Transforming HR success and strategy at AWT Bavaria with PeopleForce

From paper-based processes to full automation: learn how AWT Bavaria optimized their recruitment, onboarding, and performance reviews with PeopleForce.

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50% faster hiring

thanks to automated recruitment workflows.

95% probation success rate

achieved with structured onboarding plans.

20% organization-wide performance improvement

Safer and engaged workplace

created with compliance-focused tools like Safe Speak (for whistleblowing).

About AWT Bavaria

AWT Bavaria operates in the competitive automotive industry, managing iconic brands like Aston Martin and BMW. With 450+ employees across multiple locations, they were determined to break away from outdated management and create an agile, European-standard workplace.

9 out of 10

likely to recommend

Industry

Automotive

Number of employees

450+

Team locations

Ukraine

Products used

Core HR, Recruit, Perform, Desk

We wanted every employee’s interaction with AWT Bavaria to be digital, modern, and meaningful – from recruitment to performance appraisals. This is the reason we decided to go with PeopleForce.

Sabrina Gildehaus, Director of HR Strategy at AWT Bavaria

Team’s challenges

Before partnering with PeopleForce, AWT Bavaria faced several challenges across their HR processes, such as:

Recruitment bottlenecks

The hiring process relied on manual tracking and email correspondence, leading to inefficiencies and delays.

Unstructured onboarding

The lack of a proper onboarding process with clear instructions and examples led to confusion and high dropout rates during probation.

Lack of performance management

Performance reviews were conducted manually and on paper, resulting in a poor employee experience and a process that was not aligned with the sustainability goals.

Limited transparency

Employees criticized the organization for a lack of open communication, especially under previous management.

Our vision was clear – to make AWT Bavaria a transparent, people-centric organization that aligns with Western business standards. PeopleForce was the perfect partner to help us achieve that goal.

Sabrina Gildehaus, Director of HR Strategy at AWT Bavaria

Solutions found in partnership with PeopleForce

Recruitment management transformation

Thanks to the job multiposting feature, recruiters can now post vacancies across 3000+ job sites in one single click. With PeopleForce’s scorecards, candidate evaluations are more transparent. Meanwhile, automated recruitment pipeline allows recruiters to easily manage candidate statuses, schedule interviews, and move candidates through the pipeline without delays.

Onboarding process revamp

HRs used PeopleForce to design customized onboarding plans. Then, scheduled two-week and mid-probation evaluations helped managers track employee progress and satisfaction. And finally, feedback surveys provided a clear picture of team dynamics and flagged any areas for improvement.

Performance reviews and feedback culture improvements

PeopleForce allowed AWT Bavaria to tailor evaluations to different roles, ensuring fairness and relevance. The team utilized PeopleForce’s assessment tools to foster a culture of regular communication. Employees now see feedback as a growth opportunity rather than a critique. The to-do management feature enabled managers to set clear development goals for employees needing improvement, driving progress and accountability.

Signing documents with eSignature in PeopleForce

The bulk functionality allowed entities to create documents and add them to employee profiles. The eSignature feature allowed for a transition away from requiring physical presence to sign documents, a crucial improvement for remote work. This not only reduced paper usage but also saved time for the teams, as employees no longer had to travel to the office to sign documents.

AWT Bavaria's interaction with PeopleForce illustrates the all-round capability of the platform in bringing efficiency, safety, and engagement in HR processes. Compliance, having fewer document workflow steps, and better communication improved by PeopleForce helped AWT Bavaria gain a more effective and connected HR strategy.

“Thanks to PeopleForce, we’ve increased performance by 20% across the organization. The appraisal tools are intuitive, and the transparency they bring has been a game changer.”

Sabrina Gildehaus, Director of HR Strategy at AWT Bavaria

"PeopleForce’s flexibility and user-friendliness have made it the centerpiece of our HR strategy. It’s not just a tool; it’s a partner in our growth."

Sabrina Gildehaus

Director of HR Strategy AWT Bavaria Ukraine

Why AWT Bavaria recommends PeopleForce:

Faster recruitment – automated recruitment pipelines and job sites integrations that reduce the time-to-hire.
Effective adaptation – structured onboarding plans, checklists, and automated reminders.
Transparent performance management – scorecard-based assessment with clear criteria and 360° feedback.
Safe work environment – Safe Speak feature allows anonymously report on important issues.
Better communication and higher employee engagement.

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