Question 1

What are the different types of RPO?

Accepted Answer

On-demand model: used to meet the immediate hiring needs of a company. Companies can save a lot of money and time when they entrust this with an RPO provider that is already familiar with the company processes.

Function or project-based model: when the hiring is outsourced for a particular division, or for a new project. This end-to-end approach can be specifically used for a new product launch or the opening of a new branch.

Full RPO model: when the RPO acts like an internal recruiting team and takes care of all the hiring decisions, processes or strategies.

Selective RPO model: in this model, only specific components of your internal recruitment process will be effectively taken care of by the RPO provider say just sourcing, screening or candidate management.

Question 2

What is an RPO model?

Accepted Answer

Companies use an RPO model in recruitment when they are met with challenges like a sudden rise in recruitment demand, the technical complexity of roles, lack of geographical coverage or performance issues within the internal recruitment team. The key thing to understand is that there is not a one-size-fits-all RPO model.

There are various RPO models that you can consider. The particular RPO model that you decide to go with should be in line with the needs of your company.

Question 3

How does an RPO model work?

Accepted Answer

The RPO recruitment model makes use of dedicated recruiters, the latest technology stack and best practice hiring processes to enhance your organization’s talent acquisition function. They handle all the major steps of the recruitment process from forecasting to sourcing, assessing, placing, onboarding and reporting. The clearly defined processes and deep specialization that RPO solutions bring to the table promise you a higher return on investment.

Question 4

How to choose the right RPO Recruitment Model for your company

Accepted Answer

The right RPO model for your organization should offer visibility, control, reduced cost, speedy hiring, statutory compliance, best practices in hiring, and the least level of risk. The location of the RPO provider may also need to be taken into consideration and their pricing model as well.

There are different types of RPO pricing models like fixed fee, transactional and performance-based. The RPO model that you choose must align with your company’s long-term goals.

Question 5

What are the costs of RPO?

Accepted Answer

The costs of RPO are usually determined based on factors like hiring volume, the scope of work, the ancillary services location, position requirements, timing or resource requirements. The rates of RPO model in recruitment are usually based on monthly management and placement.

In the case of an end-to-end solution, a baseline cost can be fixed for a minimum volume of hires. For the on-demand RPO model, a set fee will be levied for each candidate who is successfully brought through them and hired.

Question 6

How is RPO different from traditional recruitment?

Accepted Answer

Though the recruitment process outsourcing model as an industry came from traditional recruiting, there are some key differences between them. Unlike traditional recruitment, RPO assumes complete ownership of the entire recruitment process and is responsible for the results as well.

More than just filling positions RPO transforms the organization’s hiring function on the whole. Their consultation goes beyond people to process and the technology too. While a traditional recruitment partnership with clients is more transactional, the RPO has a more strategic and programmatic partnership.

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