Reducing time-to-hire by 40% with Kontorva

Executive Summary

  • A software development company faced challenges in hiring skilled developers promptly, which impacted project timelines and resource allocation. They ended up reducing time-to-hire by 40% with Kontorva assessment platform, allowing for efficient scaling and better project execution.

Client Overview

  • The client is a software development company working with a range of international clients. Due to a surge in demand for their services, they needed to expand their development team rapidly without compromising on the quality of new hires.

The Challenge (Problem Statement)

  • The company struggled with an extended hiring cycle, which led to delays in critical project initiation. Traditional hiring practices, including multiple screening rounds and inconsistent evaluation metrics, slowed down the process, making it difficult to secure top developer talent in a competitive market.
  • The prolonged recruitment process impacted the company’s ability to efficiently allocate resources, which caused delays in meeting project deadlines and created potential revenue losses. They needed an efficient solution that could significantly shorten the hiring cycle.

The Solution

  • Kontorva implemented its trial-to-hire platform to optimize the recruitment process. By integrating data-driven assessments, the company could evaluate technical skills early and accurately, allowing them to focus only on candidates who demonstrated the required competencies.
  • The automated assessments provided real-time insights into candidates’ capabilities, enabling the hiring team to make data-backed decisions and expedite the selection process.

Implementation

  • Kontorva collaborated with the client’s HR and recruitment teams to identify key technical skills relevant to their projects and tailored the assessment framework accordingly.
  • The platform was operational within two weeks, providing immediate improvements in candidate screening and selection, which allowed the hiring team to adapt quickly to the new system.

Results

  • The company reduced its average time-to-hire from 45 days to just 27 days, reducing time-to-hire by 40% with Kontorva. This improvement allowed them to keep up with increased client demands and start new projects on schedule.
  • The streamlined process not only shortened the recruitment timeline but also improved the overall quality of hires by focusing on practical skills and eliminating unqualified candidates early.
  • Hiring managers benefited from a reduced workload and were able to dedicate more time to onboarding and integrating new developers effectively, leading to higher productivity within the team.

Key Takeaways/Benefits

  • 40% reduction in time-to-hire: The trial-to-hire platform enabled the company to speed up its recruitment process and onboard developers faster.
  • Enhanced quality of hires: Automated and practical skill assessments ensured that only top-quality candidates were selected, reducing the chances of mismatched hires.
  • Optimized resource allocation: With quicker hiring cycles, the company could allocate the right resources to projects without delay, enhancing efficiency and meeting client expectations.

Conclusion

  • Kontorva’s trial-to-hire platform successfully addressed the client’s need for a quicker and more efficient hiring process. By reducing the time-to-hire by 40% with Kontorva, the the company was able to scale its development team, start new projects on time, and ultimately support its business growth.
  • Interested in reducing your time-to-hire and boosting your development team’s efficiency? Get started with Kontorva today.