Features	Benefits
Pre-constructed, uniform job requisition templates	Fast and easy way to create job requisitions that include detailed job descriptions.
Configured approval process that tracks all approvals and rejections	Only approved contract workers are hired
Rate card can be tied to requisition	Ensures clients are getting best rate based on rate surveys and not on hiring manager’s negotiating skills
Requirements are immediately distributed to all approved vendors	Contractually approved vendors will begin recruiting efforts immediately
All submitted candidates are ranked and viewable in one place	Ease of candidate comparison, reduction of e-mail volume, and no lost resumes
Vendors engage in competitive bidding	Rates are reduced as vendors reposition candidate’s rate(s)
Questions, rejections and interviews are coordinated and tracked	Quality of vendor submittals will be tracked for vendor performance evaluations
Standardization and tracking of logistics includes log-on ID’s, building passes and equipment.	Tracking and notification creates a more secure network and more secure work environment
Consultants performance evaluations are captured	A permanent repository of consultants value is created, ensuring poor performers/vendors are not re-hired

Features	Benefits
Immediate receipt of approved requisitions	Enthusiastic response; eliminates daily “cold calls” to obtain requisitions
Receipt of more detailed job descriptions	Aids in identification of truly qualified candidates
Receipt of all appropriate requirements	Maximizes efforts of existing sales staff
Ability to competitively price candidates	No wasted time spent on candidates that are too expensive
Immediate notification re: requirement updates and changes	Increased efficiency and better candidate feedback

Features	Benefits
Vendors notified immediately about requirements	Reduction of resume submissions to incorrect or closed positions
Vendors notified about submitted candidates	Receive current information about requirements and status
Vendors can competitively bid	Opportunity to still be considered rather than eliminated

Features	Benefits
All consultants use Web-based time and expense reporting	Eliminates lost faxes or need for paper-based approvals
All consultants use identical time and expense format	All consultants will be on identical time reporting schedules; eliminates disparate formats
Time can be reported against multiple projects	More accurate data about consultant utilization
Can be configured for Web-based approvals	Faster approvals as manager can view all time sheets in one location. History of approvals is easily tracked.
Overtime rules can be configured	Weekly hours can be capped, helping control burn down rate
Can be configured to push or pull data from existing time capture and/or project management systems	Minimizes change management and takes advantage of additional features offer by VMS

Features	Benefits
Consultants use MATRIX Web-based time and expense reporting system	Eliminates requirement for Vendors to develop their own Web-based time system
Automated time capture is more efficient and minimizes reporting errors	Improved cash flow as accurate invoices are remitted in a timely manner
Managed Services Provider coordinates consultant time sheets and client billing	Vendor able to reassign internal resources that were previously assigned to coordinate accounting and administrative responsibilities
Configurable e-mail to remind consultants of time sheet deadlines	Automated notification reduces the weekly reminder calls

Features	Benefits
Electronic approval process	No need to track down appropriate party for handwritten approvals
Can be configured for proxy approval	Back-ups available for approval
Can be configured for proxy entry	Staffing firm or manager can enter time on consultant behalf

Features	Benefits
In-depth financial reporting available	Data can be configured to show spending by manager, skill set, consultant, time, project cost center, etc.
Statistical data to analyze vendor performance	Compare vendors on cost, response time, ratios, the strength of their contractors, etc.
Permanent repository of consultant performance	Intermittent and final evaluations of consultant performance will eliminate repeat engagements of poor performing consultants.
Better understanding of internal use and costs for contingent labor	Immediate visibility into each department’s, location’s and manager’s use of contingent labor

Features	Benefits
Vendor performance statistics can be shared with vendor community	Vendors’ desire to know their level of performance typically will increase their effort and performance