When innovation meets impact, recognition follows.
On August 20, 2020, at 11:30 PM, our phones lit up with messages and calls. What followed wasn’t a crisis — it was celebration. RippleHire, in partnership with Mphasis, had just won GOLD at the Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards.
Not bronze. Not silver. Gold.
For Excellence in Social Talent Acquisition Strategy.
What did we win for?
Together with Mphasis, we built a future-ready hiring model that went beyond traditional sourcing. By harnessing employee referrals, social media, and automation, we enabled:
Referrals via WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Twitter, and more — across 25 countries
A cloud-based, high-performance ATS that eliminated manual effort
Over $1M in hiring cost savings
Faster closures with better candidate quality
This wasn’t just about technology. It was about outcomes.
“We’re privileged to partner with Mphasis on this transformative journey. When organizations align strategy with stakeholder experience, great hiring outcomes become inevitable.”
— Sudarsan Ravi, Founder & CEO, RippleHire
Social-first hiring in action
At the heart of this award-winning initiative was RippleHire’s high-performance ATS, built to simplify complex hiring across geographies. Mphasis used our platform to power a referral engine where employees became brand ambassadors, helping the TA team reach passive candidates through their own social circles.
“Communities — both online and offline — are where great talent lives. With RippleHire, we leveraged our internal networks to tap into those communities, leading to faster, better, more cost-effective hiring.”
— Srikanth Karra, CHRO, Mphasis
Why this award matters
Every submission to Brandon Hall is judged by a panel of seasoned analysts and industry veterans across five core areas:
Business need
Program design
Functionality
Innovation
Measurable results
RippleHire and Mphasis stood out for turning referrals into a strategic talent pipeline, proving that when the right tools meet the right talent strategy, transformation happens.
“All winners must show measurable business impact — not just good intentions. RippleHire and Mphasis clearly demonstrated that.”
— Mike Cooke, CEO, Brandon Hall Group
From employee referrals to performance hiring
This award reflects more than a great partnership — it marks RippleHire’s evolution. What began as a smart referral engine has now grown into a full-scale high-performance ATS, trusted by enterprise TA teams across the globe.
We don’t just power referrals anymore.
We power outcomes — quality hires, faster decisions, and effortless execution.
Curious how we do it?
👉 Explore RippleHire’s High-Performance ATS
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What award did RippleHire and Mphasis win?
RippleHire and Mphasis won Gold at the Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards in 2020 for Excellence in Social Talent Acquisition Strategy.
Why did RippleHire and Mphasis win the Brandon Hall Gold award?
They were recognized for building a future-ready hiring model that used employee referrals, social media, and automation to deliver faster, more cost-effective hiring with better candidate quality.
What made RippleHire’s social talent acquisition strategy stand out?
RippleHire’s platform enabled global referrals through WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and Twitter, while reducing manual effort with automation. This resulted in over $1 million in cost savings and significantly improved hiring outcomes for Mphasis.
How did RippleHire support social-first hiring at Mphasis?
RippleHire’s ATS empowered Mphasis employees to become brand ambassadors by referring candidates through their personal social networks, expanding reach to passive talent across 25 countries.
What are the key benefits Mphasis achieved with RippleHire?
Over $1M in hiring cost savings
Faster time to hire
Better candidate quality
Scalable referrals across 25 countries
Reduced manual effort through automation
What criteria does Brandon Hall use to judge award entries?
Brandon Hall evaluates submissions across five areas:
Business need
Program design
Functionality
Innovation
Measurable results
RippleHire and Mphasis were recognized for delivering measurable business impact, not just implementing technology.
What is RippleHire’s high-performance ATS?
RippleHire’s high-performance ATS is an enterprise hiring platform that powers performance hiring through automation, smart workflows, and seamless referral capabilities, enabling faster, better-quality hiring outcomes.
How has RippleHire evolved since this award?
RippleHire has evolved from a referral-focused platform to a full-scale ATS that supports performance hiring — helping enterprise TA teams drive outcomes such as quality hires, faster decisions, and effortless execution.
