The evolution of recruitment process outsourcing (RPO)

This blog was originally published in 2019 and has been updated for stats and relevancy. Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) is a form of business process outsourcing in which an organization transfers all or part of its recruitment function to an external provider. RPO providers can work as a company’s sole internal recruitment team or supplement their existing internal teams. Typically, they assume the company’s branding to ensure a consistent candidate experience. RPOs work in partnership to set long-term goals with their clients and value a long-standing...

You know the benefits of recruitment process outsourcing (RPO). You know how an RPO provider's partnered approach solves talent challenges and needs. But knowing the benefits of having an RPO provider is only half the battle; the rest lies in getting executive buy-in. To get buy-in for a strategic partnership, it's important to consider key priorities and weave that value into executive-level initiatives.

If your company needs help attracting, sourcing and hiring talent, you may be considering a partnership with a recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provider. RPOs either assume all the responsibility for a client’s recruitment function or supplement existing internal talent acquisition teams to manage specific stages in the process. Sourcing an RPO partner can, however, be a daunting task as there is so much to consider. A request for proposal, or RFP (sorry, another acronym!), can help you find the perfect partner.