Introduction

84 Lumber Company is the nation’s leading privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components, and industry leading services for single and multi-family residences and commercial buildings. Founded in 1956, 84 Lumber operates more than 250 stores, component manufacturing plants, custom door shops, custom millwork shops, and engineered wood products (EWP) centers in 30 states—representing the top 130 markets in the country. 84 Lumber chose BALANCEtrak applicant tracking system to address the need for speed, efficiency, and the management of high volume recruitment. With plans to open over a dozen more locations, BALANCEtrak solved issues related to streamlining processes, quickly identifying qualified candidates, recordkeeping, and automating workflow.

Reducing cost and improving efficiency become increasingly important as companies grow. Recruitment and Human Resources are areas where logistics, volume, and competition intersect. For these groups, the ability to move quickly is key. Otherwise, the departments face losing existing talent, failing to attract new candidates, being outpaced by competition, and costing the organization money in the process. Read more for a first-hand look at how Admiral Bevarage Company increased applicants, retained top talent, and saved time and money with BALANCEtrak, Berkshire’s easy-to-use applicant tracking system: