ThriveMap Co-Founder Chris Platts Joins UK Government APPG on Modernising Employment

We’re excited to announce that Chris Platts, Co-founder of ThriveMap, has been appointed to the Expert Panel on the UK’s Modernising Employment APPG. This cross-party initiative brings together Members of Parliament, industry experts, and leaders to help the UK become the world’s most attractive labour market.

The “Faster Hiring” Expert Panel will focus on making UK hiring the fastest globally, ensuring the speed and efficiency of recruitment without sacrificing quality. Chris’s expertise in creating job-specific, realistic assessments that help streamline hiring makes him an ideal advocate for this mission. Together with other industry experts, he will contribute insights on how the latest technologies can reduce hiring barriers, boost candidate experience, and support sustainable growth in the UK labour market.

“Being appointed to the Expert Panel on Faster Hiring is a privilege and an opportunity to work toward a truly efficient, inclusive hiring landscape in the UK. At ThriveMap, we’re dedicated to building assessments that not only reduce time-to-hire but also ensure quality matches—essential to building a thriving, resilient workforce,” Chris said. “ThriveMap is proud to be part of this impactful work, driving progress towards an employment landscape that’s efficient, inclusive, and fair for all.”

Why Faster Hiring Matters Now More Than Ever

• AI Challenges in Hiring: Effectively addressing the challenges introduced by AI is essential to aligning hiring practices with principles of inclusivity, fairness, and efficiency.
• Cost of Unfilled Roles: Unfilled vacancies cost businesses around £18 billion annually, underscoring the financial importance of faster hiring solutions to minimise lost productivity​. [Indeed]
• Candidate Interest in Quick Hiring: Over 50% of candidates lose interest in job applications if the process takes longer than two weeks, making speed essential for companies competing for skilled talent on a global stage.​ [HR magazine]
• Labor Market Dynamics: In certain entry-level sectors like hospitality and construction, prolonged vacancies often lead to operational inefficiencies and service delivery issues.

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