This year, Smart Solutions turns 17.
17 years of solutions, challenges, and growth. The journey has been different at times — sometimes difficult, sometimes very fast — but always meaningful. Over these years, the company has grown from a small team of like-minded people into an international group operating across multiple markets and proving every day that HR can be dynamic, modern, and truly effective.
At the heart of all these years lies an unwavering belief in people. This belief has united Smart Solutions from day one and continues to do so today.
From an Idea to an International Scale
Everything began in 2009 with a simple yet bold idea: to create a company that provides comprehensive HR services while remaining human-centered and open. The first major milestone was a partnership with an international brand — a manufacturer of finishing materials for the construction industry. This collaboration set the pace for further development and gave the confidence to move forward.
Soon, global brands such as Abbott, Tikkurila, FM Logistic, Auchan, Metro, Henkel, Mars, and others joined the portfolio. Step by step, Smart Solutions secured its position among market leaders.
Today, Smart Solutions is part of Eclectic Talents Group — an international outsourcing ecosystem that helps businesses in different countries focus on what matters most by taking over secondary and routine business processes. This partnership has provided a broader perspective on global market needs and new opportunities to scale expertise.
Growth naturally extended beyond Ukraine. In 2012, the company opened an office in Kazakhstan, marking the start of expansion into Central Asia and cooperation with GTI, Microsoft, and HP. This was followed by Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and in 2021–2022 the company moved into Europe, opening offices in Poland.
Even during the most challenging times of war, Smart Solutions did not put development on hold: the team grew stronger, and its international presence expanded.
The People Behind the Company
This journey would not have been possible without a strong team.
In 2010, Tetiana Skachko joined Smart Solutions and now leads the Central Asia region. In 2014, Artem Nikishov joined the company and is currently the CEO of Eclectic Talents Group. Together with the team, they shaped a shared vision for growth, focusing on expertise, continuous learning, and a culture of trust, responsibility, and stability.
As the market evolved, Smart Solutions evolved with it. When Ukraine faced an acute shortage of frontline staff, Fillin was created. It quickly became the No.1 player in its segment, meeting a real business need for blue-collar workers.
Work That Earns Recognition
Dedicated work has delivered tangible results.
Between 2016 and 2018, Smart Solutions was included in the ranking of Europe’s fastest-growing companies. In 2019, it was named HR Provider of the Year by the Ukrainian National Award.
In 2024, Smart Solutions acquired STAFFERTY, a TOP-5 HR provider in its segment in Ukraine. That same year, the HR Brand Award Ukraine became part of Eclectic Talents Group. Since then, Smart Solutions has been its permanent partner, sharing a common ambition not only to operate in the market but to shape its future — developing HR culture and promoting best practices in talent management.
Thank You to Those Who Walk This Path With Us
Today, Smart Solutions looks confidently toward the future: planning expansion into new markets, including the Netherlands and Mongolia, developing IT directions, and focusing on creating even greater value for clients.
Yet the company’s main pillar remains unchanged — people.
On this day, we want to thank the entire team: those who have been with us from the very beginning and those who joined later. Thank you for your professionalism, engagement, courage to take responsibility, and the desire to do more than “just a job.” We also thank our partners and clients for their trust, openness, and shared journey of growth.
It is thanks to this collaboration that Smart Solutions today is strong, professional, and ready for new challenges.
Happy 17th anniversary, Smart Solutions!
Ahead lie new horizons, bold decisions, and many more success stories — created together.
