A race for candidates. That’s how our team described the current hiring climate on our latest webinar with the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association (RPOA) whom we partnered with to discuss “Overcoming the Challenges of Volume Hiring.” There’s no question that high-volume hiring is difficult in today’s environment. In the webinar, our team shared that it’s not about what you do, but rather how you do it that will help you succeed. We’re sharing the highlights below, but listen to the webinar recording to dig deeper into the conversation.   Our VP and President Pam Verhoff kicked of ..read more

Economic growth, continued COVID fallout and DEI initiatives under the microscope: we’re tackling just how these issues are impacting talent acquisition in our latest report, available for download now.    First up: the economy. Expectations for economic growth this year keep rising and rising, alongside the need for talent. The unemployment rate dropped down to 6% in March, leaving us up just 1.4 percentage points from March 2020. What’s spurring on the economy? The federal stimulus package, lessening COVID restrictions as vaccination numbers rise, and the activity boom happen ..read more

Perfect, granted, is a strong word. But, if ever there was a time for strength and conviction in hiring precision, it is now. As businesses and communities emerge from the weight of a year of pandemic losses, they are looking to rebuild their teams, and to do it well will take excellent hiring processes. Here’s why.   A Perfect Storm of Supply + Demand Economists estimate job growth will exceed 500,000 per month in the near term and gain even more hiring momentum as the pandemic wanes. Jobs will be plentiful, but with unemployment still high, candidates will also be abundant. For HR and ..read more

Companies are facing an uphill battle when it comes to finding great talent. That said, it’s for reasons much, much bigger than the skills gap or any other current market challenge that exists today. It’s because of an outdated perspective on recruiting and how success is measured.   Let’s start with what we know.    Talent is a company’s greatest differentiator, and finding great candidates is consistently ranked as a top three business priority among CEOs. Cost per hire (CPH) is widely seen as the most important recruiting metric today. All decisions are viewed through the C ..read more

Each quarter Advanced RPO publishes a comprehensive digest of news, trends and insights impacting the talent acquisition industry. Our goal is to give TA leaders an informative guide on what’s new and next in the space, so they can ensure their recruitment strategies are reflective of the current market. We can all agree that 2020 was unlike any other year, and the COVID-19 pandemic changed the course of the industry in both immediate and lasting ways. Our Q4 Talent Acquisition Industry Insights Report examines just how the economy, the jobs market and the workplace were affected, as well as ..read more

Recruitment Processing Outsourcing (RPO) is on the rise. Despite the economic challenges so far this year, the latest Technavio research predicts that the RPO market will grow by $5 billion at a CAGR of over 14% between now and 2024. The growth in the RPO industry is exciting, but with it comes increased competition from new RPO players entering the market and existing RPOs who are merging with or acquiring companies to rapidly expand. With an ever-expanding number of choices, how can a company determine which RPO provider is best for them?   An RPO refresher A third-party RPO provider a ..read more

During the third quarter of 2020, companies attempted to right-size their businesses – and business practices – to meet the ever-changing needs of customers in the era of COVID-19. In our Q3 2020 Talent Acquisition Industry Insights Report, we go behind the statistics to give you a comprehensive look at today’s trends on the economy, the jobs market and the workplace. Here are just a few of the highlights.   Remote work is here to stay The last three months were incredibly telling for businesses, as we learned which crisis-induced trends were temporary and which ones are on their way to ..read more

If you feel like you’re on a rollercoaster these days, you’re not alone. COVID-19 continues to upend the daily lives of most Americans, many of whom are treading water with their health, family responsibilities, or employment challenges: and sometimes all of the above. Business leaders also face a particularly precarious time, as they make tough decisions around continuity, talent acquisition strategy, and shifting client priorities.   We’re here to help. In the latest Advanced RPO Talent Insights Report, we take a closer look at recent employment statistics, economic forecasts and indus ..read more

Now more than ever it is important to have a virtual hiring process that is aligned with both HR manager expectations and provides an excellent candidate experience. This inforgraphic shares some of the keys to a successful virtual hiring program. Download Infographic Here   ..read more

The talent marketplace has experienced considerable changes the past several weeks, and recovery from this pandemic will look different for each company. The list of questions and concerns leaders face changes daily, and organizational uncertainty remains at an all-time high.   Below are several questions for leaders to consider when preparing a hiring recovery plan:   1. What does ‘recovery’ look like and what is the timeline?1 Recovery to relative normalcy will be a stop-and-start experience as we continue to respond to flare-ups of the virus. Experts confirmed that we need to be ..read more