Access Group ramps up recruitment sector capabilities with acquisition

The Access Group, the Loughborough provider of business management software, has bought Elay, a multi-channel engagement automation platform.

The Access Group says that acquiring Elay is the next step in its AI and automation advancements within the recruitment sector.

Access Recruitment and Elay will offer customers a suite of features – collectively called “Access Automate” – that they say will deliver an “unrivalled recruitment experience and transform operations”.

Christian Fleck, managing director at Access Recruitment, said: “Bringing Elay on board is an exciting step for Access Recruitment and this acquisition marks a significant milestone in our commitment to delivering unparalleled value to our customers.

“We know interest in AI and automation is at an all-time high for recruiters and we’re pleased to add another way for our customers to leverage these technologies today, building on our already live AI-led functionality like our bias analyser in Volcanic. We want to show recruitment agencies how they can use AI or automation today to grow their operations and ultimately win more business.”

Mehdi Este, co-founder of Elay, added: “Since founding Elay in 2020, our mission has been to revolutionise the way recruitment businesses connect and engage with their clients or candidates. Joining forces with Access Recruitment represents an exciting new chapter in our journey, one that will amplify the impact of our solution and bring even greater value to customers.”