Kariera Group Buys CareerBuilder in Asia, Europe; Solidifies Global Presence

SINGAPORE (November 02, 2023) – Global talent recruitment solutions provider Kariera Group announced their acquisition of the CareerBuilder LLC and its entities in Asia and Europe, while strengthening its presence in Singapore. The Greece-headquartered organisation says that significant investments in technological advancements will be made over the course of this process, including the incorporation of AI-powered recruitment tools.

The Group now have a global team of over 300 professionals across Asia and Europe, including Singapore. Such presence will afford the company an impressive reach to more than 8 million resumes and an additional 15 personnel search platforms, further improving its capabilities.

“In a time of remote work, skill retraining, and global talent mobility, the quest for the right employees presents challenges for employers worldwide. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for us in enhancing our capabilities to provide a broader range of solutions to employers in the Asia Pacific, empowering them to build a more successful and resilient future,” said Theofilos Vasileiadis, founder of Kariera Group.

In addition to integrating AI-based tools to improve the recruitment process, the company will also empower employers to strengthen their own branding, proactively reach candidates through mobile devices, build a talent database, streamline recruitment, simplify the application tracking process and improve ROI by maximising the effectiveness with which recruitment is carried out.

The Kariera Group will make use of its extensive global HR expertise to cater specifically to the Asian market, noting the importance of regional compatibility when successfully penetrating a myriad of markets and organisations, ensuring that both clients and candidates benefit from top-class services that are attuned to the intricacies of the local job markets.

“As we step into the dynamic HR landscape of the Asia Pacific region, we’re committed to shaping the future of talent acquisition and management. This strategic move reaffirms our dedication to empowering organisations with cutting-edge HR solutions tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities in this diverse region. Our goal is to not only meet but exceed the evolving human capital needs of businesses, enabling them to thrive in this ever-changing landscape,” said Premlesh Machama, president, Asia-Pacific, Kariera Group.

Further localising its solutions, Kariera will pave the way for the enhancement of premier Singaporean scholarship and higher education portal BrightSparks, offering more opportunities for students pursuing tertiary education. Thus, the Group will focus on delivering customised workforce solutions that will have a positive impact on the local job market, ensuring specialised support for all stakeholders.

“We are committed to helping global organisations achieve their human capital objectives. It is essential for us to provide data-driven solutions that not only meet but exceed talent acquisition and workforce optimisation goals. This strategic acquisition reflects our relentless pursuit of excellence in human capital management, where performance is the true measure of success,” said Vinay Dua, managing director of Kariera Group Singapore.