How Huggys multiplied its candidate conversion rate by 12 in the hospitality sector

Discover how Huggys, a player in the hospitality sector, revolutionized its recruitment thanks to Jobloom. With a 24% conversion rate and 400 resumes received per month, our solution has transformed their HR strategy.
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With high turnover and a lack of digitalization, Huggys, a company specializing in the hospitality sector, was facing major recruitment challenges. By working with Jobloom, Huggys was able to structure and optimize its recruitment process while developing its employer brand. Find out how our solution transformed their HR strategy.

The challenge

Huggys was facing several obstacles:

  • High turnover: A constant need to recruit new talent.
  • Outdated processes: Lack of appropriate tools and digital solutions.
  • Lack of visibility: An employer brand that is not sufficiently highlighted, making it difficult to attract talent.

The objectives

  1. Structure the recruitment processwith a dedicated tool.
  2. Create an attractive careers siteto strengthen your employer brand.
  3. Improve application managementthanks to an intuitive digital system.

The solution provided by Jobloom

  1. Creation of a customized careers site: Showcasing the Huggys brand to attract talent, with a clear presentation of the company’s values and opportunities.
  2. Applicant Tracking System (ATS): Centralized tracking of applications to streamline the selection and hiring of top candidates.
  3. Optimization of the recruitment process: Full digitalization for time savings and increased efficiency.

The results

📌 A conversion rate 12 times higher than average! The average conversion rate for career sites in the hospitality and restaurant industry is around 2% to 3% (source: LinkedIn & Glassdoor). With 24%, Huggys vastly outperforms the market thanks to optimizing its recruitment through Jobloom.

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