Case Study: KPMG NL achieves a 44% increase in female hires with Harver's data-driven hiring solution

How KPMG NL transformed its recruitment process and increased the number of female hires by 44%

KPMG NL, part of the global professional services network KPMG, faced a male‑dominated applicant pool and wanted to align entry‑level hiring with its inclusion and diversity goals. To transform recruitment and reduce unconscious bias, KPMG NL partnered with Harver to redesign the application journey using a data‑driven hiring platform that combines validated assessments and realistic job previews.

Harver implemented a standardized assessment suite (HEXACO personality, cognitive ability games, and role‑specific situational judgment tests) plus custom “day in the life” videos to showcase culture and enable self‑selection. The outcome: a 35% increase in applicants, a 47% rise in female applicants for entry‑level roles, and a 44% increase in female hires after the first cycle—demonstrating Harver’s impact on fairer, more diverse hiring.

KPMG

Bill Thomas

Global Chairman