The use of technology in the recruitment process is becoming increasingly popular as organisations look for ways to ensure their hiring practices are as inclusive and equitable as possible. In a recent move, The Access Group, a UK-based provider of business management software, has announced the acquisition of Diversely, a Singapore-based inclusive recruiting solution. This acquisition marks a major milestone in the world of DE&I (diversity, equality, and inclusion) and is indicative of the growing importance of DE&I in the workplace.
Diversely, co-founded by Helen McGuire (CEO) and Hayley Bakker (CPO) in 2021, utilises AI-driven recruitment tools and deep data insights to provide services to clients on a global scale in the in-house and recruiting sectors. Diversely helps staffing companies to increase diversity in their workforce by eliminating bias in their recruitment process. This enables them to attract more applicants, maintain compliance, and set their brand apart from competitors.
The Access Group has made several other acquisitions in 2021, including FastTrack360, a SaaS billing and payment solution, and Vincere, a recruiting operating system. With the addition of Diversely, Access Recruitment, a part of The Access Group, will be able to provide its customers with a comprehensive suite on its website, Access Volcanic. This platform will allow organisations to assess, monitor, and enhance diversity, as well as to find new clients, maintain compliance, and draw in a larger pool of applicants as a recruiting option.
This acquisition is a big step forward in the world of edtech, as it provides a platform for teachers and school staff to ensure that their hiring practices are as inclusive and equitable as possible. By using data and analytics to aid staffing companies, Diversely helps to create a more diverse workforce. With the Access Group’s expertise and resources, the platform will be able to reach even more organisations and help them to draw prospects and shortlist submissions using an inclusive approach.
McGuire, CEO of Diversely, commented on the acquisition: “Since coming together as co-founders in 2020, Hayley and I have worked relentlessly with our talented teams to create, educate on and grow an effective, efficient, data-driven way to ensure inclusive hiring practices are a part of day-to-day processes for recruitment organisations.”
Christian Fleck, managing director of Access Recruitment, added: “Our award-winning Diversely suite allows our recruitment agency customers to meet their clients’ DE&I needs like never before. DE&I is one of our generation’s megatrends. Diversely’s data and analytics embedded in Access Recruitment’s Volcanic website and CRM platforms like Vincere will help recruitment agencies deliver an inclusive candidate journey, increase client satisfaction, and win more business.”
The move by the Access Group to acquire Diversely is an important milestone for edtech, as it shows that the use of technology in the recruitment process is becoming increasingly important. The platform will provide teachers and school staff with the tools needed to ensure their hiring practices are as inclusive and equitable as possible, helping to create a more diverse workforce.
