Spotted Zebra

Spotted Zebra is an HR tech company dedicated to helping enterprises address the global skills crisis. Founded in 2020 by Ian Monk and Nick Shaw, the company provides a skills-based workforce management platform designed to empower organizations to make informed talent decisions throughout the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring and reskilling to succession planning. The platform leverages a unique combination of AI, assessment science, and human expertise to identify the specific skills required for individual roles and then match individuals who possess those skills. This approach aims to widen the available talent pool, reduce bias in hiring, and ultimately lead to higher job performance and employee satisfaction. Spotted Zebra's solutions are utilized by a growing number of large enterprises, including FTSE100 companies, to navigate the rapidly changing employment landscape where many traditional skills are becoming obsolete and new critical skills are emerging at an unprecedented pace.

The company's core belief is that employees are more engaged and productive when their unique skills are aligned with roles that utilize and develop these talents. Spotted Zebra's platform features applications for skills-based recruitment, internal mobility and reskilling, and development and succession planning. By focusing on skills rather than solely on traditional qualifications or experience, Spotted Zebra helps organizations build more agile, diverse, and future-ready workforces. The company has gained industry recognition for its innovative approach, including winning awards for its candidate assessment solutions. Spotted Zebra is committed to helping organizations not only solve their immediate skills gaps but also to foster a culture of continuous learning and development, thereby creating a more equitable and productive work environment. Their technology aims to automate administrative tasks, streamline collaboration among hiring teams, and provide meaningful talent insights to support objective decision-making.