Randstad Holding nv announces that Randstad Innovation Fund (RIF) is investing in RolePoint, its third investment after Gigwalk and twago earlier this year. Working with both small and medium-sized companies as well as Fortune 100 clients and based between San Francisco, New York and London, RolePoint is the leading employee referrals platform for the enterprise.
With referrals being a dominant source of hires for companies, RolePoint promotes engagement and increases participation across the entire employee base. By empowering employees to seamlessly match their social connections to the relevant vacancies, RolePoint improves the quality of referrals and enhances the experience.
With this investment in RolePoint, we intend to bring a competitive advantage to our organization and clients. RolePoint’s platform gives a new level of efficiency and engagement in internal mobility and external social sourcing.
As a strategic corporate venture fund, RIF is building a portfolio of early stage HR technology investments. RIF is investing in companies, which are at the forefront of technology or transforming our industry, hence boosting external innovation within the Randstad Group. Our goal is to create an ecosystem where Randstad’s expertise and reach complement entrepreneurial spirit and technological excellence. Visit Randstad Innovation fund for more information.
Randstad profile
Randstad specializes in solutions in the field of flexible work and human resources services. Our services range from regular temporary staffing and permanent placements to inhouse, professionals, search & selection, and HR Solutions. The Randstad Group is one of the leading HR services providers in the world, with top-three positions in Argentina, Belgium & Luxembourg, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Greece, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, and the United States as well as major positions in Australia and Japan. In 2013, Randstad had approximately 28,000 corporate employees and around 4,600 branches and Inhouse locations in 39 countries around the world. Randstad generated revenue of € 16.6 billion in 2013. Randstad was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Diemen, the Netherlands. Randstad Holding nv is listed on the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam, where options for stocks in Randstad are also traded. For more information see www.randstad.com.
RolePoint profile
RolePoint was founded by award winning technologists and backed by Silicon Valley’s leading investors. It is working with SMBs to Fortune 100 companies, like Walmart, KPMG, KONE and Intuit. Developed with the support of leading recruitment advisors and talent acquisition executives, the RolePoint platform was built on the philosophy that referrals can be the key to better fit, and higher performing employees. For more information see www.rolepoint.com.