Case Study
IMKO’s Smarter Trust Solution Recruiters Love
IMKO has been a staffing leader for over 50 years, connecting top talent with employers across the Midwest. Headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, they provide workforce solutions for industries as diverse as manufacturing, logistics, and professional services. With a reach that spans the region and a reputation built on trust, IMKO continues to set the standard in staffing by delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates.
Hiring Model: Staffing
Integrated Partner: Avionté
Highlights
5 Day Setup
IMKO was set up in Avionté in five days, saving them lots of headaches with a quick integration and no manual uploads.
50 hours/year saved
Clear, easy-to-read reports and fast results gave IMKO’s recruiters tools that saved them 50 hours every year.
True Partnership
Yardstik didn’t wait for trouble—they reached out first, solving problems and making transitions painless.
“The experience has been unlike any other I’ve had with a vendor. Yardstik is personal, authentic, and always delivers on what they promise.”
Challenge
As a staffing powerhouse with roots stretching back to 1972, IMKO wasn’t in the habit of changing what already worked. Their existing screening solution had been integrated with their ATS for years.
IMKO wasn’t shopping for a new screening solution, but small frustrations with their existing provider began adding up: slower turnaround times, confusing results, and struggling to receive proper support. When Yardstik reached out, IMKO saw an opportunity to fix these pain points and improve the process for their recruiters.
Then, Yardstik’s transparent partnership and disruptive tech made them rethink everything.
Solution
When IMKO partnered with Yardstik, the impact was immediate. Yardstik’s integration with Avionté removed time-wasting hurdles and replaced them with a system that just worked. IMKO’s recruiters, who process hundreds of screens for candidates across their branches, appreciated the simplicity and speed.
Yardstik integrates smoothly with Avionté. It makes it easier to keep track of which background checks are done and which ones are not.
And the applicant’s information is pulled right in, so it’s faster to run.”
Recruiters also found that Yardstik’s clean, detailed reports saved them valuable time. Instead of sifting through pages of data, everything they needed was front and center.
But it wasn’t just about the product—it was the people behind it. Yardstik didn’t just provide a tool; they delivered partnership and unmatched support. When IMKO had pending screenings, Yardstik reached out first. “They don’t wait for you to ask—they’re already on it,” said Tracy Fender. This proactive approach showed IMKO that Yardstik was more than just a vendor.
Even during transitions, Yardstik’s team ensured seamless communication. When IMKO’s main contact went on leave, the company received outreach from multiple Yardstik team members within days. “It was great knowing we had a clear path to support. They didn’t skip a beat,” shared Tracy.
The results were clear. IMKO’s recruiters gained confidence in their process, their workload lightened, and their candidates moved through hiring faster.
Outcomes
Instant Trust
IMKO’s leadership gained instant clarity with Yardstik’s reporting tools. From tracking costs to seeing candidate progress at a glance, the data was easy to access and understand. “I don’t have to dig through spreadsheets—it’s all there when I need it,” said Tracy Fender.
For IMKO, switching to Yardstik wasn’t just an upgrade—it was a better way to work.
Tools Recruiters Love
Yardstik made life easier for IMKO’s recruiters with reports that were clear, simple, and fast. Gone were the 12-page documents that slowed them down—now everything they needed was right at their fingertips. The result? Recruiters could move faster and focus on the hires that mattered most.
Support beyond expectations
Yardstik’s team stepped up where it mattered most, delivering help that was fast, straightforward, and reliable. For IMKO, Yardstik wasn’t just a tool—it was a team that showed up when it counted.
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