Our Commitment to Ethical HiringKaplunk is committed to ethical recruitment, HR technology transparency, and protecting your data. Unlike typical recruitment agencies, Kaplunk will not sell your data or exploit candidate information — a core principle that sets us apart in the modern human resources landscape.
Our StoryKaplunk was established by Martin Bennett, who experienced the recruitment landscape directly as a job seeker and gained a clear understanding of its structural challenges. Throughout his journey, he observed recurring issues: agencies acting as gatekeepers, inconsistencies in candidate representation, limited transparency, and communication barriers that negatively impacted both applicants and employers.
These experiences led to an important recognition.
The traditional recruitment sector was not merely inefficient; it operated according to a model that prioritised agency interests over the needs of organisations and candidates. It became evident that meaningful progress would require a fundamentally different approach.
In response, Martin founded Kaplunk — a platform designed to modernise and enhance the hiring process by returning control to human resources teams and applicants. Kaplunk was created to streamline communication, support accurate representation, reduce reliance on intermediary agencies, and provide a more transparent, ethical, and efficient hiring environment.
Today, Kaplunk reflects this philosophy by enabling direct engagement, simplifying the recruitment journey, and aligning the interests of employers and candidates within a single, unified platform.
Our MissionWe aim to transform the hiring experience through:
Our purpose is simple: redesign hiring around people, not profit.
Launched in 2022, Kaplunk introduced the UK’s first Employment Community Platform, tailored for Human Resources teams, hiring managers, and applicants.
This platform streamlines the full recruitment process by removing intermediaries, speeding up applicant screening, and supporting
talent management workflows that benefit both sides.
Kaplunk rivals leading HR systems by offering:
These features provide a modern alternative to traditional recruiting software.
Why Kaplunk Exists
Traditional recruitment agencies frequently misrepresent candidates or prioritise commissions over suitability. Kaplunk empowers applicants by:
Cost Savings for EmployersRecruiting fees can reach 25% of a starting salary — averaging £6,000 per hire. By removing agency involvement, employers can reinvest in:
These investments strengthen organisational loyalty and financial stability.
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Our Values
Kaplunk was built using proprietary code designed for secure HR data management. We protect all personal information and maintain a safe environment for every user.
Without sector regulation, agency pricing remains inconsistent and often exploitative. Kaplunk stands against unfair fee structures and provides a more equitable alternative aligned with ethical workforce solutions.
We raise awareness around fair pay, candidate rights, and transparent recruitment strategies.
Traditional agency placements rarely guarantee long‑term alignment. Kaplunk supports:
What We OfferPost jobs in minutes with zero agency fees. Kaplunk acts as a streamlined recruitment platform for employers seeking cost‑effective staffing alternatives.
With dynamic content tools, employers can build their brand, promote their workplace culture, and attract top talent organically.
Kaplunk provides access to local and international applicants. Employers can filter based on:
This shortens the hiring cycle and creates stronger professional matches.
Join the Kaplunk Community
Kaplunk brings together applicants and employers committed to fairness, ethics, and transparency in hiring. Our team includes HR professionals, tech developers, and content specialists who understand modern HR technology, talent acquisition, and recruitment marketing.
We are fully compliant with UK employment agency legislation.
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