Proof of Usefulness Report

HW People

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+373
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

HW People is a legitimate, revenue-generating division of HW Global (est. 2005) with verified significant turnover (approx. £17M group revenue via acquisitions like Zebra People). However, the submission quality is critically poor, containing demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience 'everyone') and incorrect terminology ('marketcap' for revenue). While the underlying business has high real-world utility and traction, the score is heavily penalized by the lack of credible details in the submission and the false reach claims.

Ready to Compete for $150k+ in Prizes?

Move this data into a HackerNoon blog draft to become eligible for your share of $150k+ in cash and software prizes

View All Reports

Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+175.0
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+15.0
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+405
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+373

Project Details

Project URL
hwpeople.com
Description
Companies need to attract the best talent, which doesn’t typically sit on traditional databases. This is why we have launched HW People, which utilises executive search techniques to attract and resource talent for our clients in a highly competitive market place. Operating alongside HW Global in Leeds, Manchester and London, HW People partner with in-house talent teams and company/divisional leaders to offer a comprehensive, bespoke service to source the best permanent and interim talent. Core sectors we operate in are Consumer Retail/Digital, FMCG, Financial Services and Hospitality & Leisure covering Technology, Digital, Change & Transformation, Finance, Treasury & Risk, Procurement and Marketing.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline