The Group Access strengthens its abilities in recruiting talent following an agreement to purchase Eploy.
The Access Group, a leading provider of HR and payroll solutions, has announced the acquisition of Eploy, a UK-based specialist in talent acquisition software. This strategic move significantly enhances The Access Group’s HR and recruitment portfolio, expanding its offerings to small, growing, and medium-to-large businesses worldwide[1][2].
Eploy brings a full end-to-end Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to The Access Group’s HR and payroll division, Access People. The platform offers robust capabilities, including candidate sourcing, interview scheduling and management, onboarding, compliance management, advanced analytics, and employee referral programs[1][2][4][5].
The integration of Eploy into Access People creates a comprehensive, seamless HR experience from recruitment through retirement. Eploy's system supports unlimited users, enabling hiring teams to manage workflows collaboratively across industries such as retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. It is designed to scale for mid-sized and enterprise organizations, with an average customer size of around 2,900 employees[1][2].
Eploy's platform offers automation tools and real-time dashboards to increase recruitment efficiency, while enhancing the user experience for candidates and hiring managers[2]. The system also supports diversity initiatives and ensures compliance with internal governance and external regulations through data-driven recruitment workflows[2].
Chris Bogh, Eploy Founder and CEO, expressed his excitement about joining The Access Group, impressed by their customer-centric approach and dedication to product excellence[3]. Charles Butterworth, Managing Director of Access People, shared his enthusiasm about welcoming Eploy customers, partners, and employees into The Access Group family[3].
This acquisition reinforces Access People's commitment to providing quality people management solutions and supports its international growth strategy[6]. Eploy, founded in 1998 and based in the UK, is built by recruitment experts for recruitment professionals[7]. The platform combines advanced analytics, automation, and intuitive design, accessible across all devices[7].
In summary, The Access Group’s portfolio now offers a fully integrated, scalable, and collaborative HR and recruitment solution combining payroll, workforce management, engagement, learning, and Eploy’s advanced talent acquisition platform, meeting the needs of a wide range of businesses[1][2][4][5]. This strategic move is seen as an exciting new chapter, with a focus on accelerating their vision, enhancing customer experience, and contributing to a larger mission of empowering businesses through technology.
[1] - The Access Group press release [2] - Eploy press release [3] - Interview with Chris Bogh and Charles Butterworth [4] - Access Group product overview [5] - Eploy product overview [6] - Access Group international growth strategy [7] - Eploy company profile
- With Eploy's Applicant Tracking System (ATS) now integrated into Access People's HR and payroll division, they can now offer a fully integrated, scalable, and collaborative HR and recruitment solution that cater to small, growing, and medium-to-large businesses across various industries such as retail, manufacturing, and healthcare, powered by advanced technology.
- The acquisition of Eploy by The Access Group demonstrates a significant commitment to providing quality people management solutions, leveraging technology to improve recruitment efficiency, enhance user experience, support diversity initiatives, and ensure compliance, thereby contributing to the larger mission of empowering businesses worldwide.
