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title: Merge candidate, contact and company records
description: Kyloe DataTools is the only tool on the market that allows you to automatically merge candidate, contact and company records in Bullhorn.
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# Find and merge duplicate records in Bullhorn

**Duplicate records in Bullhorn can be a major roadblock to success.** They cause so many issues we could be here for a while. Some examples include inaccurate reporting, wasted time, no single source of truth, missed opportunities, and last but not least, a negative client and candidate experience when sending communications. 

##### **Fix it with Kyloe DataTools:**

Kyloe DataTools is the only tool on the market that allows you to **bulk merge candidate, contact and company records in Bullhorn**. Choose to merge automatically or manually and apply custom settings to stay in full control of how duplicates are identified and merged, plus you can **undo any merges within 30 days.**

##### **How it helps**

By eliminating duplicate records, you'll experience a significant **boost in efficiency and productivity**, and a reduction in embarrassing situations resulting from duplicate communications.

Say goodbye to redundant data, and hello to streamlined workflows and ensure that your deduplication process aligns with your unique needs and preferences. 

### **Ready to see this in action? Check out our interactive demo below**

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##### **How will it impact your business?**

Speed up the recruitment process and take control of your Bullhorn database to unlock the true potential of your recruitment efforts.  

###### Remember:

- **You can merge records over night with automation. ⏰**
- **And revert any unwanted changes within 30 days.  🔙**

##### See more playbook examples

Check out more examples of how recruitment and staffing companies are cleaning up old data, managing ongoing data quality, and enhancing data. 

[Go back to playbook](https://info.kyloepartners.com/kyloe-datatools-playbooks?hsLang=en)

##### Try Kyloe DataTools for free

A free deep dive into the quality of your Bullhorn database:  
analyse dupes, find gaps and learn how to make mass updates.

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### Get more value from your Bullhorn data

- All
- Legacy (Clean up old data)
- Sweeper (Ongoing data quality)
- Gather (Enhance your data)

##### Deliver a more personal experience

Sweeper

Automatically standardise the formatting of first names and last names when a candidate is added to Bullhorn.

[Learn more](https://info.kyloepartners.com/kyloe-datatools-standardise-names?hsLang=en)

##### Ensure calls & texts go through smoothly

Sweeper

Automatically apply a fix to dialling codes that makes calling clients and candidates easy.

[Learn more](https://info.kyloepartners.com/kyloe-datatools-standardise-phone-numbers?hsLang=en)

##### Discover unsearchable candidates in Bullhorn

Sweeper

Find candidates who have no data in Bullhorn so that no potential talent slips through the cracks.

[Learn more](https://info.kyloepartners.com/kyloe-datatools-discover-unsearchable-bullhorn-candidates?hsLang=en)

##### Overcome Bullhorn's default 50% commission split

Sweeper

Change the default commission split and apply custom math calculations to commissions on Bullhorn placements.

[Learn more](https://info.kyloepartners.com/kyloe-datatools-automate-bullhorn-maths-calculations?hsLang=en)

##### Find and merge duplicate records in Bullhorn

Sweeper

Automatically merge candidate, contact, and company records in Bullhorn.

[Learn more](https://info.kyloepartners.com/kyloe-datatools-eliminate-bullhorn-duplicates)

##### Complete and clean up address fields in Bullhorn

Sweeper

Scan addresses in Bullhorn and clean, format and complete them with ease!

[Learn more](https://info.kyloepartners.com/kyloe-datatools-data-heroes-update-addresses?hsLang=en)

##### Keep candidate statuses up to date

Gather

Automatically update the status of a candidate based on relevant activity.

[Learn more](https://info.kyloepartners.com/kyloe-datatools-update-candidate-status-based-on-activity?hsLang=en)

##### Manage visibility of files in Bullhorn

Sweeper

Automatically set files as private in Bullhorn if they match desired criteria or specific file type.

[Learn more](https://info.kyloepartners.com/kyloe-datatools-set-files-as-private-based-on-set-criteria?hsLang=en)

##### Automatically keep job statuses up to date

Gather

Update the status of a job following activity such as shortlists, interviews, or CV/resume sends.

[Learn more](https://info.kyloepartners.com/kyloe-datatools-data-heroes-update-job-if-any-action-has-happened?hsLang=en)

##### Keep candidate ‘date available’ up to date

Gather

Automatically populate the availability of the candidate based on their placement end date. 

[Learn more](https://info.kyloepartners.com/kyloe-datatools-data-heroes-copy-end-date-placement-to-the-availability-candidate?hsLang=en)

##### Update candidate data to improve your search results

Gather

Add skills to candidate records using information contained within the job when their placement ends.

[Learn more](https://info.kyloepartners.com/kyloe-datatools-keep-candidate-skills-fresh?hsLang=en)

##### Automate assignment credential requirements

Gather

Reduce the risk of placed unqualified candidates by automatically adding credential requirements based on job, client, and location.

[Learn more](https://info.kyloepartners.com/kyloe-datatools-automate-credential-requirements?hsLang=en)

##### Automatically assigning job priority

Gather

Give your recruiters a ready-made list of priorities so they know where to focus their efforts.

[Learn more](https://info.kyloepartners.com/kyloe-datatools-automatically-prioritise-jobs?hsLang=en)

##### Copy key info from parent to child companies

Gather

Ensure consistency by copying essential information such as invoice format or payment terms.

[Learn more](https://info.kyloepartners.com/kyloe-datatools-data-heroes-cascade-data-from-parent-company?hsLang=en)

##### Auto-assign candidates to recruiters

Gather

Improve the candidate experience and boost submission rates by ensuring all candidates are assigned to a recruiter.

[Learn more](https://info.kyloepartners.com/kyloe-datatools-data-heroes-segment-candidate-database-by-department?hsLang=en)

##### Pinpoint and manage outdated job records

Gather

Automate the management of job records so your consultants can focus on the most relevant leads.

[Learn more](https://info.kyloepartners.com/kyloe-datatools-data-heroes-flag-outdated-job-records?hsLang=en)

##### Copy data between entities

Gather

Automatically copy information such as bill rates, industry values, or credential requirements,  from company records to associated records.

[Learn more](https://info.kyloepartners.com/kyloe-datatools-data-heroes-cascade-industry-from-company-contacts-jobs-placements?hsLang=en)

##### Auto populate job requirements

Gather

As soon as a job is created in Bullhorn, automatically copy requirements from the opportunity to the job.

[Learn more](https://info.kyloepartners.com/kyloe-datatools-auto-populate-job-requirements?hsLang=en)

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