Case Study: Bardi Heating and Air doubles staff and boosts retention 25% with Arcoro (BirdDogHR ATS)

Bardi Talent Acquisition Strategy Powers Company Growth

Bardi Heating and Air, a privately owned HVAC company in Atlanta founded in 1989, struggled with high turnover and “panic hires” that left them understaffed and unprepared for rapid growth. Leadership needed a repeatable recruiting process and a talent pipeline to support plans to double the company’s size while improving hire quality and retention.

Bardi implemented the BirdDogHR applicant tracking system, built a centralized careers page, posted to HVAC niche sites and social channels, and added a four‑step interview process with a Wonderlic skills assessment. Within 12 months they doubled staff, increased retention by 25%, shortened time‑to‑fill by 45%, created a strong talent community, and earned multiple accolades including Top Workplace (3 years), #1 BBB customer service, and Gwinnett Chamber 2013 Business of the Year.

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