Kenya’s recruitment and human resources services platform, BrighterMonday, has been named the best e-recruitment and HR platform during the 7th Pacesetters International Awards.
The Pacesetter International Awards (PIA) are an annual industry leadership recognition program initiated by Jubilant Stewards of Africa (JSA), a non-governmental organization, to celebrate industry leaders for their innovation, quality products and services, job creation, and leadership by example, which has grown the economy and transformed society.
Expressing her elation, Njeri Irungu, social media and community lead, said, “This accolade is a testament to our unwavering commitment to shaping the future of work in Kenya, ensuring that talent meets opportunity through collaboration and technology-driven solutions.
BrighterMonday Kenya is committed to bridging the employment gap by leveraging cutting-edge technology and fostering strategic partnerships with organizations such as GIZ Kenya and USAID. Through transformative initiatives like EBiz Kwa Vijana and Vijana Na Kilimo, we empower young people with the skills and opportunities needed to thrive in the evolving job market.”
The company has been empowering job seekers and employers nationwide through its website, offering a platform that connects talent with employers.
Additionally, we have strengthened this mission by engaging in impactful partnership projects that further enhance career growth and workforce development, ensuring that both job seekers and employers are equipped with the tools and resources they need to succeed.
According to Eva James, recruitment solutions manager, “We understand that hiring managers and recruiters need to prioritize quality over quantity when attracting applications for their job vacancies. Our Relevance Ranking, which uses an in-built matching feature to match applicants according to their relevance, has turned out to be magical, to see the best qualified on top of the list.”
BrighterMonday’s platform leverages advanced algorithms and cutting-edge technology to facilitate seamless connections between job seekers and employers.
The job placement platform ensures that candidates’ skills, qualifications, and preferences perfectly align with employers’ specific requirements.
According to Alex Matuku, Corporate Solutions Manager, “We continue to transform the face of executive search across Kenya for mid- to senior roles, with a capacity to deliver across industries. Our ability to align our solutions with our clients’s needs continues to underline our position as the recruitment powerhouse of Kenya and a pacesetter in all matters of people and talent across the region,” Matuku comments.
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reported that the number of unemployed Kenyans grew to 2.97 million.
The report showed that this group mainly consists of Kenyans aged between 20 and 24 who fall under the labor force bracket. Individuals aged 20 to 24 without jobs grew to 580,281, while those between 25 and 29 increased to 351,125.
BrighterMonday owes its success to continuous product enhancements and integration of artificial intelligence (AI).
Its Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and relevance matching, powered by sophisticated algorithms, ensure the precise alignment of candidates’ skills and qualifications with employers’ specific needs.
This technology significantly streamlines the recruitment process and facilitates efficient talent acquisition in the digital era.
