Case Study: Waterwise increases applications, diversity and candidate quality with Applied

Waterwise increases board applications by 30% with Applied

Waterwise, an independent non-profit focused on reducing water consumption in the UK, needed to recruit new Board members. Their challenge was to attract a high volume of diverse, high-quality applicants for unpaid roles that traditionally struggled with application numbers. Working with their recruiters, they turned to Applied's recruitment software to help achieve this goal through a more skills-based and inclusive hiring process.

Using Applied's platform, the team implemented a blind, skills-based assessment process and held candidate information sessions. This approach led to a 30% increase in applications and a 50% reduction in the time spent reviewing them. Applied helped Waterwise secure a broader, more skilled, and diverse candidate pool, ultimately resulting in the appointment of five highly-qualified Board members.

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