This archive report was first published on 8 June 2020.
June 8, 2020, marked a significant turning point in Kenya's economic development, as the COVID-19 pandemic began to take its toll. Beyond the public health crisis, the economic impact of the virus was starting to be felt.
According to official statistics, at least one million jobs have been lost since the pandemic was first confirmed in East Africa. This has left organizations scrambling to adapt to the new reality, with some having to hire more staff than ever before.
However, the traditional methods of recruitment, which focus on academic excellence and qualifications, are no longer sufficient. Employers have found themselves with candidates who excel on paper but struggle in performance. This has led to a realization that the recruitment process needs to be overhauled.
Enter BrighterMonday Kenya, a career platform that has developed an Assessment Tool to address the gaps in the hiring process. The tool tests a candidate's core competencies and hard skills required for a specific role, beyond what is captured on their resumes.
By using this tool, hiring managers can view a candidate's scores alongside other filters like education and experience levels, making the hiring process more accurate. The tool can also be customized for different job functions, benefiting both candidates and hiring managers.
As CEO of BrighterMonday Kenya, I believe that this is a good time to innovate our recruitment processes and find the right talent to drive progress during uncertain times.
