Six companies. Six awards. One shared secret.
In August 2020, we pinned a saying to our virtual office wall: “We win when our customers win. Our customers win big.”
Little did we know how prophetic those words would become. It was a gold for Mphasis in 2020, and two golds each for LTI and HDFCLife in 2021. Followed by two golds and two silvers for Hexaware, Mindtree, Axis Bank and Mphasis again in 2022. A combination of gold and silver in 2023 by Aditya Birla Group, Tata Technologies, Tata AIA and Quest Global. All recognizing their excellence in talent acquisition.
Fast forward to August 2024. Our customers are winning and also rewriting the old, outdated rules of talent acquisition. They’ve cut hiring times in half, tripled employee referrals, and achieved near-perfect candidate experience scores. Again and again.
And the industry is taking notice.
Axis Bank, Axis AMC, Tata AIA, STL, and FSS just bagged the prestigious Brandon Hall Awards for excellence in talent acquisition.
What’s their secret? How did they transform their hiring processes into award-winning machines?
Let’s explore.
“We’re witnessing a paradigm shift in the global ATS market. Our new age TA cloud has competed/replaced global ATS and recruiting modules of HRMS players. Consistently. We are privileged to work with the absolute best and transform TA outcomes through technology.
We win when our customers win. And our customers are winning global awards for excellence in talent acquisition for the fifth time in a row. Their relentless pursuit of innovation and strategic creativity has set new industry benchmarks. We are honored to partner with these talent superheroes.” Sudarsan Ravi, Founder & CEO, RippleHire
Tata Steel: Won Gold Optimizing hiring process to deliver a candidate experience score of 4.7/5
15 days. That’s how much faster Tata Steel demonstrated a reduction in the median job cycle from sourcing to job acceptance. With clear vision and a dedicated team, they’ve totally transformed their hiring process. Now, they’re not just faster – they’re also making candidates happier, with an impressive 4.7/5 experience rating.
TSL’s success stems from its bold vision of the hiring process. By fostering a collaborative environment and leveraging cutting-edge technology, they’ve created a recruitment ecosystem that’s both efficient and candidate-friendly.
Axis Bank: Comprehensive strategy driving growth, efficiency, and 100% employee engagement
Transforming talent acquisition for organizational excellence through a comprehensive strategy driving growth, efficiency, and employee engagement. And results – 100% adoption of new hiring system, Axis Bank should change to speed improved by 52%. This transformation sped up their hiring as they were able to get interviews booked with a record time.
Looking ahead, Axis Bank is poised to maintain its competitive edge in talent acquisition, ensuring it continues to attract top banking professionals with an efficient, candidate-friendly process.
Axis Asset Management: Elevating candidate interactions to enriching experiences with 4.85 / 5 candidate experience score
Axis AMC set new standards in finance hiring. They trimmed their hiring process by 6 days and boosted their candidate experience rating to an impressive 4.85/5, all while significantly reducing hiring costs. These improvements position Axis AMC as a talent magnet in the competitive mutual fund industry, enabling it to consistently attract high-caliber professionals and maintain its industry-leading status.
Tata AIA Life Insurance: Driving 3x increase in referral hires while doubling employee participation
IRefer is a gamified, mobile-friendly platform by TATA AIA’s team that drove a 3x increase in referral hires while doubling employee participation. By accelerating recruitment and reducing costs, iRefer embodies Tata AIA’s core value: “People – Our Core.” The program’s impact reaches far beyond immediate metrics. iRefer has become a benchmark for strategic talent acquisition, demonstrating the untapped potential of employee networks.
As Tata AIA continues to leverage this innovative approach, they’re not just filling positions – they’re fostering a culture of engagement and building a sustainable pipeline of top insurance talent.
FSS (Financial Software and Systems): Drives 40% reduction in effort and achieves candidate experience of 4.8/5 through intelligent recruitment automation
They dramatically cut hiring times, improved candidate experience to a 4.8/5 rating, and strengthened their talent pipeline through a centralized platform. This strategic use of technology has positioned FSS for ongoing success in talent acquisition, enabling them to adapt quickly to market changes and consistently attract top-tier candidates in a competitive industry.
Sterlite Technologies: Journey to Building a Future-Ready Workforce with a 4.8/5 candidate experience score
Imagine a world where nearly every hire is a great fit, and candidates rave about your process. For STL, this isn’t a dream. With a clear vision they combined technology with teamwork to achieve something special. As a result, achieved 98% system adoption and 4.8/5 candidate experience
A Commitment to Continued Excellence
These success stories are a testament to the power of innovation in talent acquisition. As we celebrate our customers’ wins, we’re inspired by their vision and drive to transform the hiring landscape.
At RippleHire, we remain dedicated to fueling these innovations. We’ll continue to support our customers’ ambitious goals, providing the tools and expertise they need to push the boundaries of what’s possible in recruitment. Together, we’re not just filling positions – we’re shaping the future of work, one hire at a time. Here’s to many more years of groundbreaking achievements and shared success.
Brandon Awards
“Excellence Award recipients have consistently demonstrated their commitment to employee growth and well-being through innovative human capital strategies. These organizations have implemented HCM programs that drive outstanding business results and create a positive and empowering work environment. Our rigorous evaluation process has confirmed these programs as industry-leading in their effectiveness and impact on employee satisfaction,” said Brandon Hall Group Chief Operating Officer Rachel Cooke™, HCM Excellence Awards® program leader.
Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts, and executives based on these criteria:
1) Alignment to their business needs and environment.
2) Program design, functionality and delivery.
3) Adoption, integration, user experience, innovation and creativity.
4) Overall effectiveness, impact, and measurable benefits.
Excellence Award winners will continue to be honored at Brandon Hall Group’s HCM Excellence Conference, January 28-30, 2025, at the Hilton West Palm Beach, Florida. Select winners will also serve as presenters in breakout sessions, sharing their leading practices during the conference.
“Our award recipients demonstrate an unwavering commitment to excellence in human capital management,” said Brandon Hall Group™ Chief Executive Officer Mike Cooke. “This year, we’ve witnessed some of the most groundbreaking applications of HCM strategies in our organization’s history. Many of these innovations leverage cutting-edge technologies and foster unprecedented levels of cross-functional collaboration, resulting in remarkable improvements in operational efficiency and employee engagement.”
