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Factorial's recruitment module includes built-in GDPR tools to help UK businesses stay compliant throughout the hiring process." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can small businesses really compete with larger companies using ATS software?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Absolutely. ATS software levels the playing field by giving small businesses professional recruitment processes, faster response times, and better candidate experiences. Many candidates actually prefer the personal touch smaller companies offer when combined with efficient processes." } } ] } ] --- [![Faqtic - Your Factorial Partner](/assets/faqtic-logo-mu1Yn3w0.webp)](/) [Approach](/our-approach)[Services](/services) Products [Pricing](/pricing)[Case Studies](/case-studies) Insights [Contact](/contact) 🇬🇧 EN [Book Your Free Factorial Demo](/factorial-book-demo) Recruitment Software for Growing Teams # Hire Like the Big Companies— Without the Big Budget Stop drowning in CVs and spreadsheets. Factorial's ATS gives small businesses professional recruitment tools that actually make hiring easier. [Start Free Trial](/factorial-free-trial) [See It In Action](/factorial-book-demo) ## Recruitment Chaos Without ATS - ✗ CVs scattered across email inboxes - ✗ Candidates ghosted because you forgot to reply - ✗ No idea which job boards actually work - ✗ GDPR compliance anxiety with candidate data ## Professional Hiring Made Easy - All candidates organised in one visual pipeline - Automated emails keep candidates engaged - Analytics show which sources deliver best hires - Built-in GDPR compliance and consent tracking ## Everything You Need to Hire Better Powerful ATS features designed for small business recruitment needs. ### Job Posting Management Create compelling job listings and post to multiple boards with one click. Track performance across all channels. ### Candidate Pipeline Visual kanban-style pipeline shows every candidate's status. Drag and drop to move through hiring stages. ### Automated Communications Send personalised emails at each stage. Templates save time while keeping candidates engaged throughout. ### CV Parsing & Storage Automatically extract candidate information from CVs. Searchable database builds your talent pool over time. ### Advanced Filtering Find the right candidates quickly with smart filters. Search by skills, experience, location, and custom criteria. ### Recruitment Analytics Track time-to-hire, source effectiveness, and pipeline metrics. 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