The right partner could make all the difference. But how can an RPO provider help you navigate unpredictable waters without adding more risk? Introduction There has been a lot of press coverage over the last 24 months, highlighting how some organisations over-recruited during and after the pandemic – only to then downsize and cut their […]
Introduction There’s been a big buzz around the latest US Labor Report this week. The number of job openings posted by employers was lower than forecasted and commentators have seen this as an indication that the jobs market is slowing, and the economy is moving towards a downturn. Depending on your political persuasion, that downturn […]
Build a smarter contingent workforce program to effectively manage your workers, reach your hiring goals and meet your organisational needs. Introduction Managing a contingent workforce effectively is a challenge that many organisations find difficult. The contingent workforce ebbs and flows quickly and the responsibility for contractors, freelancers and temporary workers often lies in different places. […]
Your RPO provider needs to build better solutions, rather than just bolting on more services. Introduction Questions around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are at the heart of how organisations are evolving. Post-covid, in the era of remote and hybrid-working, organisations are more likely to be recruiting diverse candidates from a more diverse field – […]
Does your RPO strategy have what it takes to adapt? Introduction ‘Agility’ is one of those words that gets used lot in recruitment. It’s right up there with ‘dynamic and ‘innovative’. But when so many talent solutions providers are claiming to be ‘agile’, what does it really mean? And how can you tell whether agility […]
One of the challenges of working with a Contingent Managed Service Provider is keeping in tune with what is happening with the rest of the market. With a long-term contract, it can be difficult to see beyond the horizon. Additionally, you may struggle to feel assured that your Managed Service Provider is taking you on […]
Partnering with an RPO that adapts is the first step to a successful recruitment strategy. Introduction Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) is undergoing a significant transformation. It is being driven by a combination of market forces, technological advancements, and changing workforce dynamics. As these dynamic changes are occurring, organisations must adapt. RPOs are evolving to meet […]
Accelerating the growth of your contingent workforce can put company culture at risk. Introduction Increasingly, talent acquisition teams are making contingent workers a core part of their resourcing strategies. There is, quite rightly, a lot of noise around the importance of managing the risks around contingent worker non-compliance and contingent workforce costs. Yet there is […]
Most RPO companies refuse to talk about employer branding. Introduction For many Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) providers, employer branding is a taboo subject. They would prefer to build their own relationships with candidates. In contrast to encouraging an organisation to reach out to candidates and build awareness directly through their own employer brand. The danger, […]
The answer of building an employer brand is more important than ever, and here’s why: Globally, the talent market is in a unique situation. Companies are continuing to streamline their internal teams, embrace outsourcing and navigate the realities of a gig economy. There are pockets of talent ready to work – but they can’t find […]
