Buying Accessible eRecruiting Technology: The Search is On – Peatworks

Buying Accessible eRecruiting Technology: The Search is OnLauren Rabb2021-01-06T13:40:39+00:00
Buying Accessible eRecruiting Technology: The Search is On

Decide whether custom products or commercial-off-the-shelf software is for you.

In the eRecruiting world, the best way to be accessible is to buy accessible   

If you’re an employer—in any industry—who is getting ready to issue a solicitation for eRecruiting technology products or support, or to talk to specific vendors about what they can offer, a little background research can help you identify the accessibility barriers and solutions for the products you are seeking. What you discover can then be incorporated into the procurement process, starting with your written requirements.

Generally, such procurements fall into two categories: commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products, such as computers and standard talent acquisition software, and custom products developed for your organization, such as a recruitment website or app.

Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Products

Sources of information about the accessibility of COTS products might include:

  • Vendor (or Product) Websites. Some companies provide extensive accessibility-related information about their products in one central place on their websites. Others index such information by product. Some publish their Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs), while others will furnish one to you upon request as part of the procurement process. (Note: A VPAT is the tool used [...]

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