This is Part Two of our series on the evolution of Recruitment Process Outsourcing. Read Part One: Why Legacy RPO Models Are Failing Modern Hiring Needs. In Part One of this series, ChatGPT held up a mirror and revealed what so many leaders already feel: the traditional RPO model is broken. In Part Two, we’re …
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Everyone is talking about AI.And in every conversation, one theme keeps coming up: AI will automate repetitive recruiting tasks so humans can finally focus on strategic work. And honestly? I agree. So I decided to do some strategic work and turn the spotlight back onto our own industry — Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). I asked …
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For many organizations, sustainable high-volume hiring is no longer seasonal — it’s constant. Whether staffing packaging lines, plastics production, food manufacturing operations, retail positions, maintenance techs, warehouse associates, or customer service teams, leaders are feeling the strain of high-volume, high-turnover roles that continually drain internal resources. And here’s the truth most organizations quietly acknowledge: Internal …
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A People Science Perspective | Employer Branding Strategy | Talent Acquisition Optimization In today’s unpredictable labor market, many organizations feel pressure to pause or deprioritize employer branding strategy — even though it’s one of the highest-ROI levers they can pull. But for companies committed to building a strong, resilient talent ecosystem, this is the most …
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Why visibility, metrics, and analytics now define data-driven talent acquisition In today’s talent market, data-driven talent acquisition is what separates real progress from motion. Many organizations are actively sourcing, screening, and onboarding — yet still feel like they’re drifting. Interviews are happening, offers are going out, and candidates are converting to employees, but leadership can’t …
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Understanding the difference between RPO vs RPP has become increasingly important as hiring needs grow more unpredictable. Most leaders are familiar with Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) – it’s been part of the talent acquisition vocabulary for decades. But as hiring needs have become more unpredictable, many organizations have found that traditional RPO models don’t always …
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A Rare Talent Window: Why a Layoff Talent Strategy Matters for HR and TA Leaders In today’s market, having a clear layoff talent strategy is essential for HR and TA leaders navigating rapid shifts in talent supply. Layoff cycles are reshaping the talent market in ways that HR and Talent Acquisition leaders cannot ignore. While …
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How Cross-Functional Talent Drives Agility, Innovation, and ROI As kids, many of us were taught to “pick a lane” – to choose a career path and stick with it. The straight-line career was the gold standard. People who switched majors or changed directions were often labeled indecisive or unfocused. But in today’s world of work, …
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Recruiting today is not what it was yesterday, and it won’t be the same tomorrow. We’re navigating a whole new world of work, where complexity and change are the constants. Return-to-office battles. DEI imperatives. Multi-generational workforce dynamics. Pay equity pressures. Add to that the pace of technology disruption, and the very foundations of talent acquisition …
Read MoreJuggernauts are Closing the Talent Gap “It’s not a lack of innovation. It’s not a lack of capital. It’s a lack of the right talent — and it’s slowing everything down.” The Talent Gap Is Not Just a Business Problem. It’s a National Emergency. For a decade, from 2013 to 2023, total U.S. employment grew …
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