About CDL Human Resource Consultancy / Career Directions Limited

Founded: 2003

Location & Size: Based in Nairobi, Kenya; has about 20-50 employees

Industry: Human Resources, Talent Management, Recruiting, Training, Payroll services

What They Offer / Key Services

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Helping companies find, screen, and hire suitable candidates. They serve organizations across East Africa.

HR Outsourcing / Labour Force Outsourcing
Taking over parts or full HR functions for clients. Includes payroll processing, regulatory compliance, and benefits management.

Training & Capacity Building
Offering training programs to improve employee skills, including HR-related training, management, leadership, and performance management.

Payroll Processing
Handling payroll functions such as salary calculations, statutory deductions, benefits, and tax compliance.

HR Consultancy / Advisory
Providing guidance on HR strategy, policy development, labour law compliance, performance management, and employee relations.

Reputation, Reach & Strengths

Experience: With more than 18 years in HR services, they are well established.

Geographic Reach: Though based in Kenya, their operations extend across East Africa, including Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania.

One-stop HR Solution: Their broad portfolio makes them appealing to companies seeking a single provider for multiple HR functions.

Things to Note / Challenges

Size / Bandwidth: Being a mid-sized firm with 20-50 employees, their scale may limit specialization compared to larger HR firms.

Diversification of Services: While they cover many HR areas, the depth of expertise in each may vary, so large or highly specialized clients might need to assess fit carefully.

Client Reviews & Transparency: Publicly available reviews are limited, so prospective clients should request references and assess previous work before engaging.