HRGO Recruitment has celebrated a major milestone by providing personalised CV feedback on every application they received this year, 100,000 in total, and marked the achievement with a £1,000 charity donation.
The initiative was powered by HRGO’s commitment to innovation in recruitment. Following significant investment in R&D and software development, HRGO launched Betty, its AI-driven feedback tool. Unlike generic advice, Betty analyses each CV against the specific role a candidate has applied for, providing tailored, constructive feedback on how well their application matches the requirements.
This approach enables HRGO to deliver meaningful feedback at scale, helping job seekers strengthen their applications while also supporting employers in identifying the best candidates for their roles. To date, 88% of 1,538 respondents have rated the feedback Betty provided as good, emphasising its value to both candidates and hiring businesses.
To mark the milestone, HRGO pledged to donate 1p to charity for every candidate who received feedback. Clients were invited to nominate a cause, and the randomly selected winner was Stick ‘n’ Step, which provides free conductive education sessions to support and empower children with cerebral palsy and their families.
John Parkinson, Chief Executive Officer at HRGO Recruitment, said: “We made a commitment to end ghosting in recruitment, and thanks to Betty, we’ve been able to give real, practical feedback to 100,000 candidates this year. I’m incredibly proud that this not only improves the job search experience, but also allows us to support Stick ‘n’ Step with a meaningful donation.”
Sydney Parkinson, Chief People Officer at HRGO Recruitment, also added: “Supporting Stick ‘n’ Step through this donation is a wonderful way to celebrate the milestone. As a family-owned business, our values have always been rooted in supporting people, and this initiative reflects that. By combining innovative technology like Betty with a people-first approach, we can not only improve the recruitment experience but also make a positive difference beyond the workplace.”
Commenting on the support, Sarah Smithson, CEO at Stick ‘n’ Step, said: “We’re delighted to have been chosen as the charity to benefit from HRGO Recruitment’s milestone donation. This will help us continue providing free sessions that empower children with cerebral palsy and support their families.”
Alongside this milestone pledge, HRGO has also made a number of smaller donations to other local and national charities throughout the year, reflecting its ongoing commitment to giving back to the community.
HRGO Recruitment continues to work with businesses across the UK to improve recruitment experiences while supporting candidates in their job search. By combining innovation with a people-first approach, HRGO is setting new standards for candidate care in the recruitment industry.
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About HRGO Recruitment:
HRGO Recruitment is a third-generation, family-owned business with 68 years of experience connecting people with opportunities across the UK. Combining human expertise with proprietary technology, including its in-house AI tool, Betty, and its industry-leading recruitment platform, FONT – HRGO empowers employers with data-driven insights while enhancing the candidate experience. With innovation, personal service, and a complete suite of solutions from onboarding to payroll and even personality tests, HRGO is redefining hiring.
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