Case: Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK)
Customer challenge
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK) aimed for an efficient and effective process to internally match trainees with the most suitable positions that best fit their personal and professional development. To achieve this, EZK sought an innovative and objective method to attract talent. Traditional recruitment methods, which relied heavily on CVs and first impressions, could lead to tunnel vision or the overlooking of diverse talent. EZK wanted a selection process fully based on behavior, competencies, and potential to ensure a long-term perfect match.
Situation
As a key ministry of the Dutch government, EZK is continuously working to attract the right professionals to address the complex challenges of the Dutch economy and climate. Existing recruitment processes were highly labor-intensive, lengthy, and often subjective. Although efforts had been made to improve matching, a fully objective, data-driven approach was needed to ensure the optimal match with the ministry’s various departments.
The process itself was not fully competency-based or efficient. Initial CV screenings were followed by manual matching with dozens of available positions. This manual matching, communication, and management were costly in terms of both time and resources. Softmatch offered a more efficient solution.
Our approach
Recrout’s Softmatch.ai platform was deployed to transform EZK’s recruitment and selection process. The approach included:
Automated, unbiased matching: Trainees completed an online competency assessment, enabling near-instant objective matching to the required competency and personality profile for each role.
Integration of AI and psychometric analysis: Advanced technology and validated assessments provided a clear, unbiased overview of suitable candidates.
Focus on competency-fit: Instead of emphasizing work experience and degrees, the emphasis was placed on alignment with the function and departmental culture profile.
Result
Implementing Softmatch at the Ministry of EZK led to measurable outcomes:
Efficiency: Over 60% time efficiency achieved by automating the initial selection round.
Cost savings: Significant reduction in costs compared to traditional assessment procedures.
Quality of match: Nearly 80% of trainees were satisfied with their final placement and the process by which it was determined.
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How does your matching algorithm work?
Our ML based algorithm uses a combination of keywords, assessment data, experience, and other relevant factors to match candidates and applicants with your job profiles.
Can I match several jobs at the same time
Yes, Softmatch allows you to match as many job profiles as you like at the same time
Is there a fee to use your service?
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Are you open for pilots for trial?
Yes, we can work together with you on a pilot base. The minimum commitment we ask regarding setting up a pilot with you is 3 months.
How reliable is your assessment?
Our assessments are highly reliable and validated. We collaborate with the international assessment developer Talogy, a global expert in assessments and talent analytics.
Is your tool suitable for international scaling?
Yes, our assessment supports 40 different languages, making it easy to match and deploy candidates and teams worldwide. By default, Softmatch is available in Dutch and English. If desired, we can also add additional languages to the platform.
Can I integrate Softmatch with my existing HR system?
Yes, Softmatch can be easily integrated with most HR and ATS systems, allowing automatic synchronization of candidate and job data.
How quickly can I expect results from a match?
Once candidates complete their assessment, Softmatch immediately generates an overview of the best matches. Typically, actionable results are available within a few minutes.