HR Button for Abercrombie & Fitch
Smoothing out hiring wrinkles for a global fashion retailer
Project Duration: 2 months
Custom Software Automation Project
Learn how Findan Software helped streamline Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s hiring process with automation to reduce errors and improve operational efficiency.
The client
The American fashion retailer with a global footprint
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is an American lifestyle retailer, boasts a long-standing reputation in the fashion industry. Renowned for its trendy apparel, the company operates globally, with its headquarters in New Albany, Ohio. With a focus on delivering high-quality clothing and lifestyle products, Abercrombie & Fitch has a significant presence across the United States and internationally, with over 25,000 associates and 750 stores worldwide.
The obstacle
Paperwork pile-ups hamper the hiring process
Abercrombie & Fitch receives thousands of job applications to their U.S. stores each month. Handling this substantial volume of paper-based data and ensuring timely submission to the HR department in Ohio posed a significant hurdle.
An applicant would submit a paper form to the store manager. The manager then needed to scan the application and send it to the human resources department at the corporate headquarters. Once HR received the application, the information would be manually entered into the system. It was a challenging, time-consuming process for all involved.
Abercrombie & Fitch experimented with embedded tools on their devices and attempted modifications to their existing workflows. However, these attempts fell short of providing the comprehensive solution required.
The opportunity
Simple automation at the scanner level
Since staff needed to scan the paper documents, the team at Abercrombie & Fitch turned to their partners at Xerox for a solution. With our years of experience working with Xerox and their systems, Findan Software was invited to learn more about the challenges and help find an opportunity for improvement.
HR Button revolutionizes the cumbersome task of handling paper-based job applications for new hires at Abercrombie & Fitch. The app utilizes Xerox devices and seamlessly integrates into A&F’s existing HR workflow.
With no additional training, a store manager can scan the job application and submit it to HR directly on the Xerox device. HR Button automates the data entry for the human resources department, creating a substantial increase in efficiency.
HR Button is a simple solution to a complex problem. It allows any store manager to use it without training and deliver the correct information to the right person at the right time.
The Summit
A simple solution for increased operational efficiency
The implementation of HR Button resulted in a paradigm shift for Abercrombie & Fitch. The system ensured timely receipt of paperwork, eliminated the need for training, and reduced human errors. With HR Button’s improvement to overall operational efficiency, Abercrombie & Fitch can save time and money.
HR Button represents Findan’s commitment to creating intuitive software solutions for complex operational challenges. Its successful integration into Abercrombie & Fitch’s hiring workflow enhanced efficiency and showcases the power of simplicity to solve organizational problems.
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