The Challenge
BIG Sherwood Park, a key location within the Billyard Insurance Group (BIG) network, faced significant challenges in hiring qualified Insurance Brokers. The process was notoriously lengthy and inefficient, taking 12 months to hire one person and 4 months to hire another, both through a manual and time-consuming process on traditional job boards like Indeed. The difficulty in finding licensed, experienced candidates in the local area, combined with the need for a good cultural fit, often led to mismatches and early turnover.
The Solution
BIG Sherwood Park turned to Workwolf to overhaul their hiring process. By leveraging Workwolf’s advanced tools, including AI-driven resume screening, a custom lead management system, and the Competitive Sales benchmark, BIG Sherwood Park was able to streamline recruitment and attract more qualified candidates. The Competitive Sales benchmark scored applicants based on personality traits that indicated their potential to thrive in a competitive environment, ensuring that only those who fit the demanding nature of the role were considered.
The job posting for a Personal Lines Insurance Broker in Edmonton highlighted the company’s commitment to providing brokers with cutting-edge tools, ongoing training, and strong support within a people-focused culture.
Workwolf’s platform enabled BIG Sherwood Park to efficiently filter candidates who were licensed, experienced, and well-suited to the company’s culture.
Company
Billyard Insurance Group
Company size
700+ employees
Industry
Insurance
Billyard Insurance Brokers is a full service Commercial & Personal Lines Insurance Brokerage with several locations across Ontario.
They offer Home, Automobile, Business & Specialty Insurance across the province.
“Workwolf significantly improved our hiring process. The platform was user-friendly, and the support team was excellent in helping us optimize our strategy to attract and hire the right candidates quickly”.
Patrick Cole, Managing Partner of Billyard Insurance Group Sherwood Park
The Results
The transformation in BIG Sherwood Park’s hiring process was remarkable:
- Time to Hire: BIG Sherwood Park reduced their average time to hire to just 7 days per candidate, a 77% decrease compared to the industry benchmark of 31 days. This rapid hiring process allowed the location to quickly fill essential roles and maintain operational momentum.
- Hiring Efficiency: Within 14 days, BIG Sherwood Park successfully hired two Insurance Brokers who were not only qualified and licensed but also a great fit for the company’s culture, thanks in part to the Competitive Sales benchmark. This was a significant improvement over the previous year, where it took months to find just one candidate through traditional methods.
By using Workwolf, BIG Sherwood Park was able to overcome the challenges of a slow and manual hiring process. The combination of advanced technology, a user-friendly interface, and dedicated support led to faster hires and better-fit candidates, reinforcing the strengths of the Billyard Insurance Group’s overall network.
Results
77
reduced hiring time
Conclusion
By using Workwolf, BIG Sherwood Park was able to overcome the challenges of a slow and manual hiring process. The combination of advanced technology, a user-friendly interface, and dedicated support led to faster hires and better-fit candidates, reinforcing the strengths of the Billyard Insurance Group’s overall network.
