Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association (RPOA)

What does the future hold for recruitment process outsourcing? Discover the answers at Terry Terhark's keynote session at the RPOA Annual Conferene. Terry will review the current evolution of the RPO Industry. With over 30 years of industry experience, Terry will dive deep into the latest trends, buyer behaviors, and technological advancements that are reshaping the RPO landscape. 🗓️ Join us on October 6-8, 2024 in Chicago to explore how shifts from cost-driven to quality-centric approaches are influencing talent acquisition today. Learn about the pivotal role of data analytics, AI, and automation in creating more efficient and tailored RPO solutions. We extend our gratitude to our sponsors—Advanced RPO, Hueman RPO, Broadleaf, AgileOne, Indeed, Comrise, TalentEdge AI, and NXTThing RPO—for their invaluable support. 🔗 Don’t wait, secure your spot now: https://hubs.li/Q02LDFy70 This session is a must-attend for anyone interested in staying ahead in the dynamic world of talent acquisition. Gear up to gain strategic insights that will prepare your organization for the future challenges and opportunities in RPO. #RPOACON2024 #TalentAcquisition #HRLeadership #InnovationInRPO

Talent leader Elaine Nicol of AgileOne shares valuable insights on the benefits of consistent hiring and how RPO can improve hiring processes and drive organizational success. Here is a preview of part one of her recent interview with the RPOA. #TalentLeaderCouncil. 🌟RPOA: Why is it important to have a consistent hiring process? A consistent hiring process ensures happiness and meets both quantitative and qualitative metrics. RPO maintains standards, promotes fairness, and enhances efficiency, resulting in a high-quality, unbiased workforce, improved performance, and reduced hiring time. It streamlines the process and provides a positive candidate experience, benefiting an employer's brand. In today's digital age, delivering a fair and positive candidate-centric process can significantly enhance an employer's reputation. 🌟 Q. What are some of the causes of systematic problems with the hiring process? The absence of a well-established talent acquisition strategy at the executive level leads to inconsistent hiring processes. Hiring procedures should be uniform, although the methods for recruiting frontline employees may differ from those for recruiting senior executives. Without a strategic, documented hiring process and the necessary tools, ad-hoc solutions are often used to fill in the gaps, resulting in discrepancies across multiple locations and a disjointed hiring experience. These inconsistencies arise due to a lack of a strategy for ensuring uniformity and a metric for measuring and refining the process, ultimately leading to varied practices across different locations. 🌟 Q. How can companies improve their hiring process when fractured across various departments? The key to a successful hiring process lies in creating a clear strategy, documenting processes, using the right tools, and involving the appropriate individuals from the start. A thorough assessment and effective communication plan are crucial, leading to long-term time savings and improved efficiency. Regular optimization is also vital. 🌟 Q. How does RPO improve hiring consistency? RPO firms use their expertise and insights to implement consistent hiring processes across different departments and locations. Involving the client is crucial as it ensures that recruiting methods align with the client's culture and address location-specific nuances, resulting in a high-quality hiring experience for everyone. To read the complete interview, click the image below. 👇 The Talent Leader Council is a blog series by RPOA featuring insights from talent acquisition leaders on industry trends. It supports RPOA's mission of creating thought leadership and educating the marketplace about recruitment process outsourcing and positions RPOA as the PLACE TO GO FOR RPO™. #hiringprocess #consistenhiring #rpo #recruitmentprocessoutsourcing #talentacquisition #ta https://hubs.li/Q02Mfdlr0

🌟 Achieve Higher Quality and Consistency in Hiring with RPO 🌟 In the competitive world of talent acquisition, employers must maintain high standards and consistency. According to the RPOA 2023 RPO Trends Report, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) can significantly enhance the quality and consistency of hiring process. 🔹 Higher Quality Hires: Companies using RPO report that 67% experience higher quality hires. RPO providers offer expert screening and assessment processes, ensuring that only the best candidates are selected. 🔹 Consistent Hiring Processes: 50% of employers see an increase in consistent hiring with RPO. This consistency helps mitigate challenges like candidate ghosting and skills shortages, providing a reliable talent pipeline. 🔹 Faster Hiring Times: Two out of three employers working with an RPO partner say that hiring happens faster. In a fast-paced market, reducing time-to-hire assures securing top talent before competitors. 🔹 Enhanced Business Focus: 97% of employers note that having a trusted RPO partner allows them to concentrate on other business-critical priorities. This partnership enables companies to allocate resources more effectively and focus on strategic growth. By partnering with an RPO, you can ensure that not only a faster and more consistent hiring process but also gain higher quality candidates, driving business success. Access the RPOA Report 2023 to learn more about the transformative value of RPO and how it can elevate your talent strategy. 📥 Download here: https://hubs.li/Q02LMkQm0 #AmplifyRPO #RPO #TalentAcquisition #Recruitment #HRTrends #BusinessGrowth #QualityHiring

💡 How can talent acquisition leaders navigate a volatile recruiting environment? Join us for an insightful panel discussion on "The Delicate Balance of The Modern Talent Acquisition Leader," moderated by Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory. Dive into the multifaceted challenges of managing recruitment teams during unpredictable hiring fluctuations with global talent acquisition leaders Kelly Burlage, Sarah Peiker, Rob Navarrete, and Trent Cotton. 🗓️ Date: October 6-8, 2024 📍 Location: Renaissance Chicago Downtown 🔗 Register now: https://hubs.li/Q02LLF7C0 This session will explore various strategies, techniques, and best practices to keep recruiters engaged and productive, especially during slow recruitment cycles. Learn firsthand from the findings of the recent RPO Trends Study and gain actionable insights to navigate the complex recruitment landscape, improving your team's effectiveness and driving business success. We are thankful to our sponsors—Advanced RPO, Hueman RPO, Broadleaf Results, An Aleron Company, AgileOne, Indeed for Business, Comrise, TalentEdgeAI and NXTThing RPO for their support in making these critical discussions possible. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your leadership skills and connect with fellow HR professionals. See you in Chicago! #RPOACON2024 #TalentAcquisition #HRLeadership #RecruitmentStrategies #RPO

Check out the latest Real Talk on Talent episode from RPOA gold member @Hueman RPO! Learn how age and life stages influence workplace behavior more than generational labels. https://bit.ly/3ArnBVr #RealTalkonTalent #podcast #rpo #ta #futureofwork #recruiting

Final reminder of free live webinar tomorrow: Understanding and Valuing Neurodiversity. We all experience, interact with, and interpret the world uniquely! This 30-minute webinar will deepen your understanding of neurodiversity (learning and thinking differences) and recognize the differences in our brains to develop a wider view of “normal,” which helps improve communication, development, and leadership style. The goal is to learn how to listen and engage respectfully for a more inclusive workplace. About the speaker: Victoria Hill brings a unique perspective as the Senior Director of Diversity & Social Impact at Advanced Group. With over 15 years of experience in the human resources marketplace, she has a strong focus on the human experience and building inclusive relationships. Her expertise in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I), Leadership Development, and Human Resources Management is unparalleled. Victoria leads the company’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, which focuses on awareness, training, recruitment process, and public relations. She also facilitates a range of DE&I trainings, including Neurodiversity, Conscious Inclusion, Interview Bias, Bystander Intervention, and Building Inclusive Relationships. Victoria and her team develop diversity programs that promote unbiased decision-making and create a safe space for employees to thrive. Thank you to RPO Leadership Forum partner Advanced RPO ✔️Register to participate and receive the recording: https://bit.ly/4fDBP5r #rpo #neurodiversity #talentacquisition #futureofwork #rpoleadershipforum

Japan's top power company's U.S. branch upgrades talent acquisition with RPOA gold member Broadleaf Results, An Aleron Company RPO program to boost innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. https://hubs.li/Q02HmFN40 #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #TalentAcquisition #RPO #CleanEnergy #ta #recruiting

Talent leader Mike Foster of Advanced RPO shares valuable insights on RPO solutions that align the recruitment process with the ATS, resulting in a consistent recruiting process and more RPO benefits. Here is a preview of part one of his recent interview with the RPOA. #TalentLeaderCouncil. 🌟 RPOA: Why is aligning the recruitment process with the applicant tracking system (ATS) important for an employer? Mike Foster: Misalignment between an employer's applicant tracking system (ATS) and the recruitment process can lead to manual reporting and hamper the recruitment process's consistency, speed, and quality. However, configuring the ATS to match the process provides efficient recruitment reports and improved recruiter efficiency. 🌟 Q: What is an RPO provider’s role in aligning the ATS with the recruitment process? Foster: The RPO provider first learns the existing recruiting process and ensures configuration appears between the current ATS and that process. With alignment between the two, the RPO provider then reviews data and metrics on how this process works while ensuring the recruitment function works as efficiently as possible. 🌟 Q: What are the benefits of using RPO to solve the problems of scaling talent acquisition? Foster: RPOs help manage fluctuations in hiring demand and provide expertise in recruiting specific skill sets. Partnering with an RPO allows in-house talent acquisition teams to effectively balance various aspects of the recruitment process and scale according to demand. 🌟 Q: How do RPO solutions bring added value to employers? Foster: RPO providers bring expertise in areas such as evaluating new AI tools, recruitment marketing, and advertising strategies. They offer advanced tools and technologies that enhance the recruiting process. Working with an RPO partner eliminates the need for employers to purchase certain recruitment tools and technologies themselves. 🌟 Q: Can you share an example of how your RPO solutions helped employers overcome hiring challenges? Foster Our client's recruitment process worked slowly, resulting in candidate dropouts. We advised involving only decision makers, reducing interview rounds, and configuring their ATS. The changes led to a 40-day time-to-fill for exempt-level roles and improved recruitment reports for senior leadership. Read the complete interview, click the image below. 👇 The Talent Leader Council is a blog series by RPOA that features insights from talent acquisition leaders on industry trends. It supports RPOA's mission of creating thought leadership and educating the marketplace about recruitment process outsourcing and positions RPOA as the PLACE TO GO FOR RPO™. #rpo #recruitmentprocessoutsourcing #talentacquisition #ta #ATS #consistenthiring https://bit.ly/3SQnCZo

🌟 Boost Your Economic Resilience with Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) 🌟 In the volatile economic environment, employers must maintain stability and flexibility within their talent acquisition operations. The RPOA 2023 RPO Trends Report shows that RPO partnerships tremendously help employers navigate these uncertain times. 🔹 Economic Resilience and Flexibility: ✔️ Adapt to Market Conditions: Amid inflation and potential recession, RPO helps employers remain stable. As the number of job openings continues to fluctuate nationwide, RPOs enable employers to quickly scale hiring up or down. ✔️ Innovative Hiring Strategies: Employers benefit from cutting-edge recruitment strategies and DEI initiatives, ensuring a diverse and dynamic workforce. ✔️ Reduced Ramp-Up Time: 80% of employers not using RPOs need over a month to ramp up hiring after a reduction in force, while those with RPO partners rebound nearly instantly. By leveraging RPO, your organization remians agile, reduces hiring time, and maintains a competitive edge. Explore how RPO can fortify your talent strategy and drive business success. 📥 Download the RPOA 2023 RPO Trends Report to learn more about the transformative value of RPO and how it can elevate your talent strategy. https://bit.ly/46Occeg #AmplifyRPO #RPO #EconomicResilience #TalentAcquisition #Recruitment #HRTrends #BusinessGrowth

Exciting news for RPO business leaders! 🌟 Join us at the RPOA annual conference in Chicago on October 6-8, 2024, for a 90-minute breakout session led by RPO legend Kim Davis. Gain valuable insights into the competitive landscape of the RPO market and discover what it takes to build a profitable RPO practice and win new business. This interactive session will cover RPO service delivery options, pricing models, technology stack, metrics and reporting, business development, marketing, case studies, ROI calculation, and more. Mr. Davis is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and talent acquisition expert with a proven track record of success. He has founded and sold three talent acquisition firms, played a key role in establishing RPO practices for major corporations, and received prestigious awards such as the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for the Midwest Region. Kim holds an MBA from Western Illinois University and a BS in Business from Northern Illinois University, and he is a Certified Personnel Consultant and a Certified Career Management Practitioner. His experience and leadership in talent acquisition and outsourcing are widely recognized in the industry. Register for the conference: https://bit.ly/3AkKnxX For those unable to make it to Chicago, you can still benefit from Kim Davis' expertise through a 4-week virtual workshop starting on September 19th. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best and take your RPO business to new heights! Register for the workshop: https://bit.ly/3WQ26Fk #RPO #Recruitment #BusinessLeadership #rpoacon2024