CIEL HR, a firm that offers a comprehensive suite of technology-driven HR solutions across the entire HR value chain, has acquired Thomas Assessment (TAPL), a provider of psychometric tools and People Metrics (PMPL), an assessment-solutions provider.
Given that TAPL and PMPL are backed by over 20 years of expertise and TAPL has been the exclusive distributor of Thomas International’s suite of psychometric tools—in behavioural, cognitive, personality and emotional-intelligence assessments— this acquisition will expand CIEL HR’s foot print in the SAARC region in addition to expanding its offerings in the Indian talent-assessment and development market.
For over two decades now TAPL has been offering advanced analyses that deliver actionable insights for recruitment, talent mobility, succession planning and leadership development. These tools have been used in several assessments globally, helping organisations make better-informed people decisions across diverse industries and cultures.
This acquisition enhances CIEL HR’s ability to deliver scientific talent solutions. Thomas Assessments’ suite of behavioural and cognitive tools is designed to improve hiring accuracy, elevate onboarding processes, and build stronger leadership. With these globally-recognised suite of tools, CIEL HR will now be able to offer its clients a robust solution to make their talent-acquisition processes more precise and offer a wider choice to tailor-make their talent-development processes.
Commenting on the acquisition, K Pandiarajan, chairperson and executive director, CIEL HR Services, expressed confidence that Thomas Assessments’ “proven suite of assessment tools will complement our overall offerings in HR solutions and enhance our ability to offer personalised, data-driven talent solutions to our clients. This acquisition is in line with CIEL HR’s strategy of enhancing our existing HR tech capabilities.”
According to Aditya Narayan Mishra, managing director & CEO, CIEL HR Services, “The acquisition of Thomas Assessments supports our mission to deliver more precise and science-backed talent solutions that can help our clients enhance their hiring processes, improve team performance, and develop future-ready leaders.”
Sundara Rajan, MD, Thomas Assessments shared how TAPL has always “focused on elevating the standards of talent assessment and organisation development in India” and expressed excitement at “becoming a part of the CIEL HR Group taking our product suite to the large clientele of CIEL HR Group and unleashing our synergies.”
