Listen "Ep 14 Best Practices for Successful External Recruitment Partnership"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Time to Hire, acclaimed RPO leaders Kris Fox and Zach Coffey at Hueman join Lamees to discuss best practices for successfully implementing an external partnership. They will share valuable tips on ensuring a successful external recruitment (RPO implementation) and emphasize the importance of setting clear goals, building a strong team, and establishing a solid project plan. These tips help create a foundation to support your new implementation.Hueman, a leading national people solutions organization and a gold member of the RPOA, has been instrumental in shaping the RPO landscape. We are proud to announce that Joe Marino, Hueman's Chief Operating Officer, has recently joined the RPOA Advisory Board, further demonstrating our commitment to excellence and industry leadership. IntroHow do you build a solid foundation for an RPO implementation? [4:12]What are the five critical areas for a successful implementation? [6:16]What is the role of an implementation lead in project management, and how do they handle pushback? [10:35]What is the importance of establishing critical roles in implementation, and how can visual aids help with project planning? [14:16]What is the required effort for a talent acquisition leader to implement an RPO? [17:47]Overall, what should a successful implementation of RPO services look like? [20:12]Key Takeaways [24:47]OutroContact the RPO Association at [email protected] the RPO Association today to stay ahead of the latest trends and best practices in talent acquisition, achieve your professional goals, and benefit from improved business performance. https://resources.rpoassociation.org/join Follow Kris Fox on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khfox/Follow Zach Coffey on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-coffey/Follow Lamees Abourahma on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lameesabourahma/ Follow the RPOA on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/recruitment-process-outsourcing-association-rpoa-/For more information about Hueman: https://www.huemanrpo.com/ For more information about the RPOA: https://www.rpoassociation.org/About the Podcast Time to Hire is produced by the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association (RPOA), the leading authority on recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) foresight and innovation, and the trusted convener for the global RPO community. Through conversations with industry leaders, the podcast explores the trends, insights, and innovations shaping the future of talent acquisition. Learn more about RPOA and join the community at: https://www.rpoassociation.org. Follow the host, Lamees Abourahma, on LinkedIn.
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