Custom-built to match speed and simplicity in hiringFlevoDirect uitzendbureau

Industry

Recruitment & HR

Timeline

3 months

Impact

-33% drop in job listing bounce rates

Introduction

When you’ve been with a client since 2010, you get to know their business inside out. That’s exactly the case with FlevoDirect — a recruitment agency in Zeewolde and Lelystad. After designing their first website and full branding more than a decade ago, it was time to refresh things. But this time, it wasn’t just about looks — the team needed a fully integrated ATS system to automate workflows and handle vacancies smarter.

The challenge

FlevoDirect had outgrown their older site. The branding was solid, the content still relevant — but the tools? A little rusty.

They needed:

  • A tighter, smoother vacancy flow
  • A mobile-friendly experience for job seekers
  • Integration with RecruitNow’s Cockpit ATS, without losing control over their CMS setup

On top of that, they didn’t want a redesign from scratch. We were working within a live environment with real job openings, real users, and real business impact.

A real-world digital puzzle

Imagine this: You’re juggling two locations, daily job updates, applicants from all corners of the country — and doing half the admin manually. That was FlevoDirect’s situation.

So, they turned to us again. Because when things get technical and visual, they know we get it done without drama. They wanted to keep using WordPress — but now with an ATS system doing the heavy lifting behind the scenes.

Oh, and it all had to feel like FlevoDirect: friendly, clear, and a little bit sharper than the average uitzendbureau.

What we actually did

Integrated RecruitNow’s Cockpit ATS

We linked all the core widgets:

  • Open Inschrijving (open applications)
  • Sollicitatieformulier (custom application forms)
  • Jobalert (email alerts for jobs)

These widgets don’t always play nice with existing designs — so we custom-coded layouts to match FlevoDirect’s visual identity. Everything was styled to feel native, not embedded.

Smarter job listings and filters

We rebuilt the job overview to:

  • Automatically pull in jobs from Cockpit
  • Allow filtering by location, hours, or field
  • Stay responsive across devices

Search and apply in 3 taps? Check.

UX and design polish

  • We gave the whole site a subtle facelift:
  • Adjusted spacing, typography and visual rhythm
  • Focused on readability, especially on mobile
  • Updated micro-interactions for filters and calls to action

No reinvention here. Just a solid refresh that makes the content breathe again.

Backend workflow support

  • We made sure the FlevoDirect team could:
  • Add or remove landing pages with ease
  • Use redirects from the ATS without SEO losses
  • Track user actions better post-application

It’s tech working for people — not the other way around.

The tech stack
  • CMS: Custom CMS
  • ATS: RecruitNow Cockpit (widget + API integrations)
  • Custom CSS/JS: for full visual control
  • Mobile-first: responsive design, touch-friendly filters, fast load times
Results: What changed after go-live?
  • 100% fewer duplicate vacancy entries (bye-bye copy-paste)
  • Time-to-post reduced by 40%
  • Vacancy bounce rate down 27% after layout revamp
  • Job applications via mobile up 54%
  • Positive feedback from team & candidates about clarity and ease of use

Oh, and since the site is set up modularly, they’re ready for whatever comes next — from new pages to more advanced search filtering.

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