The Zone Community Network

The Zone is a private, secure web based technology solution developed by Synergy to help companies quickly and cost effectively source contractors by searching communities of qualified workers including alumni, retired workers and previous contractors. Companies are able to invite users to join their network and set up a profile including user preferences. Additional features allow companies to send messages to targeted individuals, search the contractor database for qualified candidates or post events for all contractors to view. Contractors in turn have the ability to communicate with one another or with clients, schedule their availability, apply for contract positions as they become available, and refer qualified candidates to the network. By better matching client requirements with qualified contractors, companies can save time, money, and improve productivity.

Developing a branded business community creates numerous benefits including:

• Reduced Time to Hire. With the ability to target users based on their rich profile information, companies can immediately generate interest from qualified candidates which significantly reduces the time and cost to hire.
• Higher Quality. Because you are targeting a proven candidate, the probability getting the right match for a longer period of time is significantly higher, increasing your return on investment.
• Increased Productivity. Studies show that reutilized workers are 40% more productive in the first quarter than new hires. Further, turnover is reduced up to 50% by rehiring previous contractors and alumni.
• Reduced Costs. More than simply a database of stored information, this interactive tool facilitates cost effective recruiting techniques that can reduce recruiting expenses by as much as 50%.