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Determine the Right Recruitment Process Outsourcing Solution

Increase efficiency by outsourcing talent acquisition activities to free up time for strategic projects and in-house upskilling.

  • There are a number of recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) vendors in the market; finding the one that is best suited for your organization's specific needs can be daunting.
  • An RPO solution is not always the best fit. Organizations must determine if outsourcing is the right decision and, if so, which model of outsourcing is most appropriate.
  • A vendor relationship has to be nurtured to ensure the RPO solution succeeds in meeting its objectives.

Executive Summary

Critical Insight

  • The performance of the talent acquisition (TA) process can be elevated by outsourcing tactical activities to an RPO provider, freeing up resources to focus on strategic projects and in-house upskilling.

Impact & Result

  • Investigate the pain points when it comes to current TA processes and requirements to determine what is driving the need to outsource.
  • Conduct market research either informally or through an RFI to get an understanding of the vendor landscape and those capable of meeting TA needs.
  • Use a defined RFP process to solicit proposals for RPO and form a proposal evaluation committee to objectively evaluate vendor responses.
  • Proactively prepare the vendor for a successful and collaborative relationship by being clear about expectations and providing them with essential organizational information required to customize service delivery.

Research & Tools

2. Conduct RPO market research and issue an RFP

Create an RPO vendor evaluation committee that will map out a selection process, generate a list of RPO vendors, assess them against evaluation criteria, and issue an RFP.

3. Select your RPO vendor and prepare to manage the relationship

Negotiate a contract with an RPO vendor that can meet organizational needs and equip them with the information needed to successfully deliver the RPO solution.

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