Eploy Named Core Leader in the 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Talent Acquisition

Eploy has been named a Core Leader in the 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Talent Acquisition, published today by Fosway Group, Europe's #1 HR industry analyst. This marks the third consecutive year Eploy has held Core Leader status – a position independently maintained through a period of corporate change, following Eploy’s acquisition by The Access Group.

What is the Fosway 9-Grid™? 

The Fosway 9-Grid™ is the definitive independent analysis of the HR, talent and learning technology market for European organisations. Unlike other analyst models, it is built specifically for EMEA buyers − grounded in European data and research from Fosway's Corporate Research Network of over 250 organisations, including BP, HSBC, PwC, Shell and Vodafone.

Solutions are assessed across five dimensions:

• Performance − the depth and effectiveness of the solution's delivery 
• Potential − the strength of the solution's capability, innovation and future trajectory 
• Market Presence − the scale and footprint of the vendor in the market 
• Total Cost of Ownership − the real cost of deploying and running the solution 
• Trajectory − the direction of travel for the vendor and solution

What does Core Leader mean?

The Core Leader Zone recognises solutions with a strong enterprise capability suite, a consistent record of customer delivery, and sustained advocacy from the organisations that use them. For buyers, it signals a solution that reliably meets enterprise-scale needs − without the complexity or cost of the very largest platforms.

What it means for our customers

For Eploy customers, this recognition is independent confirmation that the investment they've made in the platform is well-placed. The Fosway assessment considers whether the software delivers in practice and whether customers would recommend it – both direct signals of real-world outcomes. Being recognised on both counts is something our customers can point to when demonstrating the ROI of their recruitment technology to internal stakeholders. For organisations currently evaluating Eploy, it offers something equally important: the reassurance that Eploy is a safe pair of hands – a long-term software partner committed to continued delivery and innovation, not just a supplier.

Our customers experience that commitment directly:

“Our recruitment process has significantly transformed. We’ve not only improved how we attract and hire top talent but also ensured we’re bringing in the right people for each role. The Eploy solution and implementation has enabled us to manage high-volume hiring efficiently, streamline application tracking and ultimately have the best onboarding experience. Most importantly, we’ve seen a noticeable improvement in our time to hire, which has made our entire recruitment process more effective and responsive to business needs.” 

- Sharon Hammond, Head of Distribution and Transport, B&M

We're proud of this recognition − but more than the accolade, we're proud of what it represents: the trust our customers place in Eploy every day, and the work of a team focused on making recruitment better for enterprise organisations.

“Enterprise organisations need software partners they can trust over the long term. Being independently recognised as a Core Leader for the third consecutive year tells our customers and prospects something important: Eploy delivers, consistently. That's a commitment we don't take lightly.” 

- Chris Bogh, Commercial Director, Eploy - The Access Group

If you'd like to find out more about Eploy's position on the 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Talent Acquisition, read the full press release here or speak to one of our team.