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How Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) can help you to meet your business needs Recr...

How Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) can help you to meet your business needs 

Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) is a strategic recruitment methodology that prioritises sourcing the right talent at the right time and is fully adaptable to the unique needs of client organisations 

A proficient RPO partner should resonate with the client company's culture, fundamental values, and hiring goals to cultivate a substantive partnership and provide the proper solution type, from End-to-end Enterprise RPO to Project RPO to Selective RPO to Embedded Talent Acquisition RPO. 

Effective collaboration yields an array of immediate and long-term advantages, including the recruitment of the most fitting and high-calibre talent to fulfill business requirements. 


What are the types of RPO? 

As an RPO provider, Cpl's Talent Evolution Group delivers customised talent acquisition strategies and providing enduring support that aligns with the unique recruitment and retention needs of our client partners. Cpl's Talent Evolution Group employs four distinct types of RPO.


End-to-End Enterprise Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)

A comprehensive, scalable Enterprise recruitment solution amalgamates the finest in people, methodologies, and technologyThe Enterprise solution can encapsulate the entire talent acquisition process or selected elements,1 based on the client organisation’s preference. 

Potential components of an Enterprise RPO include: 

  • A comprehensive talent function, involving talent acquisition, sourcing, and talent marketing 

  • End-to-end management of the recruitment process 

  • Strategic sourcing at both local and international levels 

  • Full-spectrum talent technology 

  • Tailored reporting 

  • Talent advisory 

A premium end-to-end enterprise RPO partner will collaborate with the partner organisation to identify optimal solutions and co-conceptualize an RPO that aligns with their partner’s talent requisites and strategic objectives.

Cpl's Talent Evolution Group employs a distinctive process for RPO services, comprised of the Elements of Talent Innovation. This approach enables the Talent Evolution Group to leverage extensive industry expertise to craft a programme that is uniquely tailored to satisfy the client's recruitment objectives 


Figure 1. Elements of Talent Innovation 

Learn more about Talent Evolution Group's 'Elements of Talent Innovation.'


Project Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)

A project-based RPO solution is optimal for short-to-medium term scenarios; like expanding into new jurisdictions and establishing new locations. This solution is ideally suited for start-ups, expansion phases, or project-specific hiring necessities.  

Project RPO consultants collaborate with client organisations to formulate a solution that encompasses all or selective aspects of the recruitment process. This RPO seamlessly integrates with existing talent acquisition teams and strategies, ensuring no disruptions 


Selective Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)

bespoke Selective RPO offering enables organisations to tailor the support their organisation requires.  

Client organisations can opt for a part or multiple parts of the recruitment process that they wish to outsource, and the partnered RPO team will deliver optimised solutions. 

Selective RPO solutions may include sourcing and screening, onboarding, or pipeline and candidate assessments.  

This system boasts a 'demonstrated success record' in facilitating volume or niche hiring. A Selective RPO partner will customise a Selective RPO to meet the client organisation’s specific needs. 


Embedded Talent Acquisition Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)

An Embedded Talent Acquisition RPO provides the adaptability to transform an organisation’s Human Resources (HR) function and talent resources. This embedded solution can enable organisations to bolster the internal talent function to support organisational talent needs, allowing organisations to address other business initiatives. 

An Embedded Talent Acquisition RPO affords immediate access to proficient recruitment and sourcing professionals without requiring process or technology implementation. 

A bespoke embedded talent acquisition solution is engineered to integrate with an organisation’s existing talent acquisition process, ensuring minimal disruption and immediate benefits. 

Embedded talent acquisition models are intentionally designed to facilitate swift scaling up or down, introducing new skillsets and capabilities or services. This is an ever-evolving solution, in line with the client organisation’s changing needs. 


Speak with one of our specialists to learn more about which type of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) can best support your organisation.