Time to Hire

From Tool Users to Trusted Advisors: John Fitzgerald on AI Strategy, Organizational Readiness, and What RPO Partners Must Deliver Now

Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

AI consulting and expertise have become the top capability buyers demand from RPO partners — surpassing operational delivery for the first time. According to the 2026 RPOA RPO Buyer Trends Study (conducted with Lighthouse Research & Advisory, n≈1,000 employers), 29% of employers cite balancing AI benefits against risk as their primary challenge, and 21% struggle to gain leadership buy-in for AI recruiting technology. The organizations that bridge that gap won't just use AI — they'll advise on it.

How can talent leaders distinguish between an RPO provider that deploys AI tools and one that delivers genuine strategic advisory — and what questions should they ask before signing? In this episode of Time to Hire, host Lamees Abourahma speaks with John Fitzgerald, President and Chief Strategy Innovation Officer of LevelUP HCS, about organizational readiness, stakeholder alignment, change management for recruiting teams, fraud detection as an emerging AI priority, and why ISO certification may be the clearest signal of a trustworthy RPO partner.

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.

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Skills Over Jobs: Stefan Lint on Navigating Talent Scarcity, AI, and the Future of RPO

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

In today’s evolving talent landscape, organizations face a paradox: a cooling labor market alongside persistent shortages in high-value skills. As Stefan Lint explains, the shift from a “labor market” to a “skills market” reframes hiring strategy entirely. According to LinkedIn, 75% of recruiters report difficulty filling roles due to skills gaps (LinkedIn Global Talent Trends). This imbalance drives competition for geographically bound and niche capabilities, forcing employers to rethink sourcing, assessment, and workforce planning through a skills-first lens today effectively.

How can organizations proactively secure scarce skills while improving hiring precision? In this episode, host Lamees Abourahma speaks with Stefan Lint, Workforce Advisor at Orion Talent, about building talent communities, leveraging AI for faster assessment, and using market intelligence to guide workforce strategy. They explore how RPO solutions are evolving from transactional recruiting to highly customized, consultative partnerships that enable better hiring decisions in complex, skills-driven markets today and beyond.

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Navigating Skills Gaps, Passive Talent, and Embedded Recruiting Strategy with Lori Prehar

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Hiring demand is no longer linear—it’s uneven, unpredictable, and increasingly skills-driven. While some roles stall, others remain critically hard to fill, forcing talent leaders to rethink traditional hiring strategies. According to LinkedIn’s Global Talent Trends, 76% of talent professionals say skills-first hiring is a priority, yet many organizations still rely on outdated pedigree models. This tension is reshaping how RPO providers deliver value, requiring more flexible, human-centered, and data-informed approaches to workforce planning and execution.

So how can talent leaders balance shifting demand, evolving skill requirements, and candidate expectations in a cautious market? In this episode, host Lamees Abourahma speaks with Lori Prehar, Managing Director of ZRG Embedded Recruiting, to explore embedded recruiting models, passive talent strategies, and the shift toward skills-based hiring. Together, they unpack how RPO leaders can stay agile, deepen client partnerships, and build resilient talent strategies in today’s dynamic labor market.

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Closing the Skills Gap: Jim Sheehan on the Silver Wave, Skills-First Hiring, and AI-Driven Talent Strategy in Advanced Manufacturing

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

The manufacturing sector is facing a talent crisis that no amount of job postings will solve. Gartner predicts that by 2030, half of all enterprises will face irreversible skill shortages in critical roles — a warning that lands especially hard in advanced manufacturing and supply chain, where the silver wave of retiring skilled workers is already accelerating. Internal equity failures and uncompetitive compensation are quietly undermining hiring pipelines, putting organizations at risk of losing the talent they already have while failing to attract the specialized workers they urgently need.

How should manufacturing and supply chain leaders close critical skills gaps when the talent they need doesn't yet exist in the market? In this episode of Time to Hire, host Lamees Abourahma is joined by Jim Sheehan, Vice President at MAU Workforce Solutions, to explore skills-first hiring strategies, apprenticeship models, passive candidate engagement, and how AI-driven talent intelligence is reshaping how organizations source, assess, and retain specialized talent.

Statistic source: Gartner, "Future of Work Trends Post-COVID-19," 2021. Referenced directly in the episode transcript.

Correction: the client program Jim referenced should have a 12-month time period, not 12-weeks.

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Fede Calvino on Skills-First Hiring, AI Recalibration, and Global Talent Strategy in a Restructured Labor Market

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

When hiring slows but demand for specialized skills accelerates, talent leaders face a paradox. According to LinkedIn’s Global Talent Trends research, 73% of professionals are passive candidates—open to opportunity but not actively applying—reshaping how employers must engage talent. In this recalibrated market, organizations are cutting noncritical roles while aggressively investing in AI, automation, and high-impact skill sets. The result? A mismatch between available workers and enterprise-ready capabilities, especially in AI engineering, digital transformation, and healthcare capacity.

So how can talent acquisition leaders hire for emerging skills while navigating uncertainty and global restructuring? In this episode of Time to Hire, host Lamees Abourahma speaks with Fede Calvino, Co-Founder and CSO of TAM Solutions, about skills-first hiring, passive candidate engagement, Latin American talent intelligence, and how RPO providers can deliver speed, context, and risk reduction in high-stakes hiring environments.

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Winning the AI Talent Race: Grant Jessup on Specialized Hiring, Passive Talent Strategy, and the Future of RPO

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500

Hiring volume may be cooling, but competition for specialized skills is intensifying. As AI adoption accelerates across industries, organizations face a widening gap between evolving role requirements and available talent. According to LinkedIn’s Workforce Report, 73% of professionals are passive candidates, making precision engagement more critical than ever (LinkedIn Talent Solutions). The strategic implication is clear: companies must rethink sourcing models, redefine job criteria around skills, and build sustainable pipelines that extend beyond traditional industry boundaries.

So how can organizations win scarce AI-adjacent and hybrid talent without overwhelming lean internal TA teams? In this episode, Lamees Abourahma speaks with Grant Jessup, Global Head of Sales and Solutions at LevelUP HCS, a Silver member of the RPOA. They explore passive talent strategy, embedded RPO models, skills-first hiring, and how flexible recruitment partnerships enable access to specialized and underrepresented talent pools in a rapidly evolving market.

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Applicant Fraud and How to Detect Fake Candidates

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Applicant fraud is no longer a fringe issue—it’s becoming a structural risk in talent acquisition. As AI tools make it easier to fabricate resumes, manipulate interviews, and even generate synthetic identities, recruiters face mounting pressure to verify credibility without sacrificing candidate experience. Gartner projects that by 2028, 25% of job candidates globally could be fake (Gartner, 2023), signaling a major shift in how organizations must approach hiring governance and risk mitigation.

So how can talent leaders balance speed, candidate experience, and fraud detection in an AI-driven market?

In this episode, host Lamees Abourahma welcomes Matt Corbett, President of ZRG Embedded Recruiting RPO, and Dan Harten of HireEZ, Customer Marketing Strategist, to explore five levels of applicant fraud (from AI-assisted embellishment to state-sponsored infiltration) and outline practical, recruiter-led strategies to build more fraud-resilient hiring practices in 2026 and beyond.

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Ep 50 Skills-First Hiring in 2026: How AI, Emerging Skills, and RPO Are Redefining Talent Acquisition with Chip Holmes

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0500

In 2026, demand for emerging skills is accelerating even as overall hiring slows—yet only 21% of companies have fully adopted skills-based hiring, according to LinkedIn’s 2024 Future of Recruiting report. Talent acquisition and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) teams face a widening execution gap as AI and automation create new roles faster than traditional, credential-based hiring can keep up. Only a small share of employers are redesigning sourcing, screening, and workforce planning to capture this opportunity, while most risk deeper talent shortages, stalled innovation, and long-term competitiveness challenges.

Bridging this gap requires rethinking how organizations define, find, and develop talent. In this episode of the Time to Hire podcast, host Lamees Abourahma speaks with RPO leader Chip Holmes of Randall Reilly to examine how RPO providers and talent leaders can use skills-first hiring, talent communities, cross-industry recruiting, and targeted outreach to underrepresented groups to close critical capability gaps and build resilient, future-ready workforces.

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Ep 49 Skills-First Revolution: Kyle MK on Redefining Talent Acquisition

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Did you know that 81% of jobs on Indeed are now matched to candidates based on skills, not degrees? Yet talent acquisition leaders struggle as employer expectations outpace candidate realities—creating a crisis where high hopes and rigid requirements collide. With only a small fraction of job seekers filling out "what do you want to do" fields on job sites (according to Indeed), recruitment faces unprecedented disconnect, making it urgent for employers to rethink old hiring playbooks. Only by embracing new approaches, organizations can seize the skills-first hiring opportunity to future-proof their teams.

What should forward-thinking organizations do when the rules of hiring are being rewritten at record speed? In this episode of the Time to Hire podcast from the 2025 RPOA Annual Conference, host Lamees Abourahma welcomes Kyle MK, Indeed’s Senior Talent Strategy Advisor and bestselling author, to explain how skills-first frameworks—and smart use of AI—are transforming the way employers attract and retain talent.

Indeed is a sponsor of the 2025 RPOA Annual Conference and a Gold Partner of the RPO Association.

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Transformation: The New Role of Recruitment Process Outsourcing with Alex Ridder

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500

The RPO landscape faces a reckoning: according to Nelson Hall, 60% of buyers now view providers as largely interchangeable—a figure underscoring industry-wide commoditization. As Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) leaders struggle to differentiate amidst shrinking margins and rapid AI transformation, this crisis demands urgent adaptation. Only forward-thinking providers who evolve beyond transactional models can unlock lasting client value and seize tomorrow’s opportunity in an era where business outcomes, not just hires, define success.

Amidst this competitive tension, how can RPOs transform from cost-focused vendors to strategic business partners—or even indispensable catalysts? In this episode of the Time to Hire podcast, host Lamees Abourahma welcomes Alex Ridder, Global Head of Client Partnerships at LHH, to reveal how RPOs can drive real transformation, enhance workforce agility, and shape the future of work. Recorded live at the trusted RPOA annual gathering, this episode delivers expert insights for the entire RPO community.

LHH is a sponsor of the 2025 RPOA Annual Conference and a Gold Member of the RPO Association.

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Ep 47 The End of Recruitment as We Know It with Scotty AI Co-Founder

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500

AI-driven recruiting is rewriting the rules of talent acquisition. At the 2025 RPOA Annual Conference, we learned of an innovative AI hiring platform that made 5,201 hires in just 12 hours, compared to only 40 by a traditional human team (according to Stan Wasalski, Co-founder, Scotty AI). Recruitment organizations worldwide are confronting a crisis: AI digital workers now outperform humans not only in speed, but in empathy and judgment. Only RPOs (recruitment process outsourcing providers) embracing experimentation with AI can seize this opportunity and avoid obsolescence.

Solving this unprecedented disruption requires practical, bold strategies. In this episode of the Time to Hire podcast, host Lamees Abourahma welcomes industry innovator Stan Wasalski. He explains how multi-agent AI systems can revamp high-volume hiring, compliance, and candidate experience. Recorded live at the 2025 RPOA Annual Conference, this conversation delivers actionable insights for RPO leaders seeking to thrive as recruitment is redefined by artificial intelligence.

Scotty AI is a sponsor of the 2025 RPOA Annual Conference and a partner of the RPO Association.

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Ep 46 Thriving Through Turbulence: RPO Leadership Resilliance with Terry Terhark

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500

Global RPO revenue growth took a stark turn, with 2024 marking a -13% drop and 2025 showing flat or even negative growth (according to multiple industry analysts). As the RPO industry faces unstable markets, leaders must navigate economic uncertainty, mounting client caution, and the soaring demand for frontline hiring. Only those who adapt strategy and blend innovation with trusted relationships will seize the opportunities in this challenging climate.

Confronting this turbulence, this episode—recorded live at the 2025 RPOA Annual Conference, cementing RPOA’s role as the trusted convener for the industry—dives deep. Host Lamees Abourahma sits down with RPO pioneer Terry Terhart (former CEO, enterprise RPO leader) to share how RPO providers can balance AI with human touch, sustain profitability, and stand out through flexibility, creativity, and enduring client partnerships. Tune in for actionable strategies from the heart of the RPO community.

NXTThing is a sponsor of the 2025 RPOA Annual Conference and a Silver Member of the RPO Association.

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Ep 45 AI Governance & Trust in Recruitment: Insights from FairNow's CEO

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500

AI adoption is transforming recruitment, yet 30+ new global AI regulations introduced in just four years reveal a sector racing to manage unprecedented risk. Recruitment leaders grapple with the mounting challenge of implementing trustworthy AI. Only organizations investing in robust governance strategies today will seize tomorrow’s opportunities, while others face stalled innovation and escalating compliance threats.

How can recruitment process outsourcing leaders (RPOs) innovate without losing trust? In this special episode of the Time to Hire podcast, recorded live at the 2025 RPOA Annual Conference, host Lamees Abourahma welcomes guests Guru Sethupathy (CEO, Fair Now) and Emily Khan (Head of Product & Innovation, Human People Solutions). Together, they show how recruitment organizations can build AI governance frameworks that enhance trust, ensure compliance, and accelerate progress. Drawing on deep industry expertise and practical case studies, this conversation cements RPOA’s role as the trusted convener for the entire RPO community.

Hueman RPO is a sponsor of the 2025 RPOA Annual Conference and a Gold Member of the RPO Association.

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Ep 44 AI-Native Talent Strategies: Future-Proofing RPO with Jordan Morrow

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500

Today’s talent acquisition landscape is experiencing rapid disruption. Did you know that 90% of employees use generative AI, yet only 40% of enterprises provide official access, according to industry research? Talent leaders face a mounting crisis: adoption is outpacing oversight, creating real “shadow AI” and data security risks. With 90-99% of the workforce lacking formal backgrounds in data and AI, only organizations prepared for this revolution will seize emerging opportunities.

In this special episode, you’ll hear an edited version of Jordan Morrow’s keynote from the 2025 RPOA Annual Conference in Chicago. How can organizations move beyond AI hype to create truly human-centric, value-driven recruiting strategies? Join host Lamees Abourahma as she introduces Jordan Morrow, Senior Vice President of Data and AI Transformation at AgileOne—known as the “Godfather of Data Literacy”—to reveal how forward-thinking leaders can harness AI for smarter, proactive talent acquisition and reshape the future of RPO.

AgileOne is a sponsor of the annual conference and a Gold Member of the RPO Association.

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Ep 43 Ted Pierni of Robertson Explains How Organizations Can Transform Their Talent Acquisition Function

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Across the talent acquisition landscape, 77% of companies report difficulty keeping teams right-sized amid unpredictable hiring cycles, according to the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association (RPOA). Recruiting leaders confront a perfect storm: skills gaps are widening, candidate fraud is on the rise, and AI disrupts every facet of hiring. Only 42% of organizations proactively modernize their recruitment processes when volatility strikes, putting business agility and resilience at risk.

Amid this shake-up, how can organizations make their hiring strategies future-ready, manage compliance, and deliver a standout candidate experience—all at scale? In this episode of the Time to Hire podcast, host Lamees Abourahma sits down with Ted Pierni, Head of Delivery at Robertson and Company, to explore how innovative RPO models can solve today's biggest recruiting pains. With over 25 years leading recruitment transformation, Ted offers hard-won insights for building resilient, data-driven teams in an era of rapid change.

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Ep 42 Why Joe Cote Champions RPO As A Stabilizing Force In A Volatile Tech Market

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

A handful of $500 million-plus Series A rounds in AI highlight capital concentrating into a small set of hyperscale bets. Tech hiring pipelines expand at unnatural speed as AI-focused candidates flood postings, creating a volume shock that overwhelms screening systems. Recruiters confront shifting skill demands, hyper-competitive compensation dynamics, and application pools engineered by AI tools rather than genuine qualifications. Only a low single-digit share of applicants, on average, reaches true alignment with role requirements, exposing a widening gap that erodes capability, accuracy, and workforce readiness

Managing this volatility requires organizations to redesign recruiting architectures that withstand rapid market swings. In this episode of the Time to Hire podcast, host Lamees Abourahma speaks with Joe Cote, Managing Director at ZRG, to clarify how technology companies construct scalable, resilient hiring engines amid AI-driven disruption. Together, they analyze how RPO models, outbound sourcing strategies, and skills-based assessment frameworks generate sharper decisions, stronger funnels, and more sustainable long-term talent outcomes.

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Ep 41 Heather Taylor of MAU: How to Build a Resilient Talent Pipeline Without Over-Hiring in a Downturn

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

A majority of talent acquisition (TA) leaders lack hiring strategies ready for market fluctuations. This data expose how quickly teams lose traction when demand drops. Today’s talent acquisition teams face shrinking req loads, rising pressure to prove value, and unpredictable workforce needs, a combination driving a widening performance gap. Only a small fraction leverages data-driven workforce planning to convert this slowdown into strategic momentum, leaving most employers vulnerable to escalating costs, weakened pipelines, and missed growth windows.

Solving this uncertainty requires rethinking the entire recruiting engine—so what should TA leaders do to build resilience in a soft market? In this episode of the Time to Hire podcast, host Lamees Abourahma speaks with Heather Taylor, Director of RPO Solutions at MAU Workforce Solutions, to examine how RPO partnerships, analytics, and smarter processes strengthen quality of hire, reduce cost, and future-proof talent strategies across shifting labor conditions.

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Ep 40 Why RPO partnerships fail (and what ZRG and Symbotic did differently)

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In high-growth technology sectors, talent acquisition leaders face an unprecedented scaling challenge: how can organizations rapidly deploy recruiting capacity while maintaining quality and cultural fit? The RPOA's 2025 RPO Trends Report shows that relationship quality ranks as the top factor in RPO partnership success. Technology companies scaling warehouse automation and robotics operations struggle to build recruiting teams fast enough to support 30+ site deployments across multiple states simultaneously. According to a McKinsey report, only strategic embedded RPO partnerships that integrate seamlessly with internal teams can deliver flexibility and expertise to achieve rapid, scalable workforce growth aligned with business goals.

Solving this capacity-quality paradox requires rethinking traditional vendor relationships. In this episode of the Time to Hire podcast, host Lamees Abourahma speaks with Matt Corbett, President at ZRG Embedded Recruiting, alongside his clients Martha Bradley and Alex McGrane of Symbotic, to explore how RPO partnerships evolve from transactional services into strategic talent engines. They reveal the communication practices, flexibility frameworks, and integration strategies that transformed Symbotic's recruiting operations during their IPO and explosive growth phase.

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Ep 39 Diana Doro of Orion Talent: Why Employer Brand Matters More Than Ever (And What to Do About It)

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Research shows referred candidates get hired at a rate of 30% compared to just 7% for applicants sourced through traditional job boards.

Today's employers face an unprecedented challenge: quality candidates no longer fill the top of the funnel the way they once did, rendering traditional job board strategies obsolete. Candidates have stopped downloading job board apps and browsing corporate career sites. Instead, they rely on trust, transparency, and referrals from their professional networks. In an era of Glassdoor and rapid Gen Z information sharing, employer reputation spreads faster than ever, demanding authenticity at every touchpoint. Companies that ignore online conversations or misalign their employer brand with actual employee experience risk losing top talent before interviews begin.

In this episode of the Time to Hire podcast, host Lamees Abourahma speaks with Diana Doro, VP of Business Development at Orion Talent and RPO Association founding member, to explore how organizations can build authentic employer brands that resonate across diverse talent pools. The conversation focuses on military and veteran candidates, the second-largest unique talent pool in the workforce, while demonstrating measurable effects on business through retention, time-to-fill, and quality of hire metrics.

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Key statistics referenced:

30% of new hires come from employee referrals compared to just 7% for applicants sourced through traditional job boards. - ERIN

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Ep 38 Elaine Nicol of AgileOne on How to Build a Magnetic Employer Brand Without a Massive Budget

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Your Employer Brand Bleeds Talent—And You Don't Even Know It

According to Lighthouse Research & Advisory, 83% of candidates distrust employer brand authenticity—a crisis that costs organizations their best talent before interviews even begin. Talent acquisition leaders confront a stark reality: while 72% of professionals refuse to apply to companies with negative reputations (even when unemployed), most organizations treat employer branding as an afterthought rather than a strategic imperative. Companies that fail to build magnetic employer brands will find themselves locked out of increasingly competitive talent markets, watching top candidates flow toward competitors who've mastered authentic storytelling and cultural alignment.

How can organizations rebuild candidate trust and transform their employer brands into talent magnets? In this episode of the Time to Hire podcast from the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association, host Lamees Abourahma interviews Elaine Nicol, Senior Director of RPO Customer Experience at Agile One, to explore how talent leaders can assess and strengthen their employer brands using a comprehensive eight-dimension framework. Nicol shares actionable strategies for minimizing unconscious bias, leveraging employee advocacy, and progressing through the employer branding maturity model to create authentic brands that attract and retain exceptional talent.

This episode features Elaine Nicol's presentation from an RPOA webinar on employer branding. Throughout the conversation, Elaine references her slides and framework materials. Access the webinar on the RPOA website here.

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Ep 37 Hillary Jarman of Hueman People Solutions: How to Build Strong Healthcare Employer Branding Without Slowing Down Hiring

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

According to Deloitte, companies that effectively activate their employer value proposition can improve retention by up to 69%, yet healthcare systems face unprecedented talent shortages. The American Healthcare Association reports healthcare organizations expect a deficit of nearly 100,000 critical workers by 2028 while battling post-COVID financial pressures. To make matters worse, Lighthouse Research & Advisory shows only 17% of candidates trust employer brand claims, creating a credibility gap that forces leaders to choose between authentic branding and rapid hiring.

Solving this crisis requires answering how healthcare employers can integrate operational efficiency with genuine employer branding without sacrificing either priority. In this episode of the Time to Hire podcast, Lamees Abourahma speaks with Hilary Jarman, Vice President of Talent Marketing and Product Strategy at Hueman People Solutions—a leading RPO provider and Gold member of the RPO Association—to explore how healthcare organizations can use authentic storytelling and streamlined processes to attract committed frontline talent.

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Sources:

An employer value proposition effectively activated can improve retention by up to 69%,

Healthcare organizations expect to lose nearly 100,000 critical workers by 2028,

Only 17% of candidates trust employers' brand claims.

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Ep 36 Emily Gordon & Zack Flippo of Randall Reilly on Brand Marketing for Transportation Companies

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

With an 80% average turnover rate plaguing the trucking industry, transportation organizations struggle to fill critical positions while facing an unprecedented driver shortage. The trucking sector needs 1.2 million new drivers over the next decade, yet current recruitment strategies continue to fail at scale. Only 17% of candidates believe employers are honest about their employer brand, creating a crisis of trust that compounds talent acquisition challenges. This shortage threatens the backbone of American commerce, forcing companies to rethink their entire approach to talent attraction and retention.

Solving this talent crisis requires more than traditional recruitment tactics—it demands authentic employer branding that prioritizes mindshare over market share. In this episode of the Time to Hire podcast, host Lamees Abourahma speaks with Emily Gordon, and Zack Flippo of Randall Reilly, to explore how transportation firms can build genuine employee value propositions that attract drivers and create lasting competitive advantage. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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Emily Gordon, Senior Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Randall Reilly

Zack Flippo, Director of Sales Enablement at Randall Reilly

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Ep 35: Michelle Krier of Advanced RPO: How to Fill Food and Beverage Jobs Without Losing Day-One Hires

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Food and Beverage industry and other high-volume-hiring industries face a critical employer branding crisis costing organizations qualified candidates and revenue daily. Production, quality control, and engineering roles now require what industry experts call "radical transparency over sugar-coating" - candidates demand honest conversations about workplace culture and conditions. Organizations deploying generic "people-first" messaging watch candidates abandon the process for competitors offering videos of authentic day-in-the-life experiences during the hiring process.

In this episode of Time to Hire from the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association, host Lamees Abourahma welcomes Michelle Krier from Advanced RPO to discuass why talent acquisition leaders must abandon bland, undifferentiated employer brands that mirror every competitor. Krier exposes the disconnect between company brands and employer brands, explaining how recruiters can balance high-volume hiring speed with meaningful candidate experiences. Learn practical strategies for eliminating friction points that cause day-one departures, measuring employer brand effectiveness through candidate Net Promoter Scores, and creating transparent communications that attract right-fit candidates while reducing costly turnover cycles in this demanding industry. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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Michelle Krier, Senior Vice President at Advanced RPO

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EP 34 Jamie Minier of NXTThing RPO: For Talent Leaders Tired of Losing Candidates to Slow Hiring

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

High-volume hiring faces a critical speed-to-hire crisis costing organizations top talent daily. Frontline positions now require what industry experts call "drive-through hiring" - candidates expect job offers as quickly as they receive fast-food orders. Organizations deploying lengthy applications and password-protected portals watch qualified candidates abandon the process for competitors offering streamlined, mobile-friendly experiences completable in 60 seconds or less.

In this episode of Time to Hire from the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association, host Lamees Abourahma welcomes Jamie Minier, President at NXTThing and RPOA member, who brings over 25 years of RPO expertise to discuss the explosive growth of Project RPO solutions and strategic approaches to frontline hiring challenges. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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Ep 33 The Future of Workforce Intelligence: Raleen Gagnon on Building Predictive Hiring Strategies

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Raleen Gagnon joins Lamees Abourahma to discuss how global workforce intelligence transforms talent acquisition strategy, why traditional outsourcing assumptions no longer work, and how predictive data gives companies a competitive edge in today's rapidly changing market. Learn how Raleen solved the frustrating challenge of using 30+ different tools by building TalentEdge—a unified platform that consolidates global workforce data and provides 3-6 month market forecasting.

What talent acquisition leaders will discover:

Why India and the Philippines don't always make the right outsourcing destinations anymore
How to use workforce intelligence to maximize margins and speed up hiring
The hidden costs of employment that go far beyond salary in global markets
How predictive analytics inform your workforce planning and budgeting decisions
Why startups and mid-size companies now need global workforce strategies, not just enterprises
Real-world applications: from margin optimization to sales pipeline development

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Raleen Gagnon, CEO of TalentEdgeAI

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Ep 32 Heather Siler on Why Smart Healthcare Leaders Prefer Flexible Recruitment Solutions

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0400

Heather Siler from Hire Velocity joins Lamees Abourahma to discuss how Project RPO can solve healthcare's most pressing talent challenges, from managing workforce fluctuations to scaling teams rapidly across multiple geographies. They explore real-world examples of successful implementations, the evolving role of AI in recruitment, and why the human touch remains irreplaceable in healthcare hiring. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Key Takeaways Include:

Project RPO offers flexible solutions for time-sensitive, geography-specific, or volume-based hiring needs
Healthcare organizations can maintain their existing TA functions while leveraging specialized project teams for unique challenges
Technology enhances efficiency but human interaction remains critical for quality hiring
Successful RPO implementation requires strong leadership buy-in and clear communication
RPO partners act as brand ambassadors, going to market as your organization rather than just providing candidates from a "black book"

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Heather Siler, Vice President of Talent Solutions at Hire Velocity

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EP 31 Leigh Cuevas on Using Direct Sourcing to Build Proactive Talent Communities

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Leigh Cuevas joins Lamees Abourahma to discuss the three critical shifts every TA leader must make: moving from reactive to proactive sourcing, turning sourcers into passionate brand ambassadors, and building engaged talent communities before you need them. Discover the proven framework that cut one aerospace manufacturer's time-to-fill in half while boosting retention to 87%. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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EP 30 Matt Corbett on Navigating AI's Massive Recruiting Transformation Without Getting Lost in Complexity

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Matt Corbett, President at ZRG Embedded Recruiting, joins Lamees Abourahma to discuss the transformative effect of AI on the recruiting industry. They examine the benefits and challenges of integrating AI into hiring processes, the importance of balancing technology and human touch. Matt also shares insights on how organizations can successfully navigate the turbulent seas of AI-powered recruiting. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.

This episode helps talent acquisition leaders strategically navigate AI implementation, balance technology with human touch, and avoid common deployment pitfalls.

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Ep 29 Jenna Hinrichsen on Data Analytics: Strategic Effect on Talent Acquisition

Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Jenna Hinrichsen, Director of Recruitment Strategy and Labor Market Analytics at Advanced RPO, joins Lamees Abourahma to share strategic insights on leveraging data analytics for effective talent acquisition. They explore how organizations can move from reactive hiring to proactive workforce planning through market intelligence and competitor analysis. Jenna outlines a framework for developing data-driven recruitment strategies that align with market realities while delivering greater hiring success. Jenna highlights compensation benchmarking, experience requirement optimization, and the critical importance of acting on data insights rather than merely collecting them.

This episode helps talent acquisition leaders build sustainable hiring processes by embracing market data, even when it challenges existing assumptions.

The conversation covers:

Talent competitor analysis
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Change management challenges
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Ep 28 Chip Holmes on Hiring Efficiency: How Project-Based RPO Eases Recruitment Surges

Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, RPO expert Chip Holmes joins Lamees Abourahma to share insights on the growing trend of Project-Based RPO. As organizations navigate economic uncertainty, this flexible recruiting approach functions as a critical "relief valve" for hiring challenges. Chip explains how Project-Based RPO helps companies maintain stability during seasonal demands, facility relocations, and post-merger integrations without disrupting internal teams.

The conversation explores how AI and automation enhance project efficiency through improved screening, selection processes, and predictive analytics. Chip emphasizes that effective implementation requires cultural alignment, thorough communication, and strategic forecasting. Looking ahead, Project-Based RPO evolves from purely transactional to a more strategic function, with greater emphasis on workforce planning and technological integration.

This episode provides essential guidance for organizations considering this increasingly popular talent acquisition approach.

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Chip Holmes: Global RPO leader and special consultant with Randall Reilly

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EP 27 Talent Acquisition Tech Strategists on AI and Automation Transforming Recruitment Processes

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this insightful episode of Time to Hire, host Lamees Abourahma speaks with Agile One executives Andrea Barre (VP of RPO) and Jordan Morrow (SVP of Data and AI Transformation) about transforming talent acquisition through data analytics. Barre and Morrow discuss how organizations can pivot from reactive recruitment to strategic workforce planning by using high-quality data and AI. They explore essential metrics for optimizing hiring processes, strategies for aligning talent acquisition with business goals, and the critical role of data literacy across all organizational levels. Barre and Morrow emphasize that successful implementation requires more than just technology—it demands a culture where people understand and effectively use data.

The conversation covers:

Key metrics organizations should track to optimize their hiring processes
The transition from point solutions to holistic ecosystem approaches in data strategy
How RPO providers can bridge the gap between talent acquisition, business objectives, and data teams
Practical strategies for overcoming the challenges in implementing data-driven talent acquisition
The essential role of AI and automation as enablers that augment human capabilities rather than replace them
The importance of data literacy across all levels of an organization for successful implementation

This conversation provides valuable guidance for TA and HR leaders seeking to future-proof their talent acquisition strategies in today's workplace.

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EP 26 Mindset Transformation: Kristen Fox on Conquering Leadership Challenges with Mental Fitness

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Time to Hire, Lamees Abourahma welcomes mental fitness expert Kristen Fox, Practice Leader at Talent Rise, alongside Suzie Mitchell, SVP of Client Delivery at Broadleaf Results. Fox reveals how brain training transforms leadership effectiveness in talent acquisition. The conversation delivers strategies to overcome negative thought patterns and build resilience.

The discussion provides actionable insights on:
- Convert saboteur thinking to sage perspective
- Develop mental resilience
- Apply brain-training techniques
- Build empathetic leadership approaches

Mitchell shares firsthand experience implementing Fox's mental fitness strategies, demonstrating practical applications for talent professionals navigating recruitment challenges.

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EP 25: Talent and Procurement Leaders on RPO's Evolving Role in Talent and Procurement

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Time to Hire, Lamees Abouramha welcomes global talent and procurement experts to discuss the changing role of Recruitment Process Outsourcing in talent acquisition and procurement strategies. Moderator Sherry Hamilton leads procurement officer Michael Stringer and global talent expert Gloria MacLennan through key developments for 2025. The panel explores how RPO providers deliver value through technology innovation while maintaining human connections. They highlight the importance of data transparency and strong partnerships between talent teams and procurement. Listeners will learn how RPO solutions help organizations address talent shortages and adapt to changing business needs. The discussion provides practical insights on selecting RPO partners who can future-proof talent strategies.

The panel discuss:

Changes expected in procurement and talent acquisition in 2025
The importance of simplification in recruitment processes
How AI is impacting talent acquisition while maintaining a human touch
The role of cost in RPO partnerships
Challenges talent and procurement teams face with evolving skill requirements
How organizations can select and work with RPO providers to future-proof their businesses
The importance of collaboration, transparency, and partnership between companies and RPO providers

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Ep 24: Paul Sharpe and Miles Lloyd on Contingent to RPO: Creating Predictable Agency Revenue

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, recruitment industry veterans Paul Sharpe and Miles Lloyd join Lamees Abourahma to share strategic insights on transitioning from contingency recruitment to RPO models. They outline a framework for developing talent solutions that create predictable revenue streams while delivering greater client value. The experts highlight customer segmentation strategies, service proposition development, and the Kano analysis method for testing market fit. This episode helps agency owners build sustainable recurring revenue through properly structured RPO offerings that elevate their business beyond traditional recruitment models.

The conversation covers:
- The definition and business case for RPO solutions
- A systematic approach to customer segmentation
- Building and testing service propositions
- Pricing strategies that maximize profitability
- Technology requirements for successful implementation

The guests:

Paul Sharpe, Co-Founder, NorthStar People

Miles Lloyd, Co-Founder, NorthStar People

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Ep 23: HR Economics Pioneer Maria Scarangella Unlocks Value in Talent Data

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode of Time to Hire, Lamees Abourahma features Maria Scarangella's keynote address from the 2024 Annual RPOA Conference. Maria, former GEICO executive, shares insights from her 37-year career in HR and operations. She explains how companies can measure the costs of hiring, training, and turnover to make better decisions. Scarangella reveals how she saved GEICO $94 million per year by focusing on employee performance and retention. She breaks down the connection between talent strategies and business goals. The episode includes details about her new HR economics course launching with RPOA in 2025.

Discover how to transform your HR department from a cost center into a profit powerhouse with Maria Scarangella's groundbreaking 4-week HR Economics certification program - the only course that teaches you exactly how to calculate, present, and maximize the ROI of every hiring dollar your company spends.

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Ep 22: Terry Terhark on the Evolution of RPO

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Lamees Abourahma welcomes Terry Terhark to the podcast. Terhark, a 35-year, highly-accomplished veteran of the RPO industry, shares his perspective on the growth of recruitment process outsourcing.

Terhark chronicles RPO's evolution from project-based hiring to a mature, rapidly growing market, highlighting the impacts of COVID-19 and AI. He emphasizes the importance of quality recruiting, direct sourcing, and strategic consulting as core RPO capabilities. He predicts increasing technology expectations, more blended deals, and the potential for higher RPO valuations. Terhark advises RPO providers to differentiate on quality, build strong relationships, and understand their market position.

Listen to this episode for a comprehensive view of the RPO industry's past, present, and future.

This episode is based on an edited version of Terhark's keynote for the 2024 RPOA Annual Conference. Mark your calendar for the upcoming RPOA conference in Chicago on September 28-30, 2025.

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Ep 21: Seasoned TA and RPO Leaders Share Insights From the New RPO Trends Study

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode of the Time to Hire podcast, host Lamees Abourahma features an expert panel of TA and RPO leaders from the 2024 Annual RPOA Conference. The panelists discuss key findings from the latest RPO Trends Study. Ben Eubanks, Senior Analyst at Lighthouse Research and Advisory, moderated.

The panel shares how RPO providers help companies use AI, improve their brand, and hire better. The panelists also give tips on making a strong case for RPO services and on urgent hiring needs. By listening, talent professionals can learn new strategies to improve recruiting, boost their employer brand, and innovate talent acquisition. Tune in to learn the top recruitment trends for 2025.

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Guests:
Rob Navarrete, Global Head of Global Service Delivery Recruitment and Transformation at WTW
Kelly Burlage, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at Lineage Logistics
Trent Cotton, VP of Talent and Culture, Hatchworks
Sarah Peiker, CEO, Board Member, Global Workforce Strategist

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Ep 20: Renowned Talent Analyst Ben Eubanks Spotlights Opportunities to Elevate RPO

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode of the Time to Hire podcast, Lamees Abourahma features Ben Eubanks's keynote speech from the 2024 Annual RPOA Conference. Ben, the lead researcher at LightHouse Research & Advisory, shared key insights from the 2025 RPO Trends Study. He discussed what job candidates want. He also talked about how employers can use AI and data to improve their recruiting. You'll learn the top priorities for companies using RPO services. You'll also learn what makes them satisfied with their RPO partners. This episode has tips to help you hire better candidates and outpace the competition.

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Ep 19: What Owners Need to Know About Buying and Selling RPO Business

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0500

This episode of Time to Hire explores the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) industry. Moderated by Joe Marino, Chief Growth Officer at Hueman and a member of the RPO Association Advisory Board, a panel of industry leaders share insights on critical aspects of the M&A process from both the buying and selling perspectives. Key topics include financial targets, deal structures, and navigating the acquisition journey. The episode was originally recorded during the 2024 RPOA Annual Conference in Chicago on October 7, 2024.

Guests:
Bill Filip, Founder & Managing Director, Delancy Partners
Matt Corbett, Founder and President, ZRG Embedded Recruiting
Dwight Cooper, Chairman at Hueman People Solutions

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Ep 18: Kevin Wheeler on the Positive Effect of AI on Recruitment Process Outsourcing

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

As AI snowballs in recruiting, tech vendors amp up investment to improve tools for recruiters. In this episode, Lamees Abourahma shares Kevin Wheeler's keynote speech at the 2024 Annual RPOA Conference. He provides insights on the role of AI in recruitment. He highlights the advantages of RPO companies using AI. Wheeler gives a hopeful perspective on the future of recruitment technology, while noting its potential challenges on the industry.

About the Guest Speaker

Kevin Wheeler, a futurist and writer, knows the ways of talent. He was one of the founders of the RPOA. He advises Fortune 500 companies on human resources, talent acquisition, and growth. Kevin often speaks and writes about the future of these fields. His latest work is "Talent Acquisition Excellence: Using Digital Capabilities and Analytics to Improve Recruitment." He crafts a column each week that looks out onto the horizon of hiring and HR. He travels the world, sharing his insights at events. Kevin directs the Australasian Talent Conference in Australia.

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Ep 17: FairNow CEO Discusses AI Governance In Recruiting

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, thinker, writer, creator, builder, leader, and co-founder of FairNow, Guru Sethupathy joins Lamees Abourahma to share invaluable insights on AI governance in recruiting. He highlights a framework for understanding AI governance (ethics, fairness, bias, security, regulations, etc.) and questions to ask technology vendors. This episode helps talent leaders ensure that their technology solutions reflect the values and ethical standards of their organization.

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EP 16 Indeed Economist Provides Comprehensive Analysis of The US Labor Market

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Daniel Culbertson, Senior Economist at Indeed Hiring Lab, joins Lamees Abourahma to provide a valuable overview of general trends in the US labor market and recommendations for recruiting professionals. This episode gives RPO and TA leaders important data to face the challenges and embrace the opportunities of the dynamic US Labor Market.

Intro
The Slowing Labor Market: Supply and Demand Trends [2:32]
The Contrary Unemployment Rate [4:30]
Indeed Job Postings Show Healthy Demand for Workers [6:00]
Slow Hiring Rates Amidst Labor Supply Improvements [10:24]
Wage Growth Normalization [14:46]
Remote Work Perseveres [16:45]
Economic Outlook and Recession Possibilities. [19:40]
Recruiting Strategies for Tight Labor Markets. [23:13]
Outro. [26:10]

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Ep 15 Neurodiversity: Identify and Recruit Neurodiverse Talent Effectively

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Victoria Hil, Senior Director of Diversity and Social Impact at Advanced RPO joins Lamees Abourahma to speak about fostering an inclusive work environment by understanding and accommodating neurodiversity. Discover practical strategies to support thinking styles of employees who have conditions like ADHD, autism, and dyslexia, and unlock the benefits of these divergent thinking styles. Hear real-life examples and expert advice on creating a culture of empathy, open communication, and tailored accommodations. Whether you're a business leader, HR professional, or simply want to understand neurodiversity, this episode gives you the knowledge to build a thriving, neurodiverse workforce.

Introduction and Welcome. [0:00]
Introuction to Neurodiversity [2:36]
Understanding Neurodiversity [6:49]
Case Study: John the Data Analyst. [13:34]
Neurodiversity Spectrum and Common Conditions [18:06]
How Common is Neurodiversion [25:47]
Case Study: Cynthia Member of Internal Project Team [29:07]
Creating a Culture of Safety and Support. [29:40]
Famous People of the Neurodiversity Spectrum [35:22]
Do You Know Someone Who is NeuroDivers? [39:26]
Understanding Neurodiverse Triggers [40:14]
Addressing Neurodiversity in the Workplace. [43:33]
Outro. [50:11]

Resources
Sometime You're Caterpillar
Amazing Things Happen

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Ep 14 Best Practices for Successful External Recruitment Partnership

Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Intro

How 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]

Outro

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Ep 13: The 7 Traits of High Performance Recruiting

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Time to Hire, Lamees Abourahama welcomes Trent Cotton, author of the newly released book High-Performance Recruiting. Trent will present the seven traits, environments, and leadership styles of high-performance recruiting teams.

Trent's insights, grounded in his real-world experiences as a recruiting leader and his meticulous research, provide the theory and practical application of the traits. He shares stories illustrating how each trait works together to elevate team performance.

Intro

The Purpose of Trent's book 7 Traits of High Performace Recruiting [3:36]

Mediocre Recruiting Teams v. High-Performance Recruiting Teams [4:54]

The 7 Traits of High-Performance Recruiting Teams [7:00]

The 7 Environments in Which High-Performance Recruiting Teams Flourish [20:35]

7 Leadership Styles That Help High-Performance Recruiting Teams Thrive [25:18]

Outro

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Ep 12: Recruitment Scorecard

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode of Time to Hire, Lamees Abourahma is delighted to welcome back to the program two highly acclaimed RPO leaders Mike Foster, Accounts Director, and Justin King Director of Solution Design at Advanced RPO. Mike and Justin will help you understand how a to analyze talent acquisition (TA) programs to create strategic advantages using a pragmatic recruitment scorecard. Advanced RPO, a leading RPO provider and an RPOA gold member since 2015.

Intro

What is The Recruitment Scorecard [02:52]

Effectively Assessing Your Hiring Process [4:32]

How to Use the Recruitment Scorecard to Assess your ATS Configuration [10:46]

Optimizing Job Posts [16:58]

Outro

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Episode sponsored by ClearEdge, a company dedicated to transforming the business of talent through marketing, recruiting, and career empowerment services. Check them out at https://meetclearedge.com/

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Ep 11: Marketing and Selling RPO in a Down Market

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In 2023, the global RPO market size declined by 7 to 9 percent. Despite this downturn, the future of RPO is bright. According to Everest Group, the compounded average growth rate for RPO is projected to climb to 15 percent by 2027, forecasting the global RPO market to reach about $10 billion.

In this episode of the Time to Hire podcast, guest speakers share strategies on marketing and selling RPO during an economic downturn and provide powerful advice to prepare for the rebound.

Speaking in this episode: Leslie Vickrey, CEO, and founder of ClearEdge, Pam Verhoff, President and CEO of Advanced RPO, Kim Davis, Sr. Managing Partner at @KRD Resources, and @Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Analyst at Lighthouse Research & Advisory. The panel was recorded in September 2023 during the annual RPOA conference in Chicago.

Intro

Moderator and Panel Participants Introduce Themselves [01:20]

Marketing Strategies That Matter The Most During a Downturn [11:35]

How Marketing and Sales Teams Can Effectively Use Recruiting and Hiring Data [14:15]

A Down Market Is A Perfect Time To Invest In Your RPO Business [19:32]

RPO Selling is Team Selling [23:00]

Strategic Selling Optimizes RPO Sales Teams [26:33]

Marketing and Sales Messaging For The Two Different RPO Buyer Personas [31:30]

What Marketing Sales Teams Can Do Now to Prepare for the Market Rebound [37:58]

Outro

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Episode sponsored by ClearEdge, a company dedicated to transforming the business of talent through marketing, recruiting, and career empowerment services. Check them out at

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Ep 10: RPO Buyer Study: Key Takeaways and Insights from the 2023 RPO Trends Report

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In 2023, the RPOA partnered with Lighthouse Research and Advisory for the second year on the RPO Value and Insights Study, which provides data-driven insights into RPO buyers' current value and buying considerations. The 37-page research report is available to download for FREE from the RPOA website; click the link in the show notes.

In this episode, Lamees Abourahma welcomes chief analyst Ben Eubanks from LightHouse, RPO leaders Pam Verhoff, President of Advanced RPO, and Jason Krumweide, Executive Vice President of Broadleaf Results. The panel provides valuable data analysis and firsthand market insights based on the 2023 RPO Trends Report.

Watch the webinar and review the slides: https://resources.rpoassociation.org/key-takeaways-and-insights-from-the-2023-rpo-trends-report

2023 RPO Trends: A Buyer’s Guide: https://resources.rpoassociation.org/2023-rpo-trends-a-buyers-guide

Intro

Ben Eubanks' Opening Remarks [1:36]

What Employers Expect From Their Existing RPO Partner [4:39}

RPO Partners Fail To Meet Employers' Expectations of Supporting The Alignment Of Hiring Strategies With Business Objectives [5:54]

Employers On How RPO Providers Can Meet Their Expectations of Aligning Hiring Strategies With Business Objectives? [6:28]

Variables Buyers Used In Choosing Their Existing RPO Partner [8:38]

Employers Increased Demand For Innovative Recruiting Strategies [10:11]

Additional Employer Preference [11:54]

Example Of An RPO Provider Coming Up With An Innovative Recruiting Strategy [13:22]

Why Employers Change RPO Providers [14:58]

What Prevents Employers From Using RPO [18:19]

The Most Important Factor That Would Persuade Employers To Use RPO [20:54]

Elements Of A Successful RPO Partnership [23:16]

Tips From RPO Leaders On How RPO Providers & Employers Can Align Hiring Strategies With Business Objectives [28:41]

Best Practices To Evaluate The Quality of Support Of An RPO Provider [34:00]

Valuable Bonus Content Q&A Portion [37:53]

Outro

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Ep 9: PR and Recruiting

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode of Time to Hire, senior marketing leaders and recruitment industry experts Christine VanTimmeren and Ann Warren from ClearEdge Marketing join host Lamees Abourahma to explain how PR can accelerate and amplify marketing and recruiting efforts for recruiting providers and their clients. With their insights from the recruitment industry and first-hand experience with successful campaigns, you will surely walk away with new ideas and inspiration to take your marketing and PR efforts to the next level.

Intro

What is Public Relations? [3:55}

The Six Benefits of PR [5:37]

Measuring PR Success [7:51]

What Does PR Look Like For RPO Providers [12:47]

Outro

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Ep 8: Recruiting Using Candidate Persona

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode of Time to Hire, acclaimed RPO leader Zach Coffey at Hueman joins host Lamees Abourahma to take you through the critical elements of creating a candidate persona based on the skills and personality attributes of those who succeed in a specific role

Intro

What is a Candidate Persona? [5:06}

Why are Candidate Personas Important [5:43]

Creating a Candidate Persona [6:45]

Candidate Persona of a Train Conductor [12:27]

Candidate Persona Questions [14:51]

How Candidates Search for a Job [16:58]

Benefits of an Effective Candidate Persona [19:01]

Outro

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Ep 7: Economic Uncertainty and Its Effect on Hiring

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

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Ep 6: Planning and Prioritizing Your Marketing Efforts For The New Year

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Alison Richmond and Lori Blanford from ClearEdge Marketing join Lamess Abourahma to help you make the most of the fall budgeting season. They will show you how to create a market plan and budget to bring in leads and boost sales in the new year and beyond.

Chapters

Intro:

Marketing Budget Season Is Here [3:35]

What A Marketing Budget Should Be [5:17]

Where To Start The Budgeting Process [7:02]

Assess Past and Current Marketing Performance [8:33]

Start Building Your Marketing Budget [11:12]

Common Marketing Budget Pitfalls [13:00]

How To Rebound When Your Budget Comes In Lower Than You Expected [15:07]

Closing

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Ep 5: Decoding AI for Recruiting

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Lamess Abourahma is joined by John Fitzgerald, President at LevelUP HCS, to deconstruct AI's positive and negative influence on talent acquisition (TA).

Chapters

Intro:

Evolution of AI [1:40]

Current Usage of AI [6:34]

Limitations and Concerns/Beneath the Surface of AI [14:25]

How AI Optimizes the Candidate Experience [21:00]

Future Trends in AI [25:39]

Closing

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Ep 4: An Insider’s Look Into Recruiting Trends

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Lamess Abourahma is joined by Annemarie Penny, Advanced RPO's Director of Business Development, to moderate an insightful discussion between Kevin Armstrong, Advanced RPO's Program Director, Mike Foster, Advanced RPO's Account Director, and Sarah Buck, Advanced RPO's Account Manager, about the reality they're experiencing in today's recruiting market and how that reality can affect an organization's recruiting efforts. The RPO leaders discuss ghosting, wage growth, competition for talent, and scalability.

Chapters:

Topic #1: Ghosting [1:50]

Topic #2: Wage Growth [9:08]

Topic #3: Competition for Talent [15:00]

Topic #4 Scalability [22:33]

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Ep 3: Talent Technology Driving RPO Success & Candidate Experience

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Lamees Abourahma is joined by Nicole Clarke, Co-Founder of Shazamme, a recruitment marketing technology company in Australia. Shazamme is also an RPOA member and iCOCO partner. For this episode, Nicole explains how technology can be used to create secure and transparent career websites with effective job landing pages. She also highlights the effective use of technology to attract potential candidates and convert them into hires.

Intro: [00:00]

Topic #1: The Necessity of Modern Website Technology for RPO providers [2:22]

Topic #2: Recruiting Is Marketing [4:23]

Topic #3: Why Career Sites Are Important [5:31]

Topic #4: Website Technology Must-Haves for RPO providers [10:17]

Topic #5: Setting Up A Career Site For Success From A Foundational Level [14:31]

Topic #6: Job Details Must-Haves [16:03]

Topic #7: RPO Must Bring Innovative Solutions To The Table [18:33]

Topic #8: Risk Reduction [22:54]

Topic #9: Tracking and Analyzing Data [24:04]

Topic #10: How RPOs Can Support Clients In A Modern Way [25:37]

Closing: [27:05]

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Ep 2: What the Future Holds for Direct Sourcing and Contingent Labor

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Jason Krumwiede, a renowned RPO leader from Broadleaf Results, joins Lamees Abourahma to explore the world of direct sourcing for successful contingent labor hiring, providing applicable best practices and a hopeful outlook.

Intro: [00:00]

Topic #1: A Whole Lot of Confusion Around Direct Sourcing [5:53]

Topic #2: Trends in Direct Sourcing [6:48]

Topic #3: What Does a Typical Workforce Look Like [9:43]

Topic #4: What are Total Talent Management Services (TTM)? [10:50]

Topic #5: Current Definition of Direct Sourcing [12:10]

Topic #6: De-Mystifying Direct Sourcing Based on Different Service Providers [13:16]

Topic #7: Benefits of Direct Sourcing [15:22]

Topic #8: Direct Sourcing in Action [18:02]

Topic #9: Direct Sourcing Attributes and Best Practices For Direct Sourcing Success [20:03]

Topic #10: What Will Contribute to Future Adoption of Direct Sourcing [22:36]

Closing [24:35]

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Recruiting in Times of Layoffs

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Lamees Abourahma is joined by Trent Cotton, Vice President of talent and culture at HatchWorks, Kelly Berlage, Vice President of global talent acquisition at Lineage Logistics, Rob Navarette, Global Head of global service delivery, recruitment and transformation, technology and operations for WTW, and Zach Chertok, workforce analyst for IDC, to explore how employers can best navigate current hiring challenges and understand the benefits of recruitment process outsourcing(RPO).

Intro: [00:00]

Topic #1: Trent, Rob, and Kelly Describe Their Current Scope of Annual Hiring [4:50]

Topic #2: Zach Describes The Research Done at IDC [8:46]

Topic #3: Intro Into Discussion [10:09]

Topic #4 Reality of Current Hiring Demand and Talent Market [10:50]

Topic #5 How Has The Reality of The Talent Market Affected Talent Acquisition Strategies [31:30]

Topic #6 Paying Talent With Bitcoin [40:51]

Topic #7: Benefits of RPO in The Current Hiring Landscape [42:42]

Topic #8 Panelists Share Key Takeaways of Discussion [50:31]

Closing [55:05]

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