New recruitment technology has rapidly changed recruitment. With streamlined processes and AI adoption, recruiters can more easily find qualified candidates. Industry leader Kevin Armstrong, Program Director at Advanced RPO, provides valuable insights on the latest labor market analysis trends, technology optimization, and AI adoption.  ..read more

What makes high-performance recruiting teams exceptional? Trent Cotton, a highly esteemed talent leader and the amazing author of High Performance Recruiting, has identified three pillars that distinguish high-performance recruiting teams from mediocre ones.  ..read more

As artificial intelligence (AI) and new technologies disrupt talent acquisition, many open questions remain about their effect and application. In this Talent Leader Council series, Lamees Abourahma of RPOA spoke with Andy Riabokin, a veteran recruiter, systems architect, and AI expert, to gain insights on trends in AI and recruiting tools like ChatGPT. From his vast experience leading artificial intelligence strategies and discussions with business leaders, Riabokin provided invaluable insights. He addressed key issues around the differences between AI and Recruitment Process Automation (RPA ..read more

The recruitment industry has had its fair share of challenges, but RPO companies have shown remarkable resilience. In 2020, for example, RPO companies successfully navigated the uncertainty of the pandemic. This resilience is a testament to the fact that those navigating through the current down market will emerge stronger when the economy rebounds. As leaders in RPO, it is important to focus on strategic marketing and sales efforts today to ensure future success ..read more

      The 2023 RPO Trends Report reveals that employers have high expectations for quality candidates and their RPO providers' support. The proprietary research conducted by the RPOA and LHRA surveyed 519 organizations to uncover their preferences and concerns regarding RPO services. The findings offer valuable insights into the factors influencing decision-making for employers considering an RPO for the first time or those already using one. Additionally, the report highlights that around 70 percent of surveyed employers plan to change their RPO provider in 2024 ..read more

Recruitment in 2024 will be all about quality, agility, and AI. Kelly Burlage, Rob Navarrete, and Trent Cotton, RPOA Talent Leader Council members, shared their recruitment outlook during a panel discussion at the RPOA Annual Conference in September 2023 ..read more

Companies that blend public relations (PR) and marketing can create a positive perception of their brand. Research from Cision + DemandGen found that companies engaging in PR are 89 percent more likely to be perceived as a high-quality brand, Christine Van Timmeren, Director of Content at Clear Edge Marketing, said during our RPO Leadership webinar hosted by RPOA Executive Director Lamees Abourahma. Joining Van Timmeren on the webinar was her colleague Ann Warren, Vice President of Public Relations at Clear Edge Marketing, and together, they showed how companies can effectively integrate PR a ..read more

The most important single thing for businesses is to focus obsessively on the customer, as Jeff Bezos underscored. “Our goal is to be earth’s most customer-centric company," he said. Other successful entrepreneurs, including Elan Musk, share Bezos’ golden rule. In the talent acquisition world, what do employers want from their recruitment vendors? The answer to this question has been changing over time and has depended on different factors affecting economic conditions ..read more

Various talent acquisition challenges vexed employers in 2023. With the phenomenon of "ghosting," the maturity of artificial intelligence, and sourcing top talent, employers scratched their collective heads, looking for solutions. An increasing number of employers turned to recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) for strategic talent solutions ..read more

To effectively support employers with their hiring challenges, RPO providers must deeply understand their specific struggles. In 2023, many employers needed help meeting workforce targets, efficiently managing their TA teams, directly sourcing talent from internal databases, and handling the cost of ghosting. At the 2023 RPOA Annual Conference, Chief Researcher of Lighthouse Research and Advisory Ben Eubanks gave RPO providers a clear understanding of those challenges. Here is a recap of his presentation ..read more