RippleHire Customers Win Big at Brandon Hall Awards
When Great Hiring Meets Great Technology, Everyone Wins
At RippleHire, we believe in building technology that delivers outcomes. And when our customers win, we win. On August 20, we celebrated not one — but two — international recognitions for our customers: HDFC Life and LTI (Larsen & Toubro Infotech).
Both were awarded Gold at the Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards in Talent Acquisition for their transformative hiring strategies built using RippleHire’s high-performance ATS.
A Night of High Stakes and High Fives
The RippleHire team was tuned in past midnight IST for the award announcements. There was nervous energy, collective hope, and the shared memory of last year’s Gold win with Mphasis. As the awards for talent acquisition rolled in, the results were nothing short of exhilarating — both HDFC Life and LTI bagged Gold.
- HDFC Life for building a data-driven social sourcing engine
- LTI for improving offer-to-join ratios by 12% through gamified referrals
A double win. A double validation of RippleHire’s performance hiring philosophy.
How HDFC Life Transformed Sourcing Through Social Referrals
HDFC Life partnered with RippleHire to build a scalable sourcing engine on top of its employee referral program. Their goal: turn employees into brand ambassadors and leverage their networks via social media.
Results:
- 44% of hires sourced via employee networks
- Improved source mix across roles
- Stronger candidate intent and better retention
“This partnership is a journey from good to great — where hiring isn’t just efficient but meaningful. Kudos to the HDFC Life team for pushing boundaries.” — Sudarsan Ravi, CEO, RippleHire
How LTI Turned a Crisis into a Referral-Led Win
During the COVID-19 slowdown, LTI used the opportunity to double down on its long-term hiring strategy. With RippleHire’s gamified referral engine, the company strengthened its internal brand and motivated employees to refer quality talent.
Results:
- 12% improvement in offer-to-join ratios
- Stronger top-line impact through consistent closures
- A vibrant referral culture that withstood disruption
“LTI’s story is one of bold moves and consistent focus on outcomes. We’re proud to power their performance hiring journey.” — Sudarsan Ravi, CEO, RippleHire
What Makes Brandon Hall Awards Significant?
Often considered the “Oscars of HR,” the Brandon Hall Excellence Awards recognize programs that deliver measurable business impact. Every submission is judged on:
- Business need
- Program design
- Functionality
- Innovation
- Measurable outcomes
“The 2021 winners demonstrated people-centric strategies that delivered strong business results under incredibly challenging conditions.” — Mike Cooke, CEO, Brandon Hall Group
Why It Matters: The RippleHire Advantage
These wins are more than moments of celebration. They are proof points of RippleHire’s evolution into a high-performance ATS that:
- Powers complex hiring across geographies
- Delivers high-quality talent through referrals
- Improves TA outcomes at every stage — from sourcing to joining
Brandon Hall wins in two consecutive years — across three enterprise customers — validate the belief that performance hiring is not a promise. It’s a process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award?
It’s a prestigious global recognition in the HR and talent space, awarded to companies that demonstrate exceptional outcomes across HCM categories like learning, development, and talent acquisition.
Why did HDFC Life win the Brandon Hall Gold?
HDFC Life was recognized for using RippleHire’s platform to build a data-driven sourcing engine through social referrals — leading to 44% contribution to hires.
What talent acquisition challenge did LTI solve?
LTI used RippleHire’s gamified referral platform to improve its offer-to-join ratio by 12% during a challenging hiring period.
How does RippleHire help with hiring outcomes?
RippleHire improves sourcing quality, streamlines recruiter workflows, automates manual tasks, and enables enterprise teams to close faster and hire better.
Is RippleHire only for referrals?
No. RippleHire has evolved from a referral engine into a full-scale high-performance ATS used by enterprises globally to manage end-to-end hiring.
How many Brandon Hall awards have RippleHire customers won?
As of 2021, RippleHire customers have won four Brandon Hall Gold awards in Talent Acquisition — with Mphasis (2020), HDFC Life (2021), and LTI (2021).
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