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THE PLACE TO GO FOR RPO™ |
RPO Buyer Trends Study
A Buyer's Guide to Buying and Optimizing Recruitment Process Outsourcing Solutions
The Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) landscape is changing fast, and the data tells the story. The Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association (RPOA), in partnership with Lighthouse Research & Advisory, is pleased to share key findings from the 2026 RPO Buyer Trends Report through a series of exclusive executive briefings. Drawing on survey data from nearly 1,000 employers (the largest sample in the report's history) each briefing unpacks a critical dimension of how buyer priorities, expectations, and satisfaction drivers are shifting in today's market.
| How AI Is Redefining the RPO PartnershipThe rules of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) partnership are being rewritten; not gradually, but now. This 18-page briefing includes 8 data visualizations drawn directly from the 2026 RPO Buyer Trends Study, giving you the charts and evidence you need to bring these conversations into your organization. |
| RPO Partnership Maturity ModelThis executive briefing examines the three-tier model of RPO partnership maturity — transactional, strategic, and transformational — and what the data reveals about the performance differences between them. It draws on survey data collected in January 2026 from 998 employers, including 454 active RPO users, making it the most comprehensive study of RPO buyer behavior available in the market. |
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Why This Report Matters
"As a talent acquisition leader navigating economic uncertainty, this report provided invaluable insights into optimizing recruitment strategies. The detailed analysis of buyer preferences and the rising demand for AI in recruitment automation were particularly impactful. The report offers both high-level insights and actionable strategies, making it a vital resource for global talent generalists and consultants like myself." - Gloria McLennan, Global Talent Solution Sourcing Expert | "The RPO Trends Report has been an incredible resource for our company. It provides the insights our leadership team and sales force need to align with market demands and enhance our strategies. The charts showing what services RPO buyers are prioritizing and highlighting emerging trends in the RPO market are particularly valuable. This report is a go-to tool for staying ahead in the industry." - Ashley Smith, Marketing Director at LevelUP HCS |
Ryan Henning, talent acquisition executive at OUHealth in Oklahoma City, speaks about RPO partnerships. |
About Us We are a member-driven, mission-driven association committed to serving and elevating the recruitment process outsourcing industry. Learn more about who we are and what we do. (c) 2026 Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association Contact us at info@rpoassociation.org.
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