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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.
| From Execution to Intelligence: How AI Is Redefining the RPO PartnershipThe rules of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) partnership are being rewritten; not gradually, but now. Employers are no longer evaluating providers on speed and cost alone. They are demanding partners who can guide them through AI disruption at every stage of the journey, protect them from an accelerating wave of candidate fraud, and prove measurable impact at the executive level. |
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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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