Applied, a United Kingdom-based company established in 2015, is carving a niche in the SaaS and Human Resources industries with its innovative approach to hiring. Renowned for its slogan, "Applied platform promotes ethical and empirical hiring via anonymized applications and skill-based assessments, avoiding bias," the platform addresses the pressing need for unbiased hiring processes by leveraging anonymized applications and skill-centric assessments.
This strategy not only promotes diversity but also uncovers exceptional talent that traditional methods might overlook. The emphasis on empirical evidence in hiring decisions aligns with current trends towards data-driven organizational strategies.
The company last secured a £2.75M Seed Round investment on 26 March 2020. While details of the investors in this round are undisclosed, the capital injection underscores confidence in the potential of Applied to disrupt conventional HR practices. Given the rising global focus on ethical AI and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), Applied stands in a promising position for future growth and scaling opportunities.