Randstad Innovation Fund (RIF) is investing in Checkster and further strengthens its portfolio of technology companies around talent management. Checkster’s primary solution is a web-based reference tool that leverages new science of collective intelligence to improve talent decisions and quality of hire.

Checkster’s suite of Automated Reference, Interview and 360 Checkups provides valuable insights and efficient processes. Its use of data and consistent methodology foster companies to make better hiring decisions.

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Strategic business leaders understand the impact of making the best talent decisions and improving quality of hire. We are thrilled to have the financial support of Randstad Innovation Fund to continue to build upon our success and meet increasing market demand during our next phase of growth.

Yves Lermusi
CEO of Checkster
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We are pleased to add Checkster to our ecosystem of innovative HR technologies. Checkster’s suite aligns with Randstad’s goal to offer comprehensive talent management and to make use of collective intelligence to improve the quality of hires.

Paul Jacquin
Managing Partner at Randstad Innovation Fund

As a strategic corporate venture fund, RIF is building a portfolio of early stage HR technology investments. RIF invests in companies, which are at the forefront of technology or transforming our industry, hence boosting external innovation within the Randstad Group. Our goal is to combine Randstad’s expertise and reach with entrepreneurial spirit and technological excellence. Go to randstad innovation fund for more information.

about Checkster

Checkster enables organizations to make better talent decisions using the new science of collective intelligence and ubiquity of social networks to deliver fast, accurate social ratings. Checkster gives organizations increased insights in new hire decisions and employee promotions. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Checkster’s products are chosen by many Fortune 500 companies and providers of HR services. The company aims to improve employee participation by increasing job fit and reduce hiring risks. http://www.checkster.com

about randstad

Randstad is a global talent leader with the vision to be the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company. As a partner for talent and through our four specializations - Operational, Professional, Digital and Enterprise - we provide clients with the high-quality, diverse and agile workforces that they need to succeed in a talent scarce world. We help people secure meaningful roles, develop relevant skills and find purpose and belonging in their workplace. Through the value we create, we are committed to a better and more sustainable future for all. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Randstad operates in 39 markets and has approximately 40,000 employees. In 2023, we supported 2 million talent to find work and generated a revenue of €25.4 billion. Randstad N.V. is listed on the Euronext Amsterdam. For more information, see www.randstad.com.

for more information

Elise Martin-Davies
+31 (0)6 1322 5136
press@randstad.com