Name: Reed Talent Solutions
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Question 1

What is RPO?

Accepted Answer

Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) is the outsourcing of all, or part, of a company’s permanent recruitment requirements. An RPO could include delivery of the end-to-end recruitment process, from workforce planning through to the on-boarding of a new hire. It could also encompass a single element of the recruitment process, such as attraction or selection, or a combination of different elements.

Question 2

What RPO services are available through Reed Talent Solutions?

Accepted Answer

We offer three core RPO services, which can be fully adapted to your company’s needs:

Talent Partner
A fully outsourced end-to-end permanent talent solution, which includes workforce planning, internal mobility, attraction, selection and on-boarding - all managed by a single provider (Reed Talent Solutions).

Talent Now
A fast to deploy permanent talent solution designed to best respond to immediate and short-term increases in staffing needs. These maybe the result of opening a new office or an unexpectedly high recruitment demand.

Talent Select
A fully flexible recruitment solution that allows you to choose from a range of permanent recruitment modules. You can pick the component parts you need, such as screening high volumes of applications, conducting telephone interviews, delivering assessment centres, pre-employment vetting or on-boarding.

Question 3

What are the benefits of RPO?

Accepted Answer

An RPO solution provides you with complete visibility and control over your entire recruitment process or a single stage within the process, helping you to make informed recruitment decisions.

Key benefits include:

Reduced time to hire
Reduced cost
Improved candidate quality
Greater visibility and control of your recruitment
Access to market-leading recruitment and HR expertise
Enhanced Employer Value Proposition
Improved selection methods
Access to a wider pool of candidates through the use of referrals and alumni communities

Question 4

Do I have to outsource all of my recruitment function, or can I just outsource a specific part of the process/outsource recruitment for specific roles?

Accepted Answer

You can outsource all of your recruitment function, or just a specific part, depending on your needs. Some businesses outsource the recruitment of a particular type of role (e.g. contact centre roles). Other businesses use our RPO solution to provide scalable on-demand resource for a specific campaign or project.

Question 5

Will RPO save me money?

Accepted Answer

Yes. RPO solutions can save you money by providing you with:

Increased direct sourcing, thereby reducing agency spend
Improved candidate quality, preventing the need to re-advertise roles
More efficient processes, driving cost efficiencies

Question 6

How do you use technology?

Accepted Answer

Our use of technology depends on the service required. Typically, we use technology to automate elements of the recruitment process (such as scheduling interviews) and to provide management information reporting. We use the following technology:

Applicant tracking systems
Artificial intelligence selection tools
Talent pooling applications
Social media aggregators
On-boarding platforms

We have the experience and expertise to help create a holistic technology solution that’s the right fit for your business.

Question 7

Will the RPO service operate on-site or off-site?

Accepted Answer

That’s up to you, and depends on what works best for your business. We can offer full time, on-site teams that act as an extension of your HR function. Alternatively, we can deliver the resourcing and administration services off-site. Or, you can have a blend of the two.

Question 8

Does RPO only work for large, global companies?

Accepted Answer

Not at all – whilst the large, global companies were the first to adopt RPO services, there’s an RPO solution to fit every size of business. If you have unwanted agency spend, or are struggling with time to hire or attracting the right candidates, then an RPO solution will provide a suitable method to address these challenges.

Question 9

What should I look for in an RPO partner?

Accepted Answer

It is important to engage with an RPO partner who has proven experience and expertise in recruitment outsourcing. Your RPO partner should design a solution which will best respond to your specific requirements.

Contingent Solutions

Permanent Solutions

Consultancy Solutions

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Recruitment Process Outsourcing

Supporting your talent strategy

Scalability

Access to talent

Compliance

Cost savings

Access to expertise

Employer brand

Why choose us?

Case studies & insights

Large scale expansion for a national welfare-to-work company

Fast and agile deployment of laboratory professionals during the pandemic

Why organisations are implementing virtual recruitment permanently

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