Grilo is a corporate benefit platform that connects technology professionals facing layoffs with new job opportunities within a community of engaged companies. By facilitating early reallocation of talent, Grilo helps businesses save an average of 15% on severance costs while supporting the career transitions of tech workers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
When technology companies face layoffs, valuable tech professionals are displaced, leading to severance costs for the employer and career uncertainty for the employee. Traditional outplacement services can be expensive and may not guarantee rapid redeployment within the tech sector.
Solution
Grilo is a corporate benefit platform designed to efficiently connect technology professionals affected by layoffs with new job opportunities within a curated community of engaged companies. By facilitating the early reallocation of talent, Grilo aims to reduce severance expenses for businesses while providing tech workers with a smoother career transition. Companies can register departing employees on the platform, and other companies in the network are notified of available talent, streamlining the hiring process and potentially shortening the time an employee spends out of work.
Target Audience
Grilo primarily targets HR departments and tech recruiters at technology companies seeking to reduce costs associated with layoffs and efficiently source talent. The platform also serves technology professionals facing job displacement.
Features
- Company-driven professional registration, ensuring a high-quality talent pool.
- Community-based platform connecting companies with available tech professionals.
- Streamlined access to candidate profiles, including LinkedIn, contact information, and references.
- #TMJ ("Tamo Junto") certification for participating companies, signaling commitment to employee career support.