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Overview:
People Science is a provider of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and talent acquisition technology. The company offers a suite of services and a proprietary technology platform, Hiregate, designed to help organizations optimize their talent acquisition processes.
Analyst Take:
“People Science is an ideal RPO solution for midsized to large organizations seeking to optimize their talent acquisition processes. Their Hiregate technology is also a great complement to ATS systems, providing more real-time insights and tracking in the full recruiting cycle from sourcing to onboarding.” - Mike Wood, Talent Acquisition Analyst, hr.com
Core Offerings:
- Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
- Talent Acquisition Advisory
- Hiregate Recruiter Candidate Tracking System
Strengths:
- Proprietary Hiregate Technology: Offers unique data, tracking, and reporting capabilities that augment standard ATS, providing a key differentiator. Hiregate focuses on pre-applicant tracking, detailed recruiter performance analytics, and integrated CRM capabilities.
- Long-standing Experience: Founded in 1997, People Science brings over two decades of expertise in talent acquisition and RPO.
- Tailored, Partnership-Focused RPP Model: Emphasizes customized solutions and deep client collaboration through its Recruitment Process Partnering (RPP) model.
- Broad Industry Coverage and Diverse Service Offerings: Caters to a wide range of industries including Telecommunications, Engineering, Technology, Pharmaceuticals & Health Technology, Manufacturing, Banking/Finance, Sales & Retail, Restaurant/Hospitality, and Call Centers. They provide a comprehensive suite of talent acquisition solutions, from RPO to advisory and staff augmentation.
- Experienced Leadership Team: Led by a founder/CEO, Christine Nichlos, with a long tenure, complemented by experienced directors in key functional areas.
- Focus on Data-Driven Recruitment: Hiregate is designed to provide comprehensive data and reporting, enabling data-driven decision-making in talent acquisition.
Concerns:
- Relative Size: People Science is smaller compared to major global RPO players, which may limit its capacity for extremely large, multinational deals requiring extensive on-the-ground presence in many countries.
- Limited Public Review Visibility: There's an apparent lack of a significant aggregated review footprint on major B2B review platforms, potentially affecting visibility to some prospects.
- Integration Specifics: While Hiregate is designed to augment any ATS, specific details regarding pre-built connectors or a publicly documented API are not readily available, which might be a consideration for organizations with complex integration needs.
People Science Scorecard
- Target Market Fit (4) Strong fit for mid-sized companies and specific departments within large international corporations seeking tailored RPO and technology-augmented solutions. Their RPP model emphasizes partnership, appealing to clients who want more than a transactional vendor relationship. Versatile across many industries.
- Capabilities (4) Offers a comprehensive suite of TA solutions including RPO/RPP, staff augmentation, TA advisory, and the Hiregate RCTS. Hiregate provides pre-applicant tracking, CRM, and detailed analytics. Addresses limitations of standard ATS.
- AI and Automation Features (3) Hiregate incorporates AI and automation, primarily for data analysis, streamlining candidate engagement, and providing metrics. Focus is on "augmented intelligence" for recruiters rather than full automation of complex decisions. Public information lacks granular detail on specific advanced AI models (e.g., generative AI for content creation, deep predictive analytics for hiring success) within Hiregate itself.
- Integration Ecosystems (3) Hiregate is designed to augment any existing ATS, with experience across over 22 different ATS platforms. This ATS-agnostic approach reduces friction for adoption. However, specifics on pre-built connectors or a public API are not detailed, which could be a factor for deep or custom integrations.
- Customer Sentiment (3.5) Positive testimonials for Hiregate are featured on their website, highlighting its metrics and data insights. One client praised Hiregate as a "wonderful complement" to their RPO services. Awarded 3rd place in HR.com's "2023 Recruitment Startup of the Year" for HireGate. However, a lack of aggregated reviews on major B2B platforms like G2 or Capterra makes broader public sentiment difficult to gauge.
- Pricing and Value (3.5) Operates on a quote-based pricing model for Hiregate, with no free version available. Estimated to be in the mid-to-upper range for specialized solutions, reflecting its enterprise-grade features. Value is propositioned on tailored solutions, deep RPO experience, and Hiregate's ability to provide enhanced data, efficiency, and potential cost savings (e.g., reduced contingency spend in a case study ).
- Compliance Strength (4) Hiregate includes features for tracking pre-applicant OFCCP (Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs) compliance data points, indicating attention to regulatory requirements. Their privacy policy addresses data security and user rights. The data-centric nature of Hiregate means robust data governance and security are critical.
- Analyst Recognition (2) Limited specific evaluation of Hiregate by major industry analyst firms like Gartner, Forrester, or NelsonHall is apparent, likely due to its recent launch as a standalone product (November 2023). PeopleScience Inc. has been recognized as an RPO provider in the past. HireGate did receive a 3rd place award in HR.com's "2023 Recruitment Startup of the Year" competition.
