Jobable

Jobable
IndustryHuman capital analytics
Software
FoundedMarch 2014; 12 years ago (2014-03)
FounderRichard Hanson
Luke Byrne
DefunctFebruary 16, 2021; 5 years ago (2021-02-16)
FateAcquired by Willis Towers Watson
HeadquartersHong Kong

Jobable (formerly Hiring Screen) was a Hong Kong–based human capital analytics and software company. The company developed software that used an algorithm and big data to sort and filter résumés and curriculum vitaes for specific skills and keywords, with the goal of aiding human resources departments to efficiently find the best candidate for job openings that had many applicants.[1] In February 2021, Willis Towers Watson acquired the company and hired its staff.

History

In March 2021, the company was founded by Richard Hanson and Luke Byrne.[2][3]

In September 2015, the company raised US$800,000 in seed money.[4]

In February 2021, Willis Towers Watson acquired the company and hired its staff.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ Leung, Hannah (23 September 2015). "Looking for your next Employee of the Year? Meet Hiring Screen". Yahoo! News.
  2. ^ Custer, C. (28 July 2015). "Hiring Screen wants to make hiring more efficient for both recruiters and applicants". Tech in Asia.
  3. ^ Tsui, Enid (1 September 2015). "How big business helps foster Hong Kong's start-up culture". South China Morning Post.
  4. ^ Balea, Judith (22 September 2015). "Hiring Screen raises $800K to build algorithms that help companies find the best hires". Tech in Asia.
  5. ^ Yu, Doris (17 February 2021). "Willis Towers Watson acquires Hong Kong's HR tech startup Jobable". Tech in Asia.
  6. ^ "Willis Towers Watson enhances its human capital data science capabilities globally with the addition of the Jobable team" (Press release). Willis Towers Watson. February 16, 2021.
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