Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association (RPOA)

Hueman RPO's Zach Coffey and Mike Gillespie recently spoke to the RPOA about how organizations can enhance hiring consistency and culture with recruitment process outsourcing (RPO). Here's a quick preview of their #TalentLeaderCouncil contribution. ?? Q: How would you define hiring consistency? Gillespie: Hiring consistently brings the right talent to an organization. Recruiters need to identify the ideal candidate for the organization and replicate the hiring process to match the organization's needs and culture. It's about finding the right methodology to consistently bring in quality talent. ?? What are some systematic causes of inconsistent hiring? Coffey: TA leaders balance recruiter management, processes, tech, marketing, and reporting based on business needs. Deprioritizing these elements can lead to inconsistent hiring results. Gillespie: TA leaders often feel pressure from competing priorities, leading to a focus on quantity over quality in hiring. Hiring consistency gains the organization's long-term success. ??What is the role of RPO in improving hiring consistency? Coffey: Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) involves outsourcing a part (or all) of the talent acquisition function to an external partner. Our RPO service focuses on hiring great people, implementing a world-class process, using the right technologies, dedicated digital recruitment marketing, and meaningful data and reporting. ??What's the value of RPO? Coffey: Working with an RPO ensures consistent and people-focused hiring, reducing premium labor and overtime spending. This leads to a better candidate and hiring manager experience, resulting in happier employees and improved retention. Employers gain consistent results and informed decision-making through RPO partnerships. Gillespie: Recruiters focus on understanding candidate personas and hiring manager needs, going beyond job descriptions to identify essential soft skills. This personalized approach leads to in-depth candidate conversations and allows HR to focus on other business needs. ??How does RPO benefit organizations that downsize their talent acquisition function? RPO providers assist clients in adjusting their recruiting capacity as required. Amid recent downsizing, the future seems uncertain, but when things stabilize, growth is expected to be rapid. Partnering with an RPO provider allows organizations to increase their hiring capacity without expanding internal teams. 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? #rpo #recruitmentprocessoutsourcing #talentacquisition #ta #recruitmentprocess #outsourcingpartners https://hubs.li/Q02Rgd010

?? Upcoming Webinar: Indeed Q4 2024 Labor Market Update for RPO and Talent Acquisition Leaders Join us on October 3, 2024 at 1:00 PM CST / 2:00 PM EST for a 30-minute webinar featuring Daniel Culbertson, Senior Economist at Indeed Hiring Lab. During this session, Culbertson will present the latest public and Indeed-proprietary data on the state of the U.S. labor market and highlight key trends emerging in 2024. His analysis will focus on the implications for talent acquisition and RPO leaders navigating today’s dynamic hiring environment. ?? Key topics include: ?? Current U.S. labor market conditions ?? Emerging hiring trends for Q4 2024 ?? Impacts on talent acquisition strategies Speaker: Daniel Culbertson, Senior Economist, Indeed Hiring Lab Culbertson brings extensive experience in labor market analysis, with a background in regional forecasting and economics from Moody’s Analytics. ?? Date: October 3, 2024 ?? Time: 1:00 PM CST / 2:00 PM EST ?? Platform: Zoom Sign up to attend the free live webinar and receive the recording. stay informed on the latest labor market trends impacting your hiring strategy. Register here: https://hubs.li/Q02R0cx20 A big shoutout to @Indeed for being a proud sponsor of the 2024 RPOA Annual Conference, supporting important conversations and insights for the RPO and talent acquisition community. #RPOAExpertPanel #RPO #TalentAcquisition #LaborMarket #HiringTrends #Indeed #Recruiting

Did you know Long-Term Recruitment Process Outsourcing Partnerships = Higher Return on Investment? In today’s fast-paced business environment, aligning talent acquisition with broader organizational goals is more important than ever. According to the 2023 RPOA/Lighthouse RPO Trends Study, employers who cultivate long-term RPO partnerships reap significant strategic benefits that go beyond just filling positions. ?? Alignment with Business Goals: Long-term RPO relationships ensure hiring strategies align with your company’s core business objectives, driving sustainable growth. RPO buyers with a positive ROI are 725% more likely to receive support for hiring strategy and business alignment. ?? Competitive Insights: These partnerships provide valuable insights into industry trends and competitor benchmarks, helping you stay ahead in the talent market. ?? Innovation in Hiring Practices: RPO providers continuously innovate their recruitment approaches, offering cutting-edge strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. ?? Clear ROI: By integrating hiring activities with key business metrics and KPIs, long-term RPO partnerships deliver measurable results, demonstrating the clear value and impact on your bottom line. Investing in a long-term RPO relationship is not just about filling roles—it's about building a strategic partnership that aligns with your business, enhances your competitive edge, and drives sustainable success. Access the 2023 RPOA/Lighthouse RPO Buyer Trends Report to learn more about the transformative value of RPO and how it can elevate your talent strategy. ?? Download here: https://hubs.li/Q02QF4pv0 #AmplifyRPO #RPO #TalentAcquisition #StrategicPartnerships #BusinessGrowth #HRTrends #Innovation

?? Final Call! ?? Registration for the 2024 RPOA Annual Conference closes THIS SUNDAY, September 29, 2024! Don’t miss your chance to join top RPO leaders and peers in Chicago for groundbreaking sessions, networking opportunities, and market insights that will shape the future of recruitment process outsourcing. ??? Event Dates: October 6-8, 2024 ?? Location: Renaissance Chicago Downtown ?? Register Now: https://hubs.li/Q02R03QK0 Secure your spot before it’s too late! #RPOACON2024 #RPO #TalentAcquisition #HRLeadership

Check out RPOA gold member Broadleaf Results, An Aleron Company new infographic to learn how AI at work enhances speed and efficiency in businesses.https://bit.ly/3XraWcC #rpo #Ai #ta #Aiatwork #futureofwork #worktrends

RPOA silver member Hire Velocity gives you 15 compelling reasons to partner with a truck driver recruiter.??https://bit.ly/3Tq039Q #rpo #ta #truckdriverrecruiting #hiring #truckdriverhiring

Neurodiversity encompasses a vast spectrum of differences in the human brain. Recognizing and valuing Neurodiversity helps people identify the vast benefits that our diverse brains bring to the workplace. Senior Director of Diversity and Social Impact at Advanced RPO Group, Victoria Hill, MHRM, CSP, PHR, CDE, addressed the importance of understanding and respecting neurodiverse differences in the workplace in the latest #RPOLeadershipForum webinar series. Hill joined webinar host Lamees Abourahma and guest-host, Michelle Krier, to share valuable insights and best practices for embracing and cultivating a productive and positive neurodiverse workplace. Below is a summary of the post published on the #RPOVoice blog. ??What is Neurodiversity? Hill said that Neurodiversity refers to each person's unique interpretations of the world, emphasizing human differences related to the nervous system and brain. ??Why Is it Important To Understand And Respect Neurodiverse Differences In The Workplace? Neurodiversity encompasses a wide range of differences in the human brain, emphasizing that no standard brain exists. Embracing these differences is as normal as celebrating diversity in physical appearance. Recognizing and valuing neurodiversity helps people appreciate the benefits of diverse brains. ??The Effect of Neurodiversity on Hiring Decisions Hill described a fictional neurodiverse candidate to emphasize the importance of recognizing and embracing neurodiversity in hiring, urging the audience to avoid making assumptions and dispel misconceptions about neurodiverse individuals. ??Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace Hill emphasized the importance of understanding neurodivergent employees to promote neurodiversity in the workplace. She highlighted conditions such as anxiety, ADHD, autism, and others, stressing the need for employers to respect and acknowledge these differences. ??Understanding The Triggers Hill stressed the importance of creating a safe space for discussions on mental health triggers. She highlighted the need to understand individual triggers and support employees in accommodating them. For example, she mentioned that seemingly minor triggers like disappearing messages can cause distress for some individuals. ??5 Strategies to Accommodate Neurodiverse Employees The five key strategies for accommodating neurodiverse employees, introduced by Hill, focused on creating a flexible workplace, engaging in empathetic conversations, using clear communication technology, fostering a supportive culture, and practicing specificity in goal-setting and support. Hill emphasized the importance of individualized accommodations and empathetic communication to support productivity and success for all employees, regardless of their neurodiverse backgrounds. Read the full blog post here ??https://hubs.li/Q02Qvn840 #rpo #diversityrecruitng #neurodiversetalent #talentmanagement #ta #neurodiversity

RPOA silver member LevelUP HCS helps you make a discerning choice between RPO or agency recruitment. https://bit.ly/4gpUFgM #rpo #recruitmentprocessoutsourcing #ta #talentacquisition

RPOA gold member Broadleaf Results, An Aleron Company helps you understand the power of workforce flexibility: integrate contingent workers into your strategic work planning,?https://bit.ly/4eooxbN #rpo #contingentworkers #strategicworkplanning #ta #talentacquisition

LevelUP's CEO, Curtis Grajeda, recently spoke to RPOA about the nuances of recruitment process outsourcing, its various applications in talent acquisition, and the critical insights employers need when engaging with RPO providers. He also shared examples of how LevelUP HCS’s RPO solutions have positively impacted clients' recruitment processes and discussed leveraging technology to optimize recruiting. Here's a quick preview of Grajeda's #TalentLeaderCouncil contribution. ?? RPOA: What does Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) mean today? Curtis Grajeda: RPO can have different meanings depending on who you ask. It's best to think of RPO as an outsourcing partner that offers expertise in talent-related areas like acquisition, technology, advisory services, and talent retention. ??Q. What should employers understand about RPO companies? Grajeda: RPO firms offer advisory services and execute strategies for organizations aiming to become best-in-class employers. Look for RPO companies with deep expertise, the ability to solve recruitment challenges, and a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes. ??Q. How have LevelUP's RPO solutions improved its clients' recruitment process? Grajeda: LevelUP HCS specializes in investment banking and technology services. We collaborated with our investment banking client to transform their recruitment platform, focusing on attracting diverse candidates and optimizing the interview process. This resulted in our client being recognized as the fastest-growing investment banking firm globally and reduced their time to hire from 200 days to around 70 days. In the tech industry, we helped clients improve their candidate screening process by introducing a cultural fit interview, leading to better hire quality and diversity. ??Q. How can organizations best use technology in their recruitment process? Grajeda: Technology provides modern talent acquisition data and analytics for informed decision-making. An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) should manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, give insights into diversity gaps, streamline high-volume recruitment, enhance candidate communication through automation, and use AI to improve overall efficiency. Many organizations have outdated technology that hinders their hiring goals. Updating these systems is essential for improving recruitment efficiency and effectiveness. 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? #rpo #recruitmentprocessoutsourcing #talentacquisition #ta #recruitmentprocess #outsourcingpartners https://hubs.li/Q02PKDWc0