Applied vs Paradigm

Applied is a recruiting platform that describes its purpose as reducing bias in hiring. It combines pre-built skills assessments with data across the recruitment process. AI can help teams create skills-based assessments, interviews, questions, and scoring rubrics; the platform can also flag text that may have been generated by AI. Its Job Description Analysis Tool can assess and update job descriptions and create consistent descriptions. The AI policy also describes CV parsing and support with scoring responses. Applied says hiring managers review AI-supported outcomes and make final decisions, and its policy bars decisions made solely through automated AI without meaningful human oversight. The site says it integrates with many products but does not name them there. Some features have free trials, while others are demonstrated through an interactive tour with the team. Pricing is available on request. Applied says it has been acquired by Phenom and invites prospective customers to book a demo or contact the team. Its homepage states compliance with UK data security requirements, including GDPR and the EU AI Act, and cites Cyber Essentials Plus certification.

Paradigm combines software and expert services for organizations working on workplace culture. Its Surface product brings together people data from HRIS platforms, surveys, performance information, policies, and programs, then benchmarks culture maturity and practices against industry standards and peers. It surfaces insights and helps teams act on them. The Basic tier allows up to three data sources; other Surface tiers list up to 10 or unlimited sources, with differing administrator and contributor limits and service options. Paradigm AI provides guidance on workplace practices, leadership strategies, and workforce trends. The maker says customer data is not used to train public AI models. Reach offers more than 100 courses, microlearnings, and resources, with multilingual support and learning analytics. It can be delivered through Paradigm’s LMS or by SCORM upload to a customer’s own LMS. Paradigm also offers consulting, assessments, policy reviews, workshops, and training. The service is web-based, paid, and priced on request. A free two-week trial is advertised for Reach, including popular courses, microlearnings, and resources.