Chris Forman, Appcast CEO and Founder, has spent his career building software that is impactful to HR teams. After leading these efforts at companies like ADP, The Right Thing, and Startwire, Forman saw an opportunity to help recruiting teams take advantage of the benefits of big data to scale, automate and optimize many of the tasks and processes that bog talent acquisition teams down.

Founded in 2014 in Lebanon, New Hampshire, a $79 million acquisition catapulted Appcast onto the big stage of programmatic recruitment by mid-2019. The company is currently over 150 employees (and over 20 furry office mates) rooted across the United States, Canada, UK, and Belarus.

The challenge to attract and engage high-quality talent is especially acute in Latin America (LATAM). Cultural differences, disparate legal systems, and shifting politics play a significant role in recruiting and hiring practices. These challenges have been magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has had a substantial impact on the region.

In June, the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association (RPOA) launched a new initiative for global RPO leaders who operate in LATAM. The forum’s designed to bring RPO peers together and provide them a platform to connect and share experiences and perspectives on current talent issues.

We recently hosted the group’s first virtual event; a panel made up of experienced LATAM RPO leaders. Topics ranged from how hiring has changed during the pandemic to how organizations deal with inter-country issues. The exclusive forum was moderated by Cynthia Cohen, an RPO veteran and Founder & Managing Director at Mynt Consultants.

As a leader in the staffing industry, GDH bases its growth on respect for both the candidates and their clients. Upon this footing, GDH works closely with its clients to fully understand their business objectives. This approach helps GDH develop authentic and collaborative relationships with clients.

Since its inception in 2001, GDH has built strong and healthy relationships with its clients. Consequently, these clients act as GDH’s brand evangelists, word of mouth powerhouse, and source of energy for its positive growth. GDH’s Net Promoter Score (NPS) reflects this kind of robust loyalty. GDH has an 85 percent Net Promoter Score(NPS) earning it the Best of Staffing Award, whereas the staffing industry NPS average is a negative 2 percent. A significant achievement for GDH since top companies usually have an NPS of 70 or higher.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Nonprofit HR, a national firm headquartered in Washington, DC. The oldest firm focused exclusively on the talent management needs of social impact organizations, Nonprofit HR is committed to advancing some of the world's most influential organizations.

Since 2000, Nonprofit HR has explicitly focused on the recruitment outsourcing needs of nonprofits, associations, trade organizations, foundations, and social enterprises. Its commitment to mission-driven organizations is unmatched. It dedicates all of its firm's resources to work with mission types from education, to health and human services, arts and culture, policy, civil rights and beyond. This dedication has led Nonprofit HR to win Clearly Rated 2020's Best of Staffing Talent Satisfaction Diamond Award for Service Excellence for five years in a row.

A company’s most valuable asset isn’t the product or service it delivers, no matter how unique or groundbreaking. It’s most valuable asset is its people. This rings especially true for growing businesses. It’s all about having the right people in place, which is why many mid-sized companies are turning to RPO providers to help them find the best talent.

With the current tight talent market conditions, what should talent acquisition leaders watch for in 2020? The Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association has been reporting on new trends specific to RPO solutions over the past year. You can review insights from RPO leaders on these trends on the RPO Voice. 

Hueman is a nationally and globally recognized recruitment firm based in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Hueman is the only organization in the country to be named a Best Workplace 15 years in a row and is the parent company to four organizations, including Recruitment Process Outsourcing firm, Hueman: Your RPO Partner. Hueman offers a range of custom RPO services to a variety of partners across various industries, including healthcare, automotive, education, manufacturing and more. As a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) partner, Hueman helps clients get a hold on their recruitment so they can attract and retain top talent.

Saba is a global industry leader of innovative talent management technology designed to transform the employee experience and improve the way people develop, engage and succeed at work.