How Globus Search Delivers Candidates 4x Faster with Atlas

About Globus Search

Globus Search is a global executive search firm focused on the security sector. The firm operates in more than 55 countries and supports companies that build security technologies. These include surveillance systems, drones, and monitoring infrastructure.

Their work focuses on senior leadership placements, including CEOs, C-suite leaders, vice presidents, regional directors, and country managers. Their clients operate globally and in specialized markets, so accurate candidate data and strong communication are essential.

Globus Search was founded in 2006 by Alexander Ross in the UK. It rapidly expanded its presence across Europe, the Middle East, and the USA.

Listen to our full interview below and keep reading for a deeper dive!

Searching for a Modern CRM

Before Atlas, Globus Search relied on an internal database that supported the company for more than twenty years. The system provided a solid foundation for the firm’s early growth. As the company expanded internationally, the team began exploring modern platforms that could support automation and AI.

Alexander Ross described this transition during our conversation. He compared the older systems to “a classic car that still gets you from A to B.” He continued saying:

I tried seven or eight different systems, but Atlas was the one that ticked every box. It had the CRM foundation plus the smart technology behind it.

Atlas quickly stood out during this process. The platform combined a powerful CRM foundation with advanced automation and AI capabilities, while remaining flexible for the team’s workflow.

Why Atlas Stood Out

Several capabilities made Atlas attractive to Globus Search. Recruiters could connect WhatsApp, email, and messaging tools directly to the platform.

It understands LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and email, and it brings everything together in one place, which is exactly what we needed.

Atlas also offers AI tools for transcription and candidate reports. The platform supports customizable workflows, which allow teams to adapt the system to their recruitment process.

Alexander also highlighted the collaborative approach behind Atlas development. The Atlas team works closely with customers through community channels and regular discussions. User feedback helps guide future improvements.

Saving Time with Automation

Automation has significantly improved the team’s workflow. Atlas automatically tracks communication across WhatsApp, email, and phone calls. Previously, recruiters manually copied communications into their CRM. This process required time and often created inconsistencies.

Atlas now syncs interactions directly with candidate profiles. Recruiters can quickly see when they last contacted a candidate and which communication channels they used. As Alexander mentioned:

We don’t have to cut and paste anymore; everything is automatically updated, which saves us a huge amount of time.

Atlas can also update candidate information from social media platforms. This helps profiles stay current without manual checks.

As a result, sourcing and updating candidates is now 4× faster, allowing the team to manage significantly more relationships without increasing workload.

AI-Powered Reporting and Outreach at Scale

Atlas helps Alexander streamline both candidate reporting and outreach. These tools allow recruiters to move faster while maintaining high-quality communication. Atlas can automatically record and transcribe candidate interviews. The system then analyzes the conversation and generates a structured candidate report.

Recruiters receive a clear report within seconds. What previously took 30+ minutes per candidate report is now reduced to just a few minutes, saving approximately 30 minutes on every report.

They can refine the content using prompts, expand sections, remove details, or add insights. This process saves significant preparation time while maintaining consistent report quality. It also ensures clients receive clear and well-structured candidate evaluations.

Atlas also supports outreach through powerful campaign tools. Recruiters can contact multiple candidates efficiently while keeping every response organized. The platform automatically identifies positive responses and rejections. Campaign statuses update instantly, giving recruiters a clear view of candidate engagement.

This visibility helps teams manage outreach with confidence and quickly focus on candidates who show strong interest. This increase in speed and efficiency has contributed to business growth, with the team seeing a 22% increase in sales and placements since adopting Atlas. As Alexander explained:

Atlas helps us move much faster without losing quality. Reporting, communication, and outreach all happen in one place.

These capabilities allow recruiters to spend more time building relationships with candidates and clients. Atlas handles much of the operational work behind the scenes.

A Platform That Adapts to Recruiters

Alexander also highlighted the flexibility of the platform. Atlas allows recruiters to customize workflows by adding attributes, tags, and search criteria. These settings can match the needs of each search project. Recruiters can create filters for requirements such as location restrictions or experience levels.

Atlas analyzes resumes, social media profiles, and communication history to help identify strong candidate matches. This intelligent analysis helps recruiters focus on the most relevant talent.

You can design your own workflow and tailor the system to each search, that flexibility is a huge benefit for us.

Building Trust in AI

Alexander noted that modern recruiting technology continues to evolve quickly. Atlas helps recruiters adopt AI practically and intuitively. The platform handles repetitive tasks while recruiters maintain full control. 

As teams use the system more often, they quickly see how automation improves efficiency and accuracy. This balance between automation and human expertise makes Atlas especially powerful for executive search firms.

At first, there’s a trust element with AI, but once you start using it, you see how much time it saves and how effective it is.

Advice for Recruiting Firms Considering Atlas

Alexander shared advice for agencies evaluating Atlas. Recruiters should embrace new workflows and allow the platform to automate repetitive tasks.

Atlas delivers the most value when teams fully use its automation features. Treating it like a simple database limits its potential. Alexander also emphasized the importance of training. Structured onboarding can help new users learn the platform faster.

He also described Atlas as a major step forward for recruitment technology. The platform combines automation, AI, and CRM functionality in one powerful system that continues to evolve.

We’re doing more work because everything is quicker and easier with Atlas. It takes care of the manual tasks so we can focus on what actually matters.