Why ATS Selection Takes 6–12+ Months — And How to Cut It Down to 2–4 Months
Selecting an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) should streamline hiring — yet for many companies, the decision process itself becomes the biggest bottleneck. Evaluations drag on for 6–12 months (or longer), burning time, losing talent, and frustrating recruiters. The problem isn't usually the tools — it's the broken decision-making process . Here's why it happens and how to fix it fast. The Hidden Reasons ATS Decisions Drag On Forever Too Many Stakeholders (“Too Many Cooks”) HR, IT, Finance, recruiters, and execs all pull in different directions. Without clear ownership, vetoes and stalls multiply. Chasing the Mythical “Perfect” ATS Teams reject strong 80–90% fits because they miss one minor feature. Perfection becomes the enemy of progress. Demo Overload & Feature Fatigue Vendors showcase dazzling extras, shifting focus from core daily needs to rarely-used bells and whistles. Analysis Paralysis Endless spreadsheets, repeated trials, and mid-process requirement changes r...