HireMee's Empowerment Journey Recognized by IAOP

HireMee's Empowerment Journey Recognized by IAOP

16th March 2024

HireMee, a transformative talent assessment platform, embodies the essence of a social enterprise. Its mission, rooted in the vision of creating a landscape where every talent finds meaningful employment, has recently attained the prestigious Global Impact Sourcing Award (GISA) from the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP). This accolade recognizes HireMee's profound impact in bridging the gap between untapped talent from smaller towns in India and employment opportunities.

The IAOP, renowned as a global influencer shaping the future of business, established the GISA in collaboration with The Rockefeller Foundation. This award recognizes HireMee's pivotal role in providing equal career opportunities to the youth in rural India by seamlessly connecting them with prospective employers.

One of the key factors leading to this recognition of HireMee was its unwavering commitment to social and environmental welfare within local communities. This dedication aligns closely with IAOP's criteria for selecting impactful enterprises.

Venkatraman Umakanth, Senior Vice President and Head of HireMee, expressed delight in receiving the Global Impact Sourcing Award emphasizing HireMee's mission to empower talented youth from smaller towns by facilitating connections with companies that prioritize diversity and inclusivity.

HireMee's innovative AI-powered assessment platform, encompassing seven comprehensive sections including core domains, caters to students at various educational levels, from diplomas to postgraduate studies. The platform's unique feature includes sharing assessment scores with participating companies at no cost, fostering a seamless matchmaking process between employers and job seekers.

Debi Hamill, CEO of IAOP, praised HireMee’s efforts at impacting sourcing. She added that these endeavors have remarkably benefitted not only individuals but entire communities as well and that IAOP was thrilled to award HireMee.

The platform's collaborative efforts with over 7,000 AICTE-accredited colleges, the National Career Service, and state government programs in upskilling underscore its wide-reaching impact. Notably, HireMee has played a pivotal role in providing job opportunities to over 700,000 students, with a significant proportion hailing from Tier-3 and Tier-4 towns, including a substantial representation of women candidates.

Additionally, HireMee's global recognition extends to its achievement as a finalist in the prestigious XPRIZE Rapid Reskilling competition in the USA (2022), a testament to its innovative approach and impact beyond national borders.

With a user base spanning India, the Middle East, and the USA, HireMee's versatile assessment solutions cater to diverse corporate and academic needs, offering a range of assessment types tailored to specific job descriptions. This commitment to impact sourcing and community engagement underscores HireMee's position as a leader in talent acquisition and management, facilitating the development and placement of job seekers from underprivileged backgrounds.

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