An applicant tracking system, or “ATS,” is described in this year’s edition of Staffing Industry Analysts’ online lexicon of workforce solutions ecosystem terms as a software application that enables the electronic handling of corporate recruitment needs. Most incorporate a company website, enabling companies to post jobs onto their own website, as a way to attract candidates. For the full definition, go to lexicon.staffingindustry.com. As the ecosystem evolves, SIA’s mission is to keep the language current for professionals in the space.