to access top-tier innovation talent crucial for the success of The Digital Accelerator.
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Messaging Strategy: Developing a compelling key messaging strategy to attract the best-in-class innovation talent in the highly competitive market.
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Community Integration: Introducing Stanley Black &amp; Decker's executives and brand to key organizations, events, and academic partners in the Atlanta technology community for seamless integration into the local ecosystem.
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Strategic Approach:
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Location and Talent Strategy:
eHire provided invaluable guidance to Stanley Black &amp; Decker in determining the ideal location in Atlanta to access a rich pool of innovation talent. This strategic decision set the foundation for the success of The Digital Accelerator.
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Messaging Strategy and Hiring Optimization:
eHire developed a compelling key messaging strategy and optimized the hiring process to attract top-notch innovation talent. By aligning Stanley Black &amp; Decker's brand with the aspirations of the talent market, eHire ensured a consistent and appealing communication approach.
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Community Engagement and Networking:
eHire played a pivotal role in introducing Stanley Black &amp; Decker's executives and brand to key organizations, events, and academic partners in the Atlanta technology community. This strategic networking facilitated seamless integration, fostering valuable collaborations and partnerships.
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Leadership Recruitment and Growth Facilitation:
eHire collaborated closely with Stanley Black &amp; Decker&rsquo;s Executive Leadership and Talent Acquisition teams. They successfully recruited, selected, and hired the first 6 VP/Directors in Atlanta, overseeing critical functions such as Data Science &amp; Analytics, Digital Product, IoT &amp; Platform Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Platform Architecture. Furthermore, eHire continued to support the growth of the unit, ensuring the recruitment of over 130 technologists and support staff.
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Results:
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The collaboration between eHire and Stanley Black &amp; Decker resulted in significant achievements:
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Establishment of The Digital Accelerator: The successful setup of The Digital Accelerator in Atlanta, serving as a hub for innovation and technological advancements within the global enterprise.
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Leadership and Talent Acquisition: eHire&rsquo;s strategic recruitment efforts led to the hiring of key leaders and individual contributors, forming a talented and cohesive team within The Digital Accelerator.
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Innovative Technology Initiatives: The engineering unit at The Digital Accelerator spearheaded innovative technology initiatives across various sectors, including Supply Chain, Sales and marketing, Finance, and Consumer-facing eCommerce, driving the company's digital transformation.
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Conclusion:
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The strategic partnership between eHire and Stanley Black &amp; Decker exemplifies the impact of strategic planning and community integration in establishing successful innovation centers. By leveraging eHire's expertise, Stanley Black &amp; Decker not only established a thriving hub of innovation but also integrated seamlessly into the vibrant Atlanta technology ecosystem. This case study underscores the critical role of strategic guidance and talent acquisition in propelling Fortune 500 companies toward digital excellence and innovation leadership.
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