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The Seven Major Pitfalls to Avoid in RPO

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08 Apr 2008 | (Thinking Point)

The Seven Major Pitfalls to Avoid in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)

Source: The Outsourcing Institute

Created by Larry Heckathorn, co-founder and partner of Human Capital Group, LLC and Director of Human Capital Services for IQity Solutions, LLC

Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) is one of the hottest emerging outsourcing trends within the BPO/HRO space. Significant commitments have been struck between RPO providers and several Fortune 500 companies just this past year. The benefits from a solid RPO relationship - both tactical and strategic - can be significant. Yet as in all outsourcing endeavors, the pitfalls can be dangerous. Following is a checklist of what to avoid when embarking on your RPO journey.

Forewarned is forearmed.

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