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Moving on from Manatal? Discover a future-proof ATS tailored for agency recruiters

Manatal has become a popular choice for small in-house teams and growing businesses, offering a user-friendly interface and quick setup for basic hiring needs. But agency recruiters operate in a different world — one where speed, adaptability, client visibility, and business development are non-negotiable.

When your work spans multiple clients, shifting priorities, and constant outreach, a generic ATS quickly starts to show its limits. That’s where Atlas steps in. 

Built specifically for recruitment agencies, Atlas combines smart automation, fully customisable dashboards, and real-time tools to source candidates and help you manage your recruitment process faster, stay in control, and scale your business with confidence.

Why Manatal works for internal teams, but not always for agencies

Manatal delivers well on simplicity. It gives internal hiring teams a clean interface, a basic CRM, and an ATS that helps organise applications. For smaller companies or those hiring occasionally, that might be enough.

But agency recruiters deal with higher volume, tighter timelines, and more complex expectations. They don’t need the tools found in payroll and HRIS solutions. They need the right recruitment software to streamline their workflows in just a few clicks. When you’re managing multiple clients, running outreach at scale, and tracking performance across roles and accounts, a legacy ATS can start to get in the way.

Manatal’s workflows are fixed and not built with agency candidate pipelines in mind. There’s limited automation for day-to-day tasks like follow-ups or pipeline progression. Dashboards give a top-line view but can’t be customised to reflect recruiter-specific KPIs or client-level reporting needs. And while it integrates with job boards and email, it lacks deeper, workflow-connected integrations across tools.

This often leaves agency recruiters stitching together spreadsheets, inbox threads, and going through repetitive tasks to get a complete view of their work, which is exactly what an ATS built for the future of AI recruitment should prevent.

How Atlas fills the gaps as your go-to applicant tracking system

Smarter sourcing and AI candidate matching

• Instantly match candidates in your existing database to live briefs using AI-powered suggestions
• Reduce time spent screening CVs manually
• Prioritise top-fit candidates faster and keep your pipelines moving

Automated outreach campaigns with email templates

• Launch personalised, multi-step outreach campaigns directly from Atlas
• Automate follow-ups based on candidate actions or timelines
• Re-engage passive talent with minimal effort

Customisable dashboards for real-time recruitment tracking

• Build dashboards around recruiter, team, or client-level goals
• Track placement progress, outreach performance, and pipeline health at a glance
• Visualise data the way your agency works, not the way software dictates

Kanban-style applicant tracking workflows

• Manage prospects, outreach, and follow-ups in a drag-and-drop format
• Easily track where each job status and opportunity sits in your BD pipeline
• Keep recruiters focused and accountable without chasing updates

Seamless integration with career pages

• Connect Atlas and publish job descriptions to your agency’s website with API access
• Capture applications that feed straight into your workflows
• Provide candidates with a smooth experience while streamlining your team’s admin

What’s involved in the data import from Manatal to Atlas?

Switching systems might sound daunting, but Atlas handles the migration process with minimal disruption. Here’s how we go about performing a data migration:

1. Kick-off and strategy session

We start by understanding your agency’s goals, workflows, and what you want to achieve post-migration. This ensures the setup reflects how your recruiters actually work.

2. Data audit and CSV file preparation

Our team reviews your existing data in Manatal and helps clean up any inconsistencies. This sets the stage for a smooth, clean transfer of candidate records, notes, and activity logs so you experience no data loss.

3. ATS data migration and system setup

Your records are securely moved into Atlas. We then configure the platform to match your processes — from pipelines and dashboards to automation and BD workflows.

4. Recruiter onboarding and training

Every recruiter gets guided training sessions tailored to their role. We focus on real scenarios, so they can start working in Atlas with confidence from day one.

5. Go-live and optimisation

Once you’re live, we stay hands-on. From refining workflows to answering questions, our team ensures you’re getting the most from the platform right away.

What changes for agencies after switching to Atlas?

Hiring processes move faster

With AI-driven matching and built-in outreach tools, recruiters can move from job brief to offer faster. Time-to-place drops, and more deals get over the line each month.

Business development becomes structured

The kanban-style BD board helps recruiters track opportunities, follow-ups, and conversions in one place. No more chasing spreadsheets or hoping someone logged their calls. All powered by smart features and data-driven decisions that move the needle forward.

Reporting becomes effortless

Custom dashboards show real-time performance across roles, recruiters, and clients. You can surface exactly what your clients care about — and what your team needs to improve.

Admin tasks and other software fade into the background

Atlas’s automation and AI agents take care of the small stuff, like to-do lists, reminders, follow-ups, and data entry. That means centralising your recruitment efforts, cutting down your tech stack, and spending more time on candidate calls and client development.

Clients see the value of your work

With branded executive search reports and pipeline transparency, clients get regular updates and clear visibility. This builds trust, keeps them engaged, and makes rebooking easier.

Real results agency recruiters are seeing with Atlas

Executive Integrity increased EBITDA by 41 % after switching

Executive Integrity needed more than just an ATS — they needed a platform that could reduce admin, streamline delivery, and support rapid growth. With Atlas as their applicant tracking system, Executive Integrity introduced AI transcription, task agents, and custom reporting to support every recruiter. The results were clear: a 41 % boost in EBITDA, a 34 % improvement in fill rate, and a 28 % rise in average billings per consultant. That’s the kind of operational lift that makes scaling feel possible — not painful.

Ocean Red Partners grew monthly billing by 85 %

For Ocean Red Partners, Atlas replaced a stack of disconnected tools with one smart, unified applicant tracking system. They automated note-taking, streamlined task management, and rolled out targeted outreach campaigns, all from within the same platform. The impact? An 85 % increase in monthly billing, a 75 % jump in discovery-to-role conversion, and a 47 % uplift in candidate response rates. Fewer clicks, faster deals, and more revenue — all while keeping the tech stack lean at no extra cost.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on migrating from Manatal to Atlas

Migrate from Manatal to a strategic recruitment partner with Atlas

Manatal might get you started, but when your agency begins to scale, you need more than just an easy-to-use ATS. You need an AI recruiting tool that supports fast-moving roles, demanding clients, and recruiters who wear multiple hats. All wrapped in a smooth transition and built for the standards of AI recruitment in 2025.

Atlas gives you the automation, visibility, and control to stay ahead — whether you’re building new client relationships, refining team performance, or driving more placements per recruiter. Where other platforms provide legacy features, Atlas is focused on workflow automations that help you place talent faster.

With customisable dashboards, integrated outreach, AI-driven matching, and tools designed for business development, it’s the lean rec tech solution that grows with your agency. If you’re planning your next move or rethinking your current tools in light of AI’s impact on recruitment, now’s the time to explore what Atlas can do.