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2025 RPO Trends Report
A Buyer's Guide to Buying and Optimizing Recruitment Process Outsourcing Solutions
About the Report
Recruiting trends in 2024—ranging from cautious spending to an increasing reliance on technology—set the stage for a transformative year ahead. As companies enter 2025, they have an opportunity to capitalize on lessons learned and refocus their recruitment strategies. RPO providers are uniquely positioned to support this shift by offering scalable, flexible solutions that align with organizational goals. By leveraging advanced analytics, AI-driven recruitment tools, and tailored project-based models, RPO partnerships can empower organizations to navigate uncertainty and thrive in an evolving labor market.
This fresh start represents not only an opportunity to meet immediate hiring needs but also a chance to build sustainable talent strategies that drive long-term business success. Within the scope of this research report, we’ll examine how that is possible.
What's Inside the Report
Based on data from more than 500 talent acquisition leaders at different organizations and jointly developed by the RPO Association’s research board and Lighthouse Research & Advisory, in this 42-page report, you'll find 18 charts and insights on the following topics:
What RPO buyers are looking for this year, including preferences by company size and key industries |
What types of RPO implementations are most popular, and how companies are justifying them |
The biggest reasons companies change providers, plus insights on why employers insource their talent function after testing the RPO waters |
Why companies that haven’t used RPO are holding back and how they can get buy-in and support for RPO investment |
This report seeks to carefully navigate the line between serving as a resource for RPO providers on market changes and buyer priorities while also offering guidance and insight to RPO buyers on how other talent and HR leaders are looking at the value of RPO and things to consider in their own partnerships. And as we’ve heard over the last few years, it’s a tremendous resource for anyone that is interested in, or invested in, the recruitment process outsourcing industry.
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"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 2025 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 |
Get the most comprehensive insights into the evolving landscape of recruitment process outsourcing. The 2025 RPO Trends Report is a 42-page deep dive into the strategies and trends shaping the future of RPO, backed by research from over 500 talent acquisition leaders across industries and analysis of Lighthouse Chief Research Analyst, Ben Eubanks.
Why Invest in the Report?
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain an edge in the competitive talent acquisition landscape. Secure your copy today! |
Not Ready to Commit? Preview the Report for Free
Gain a sneak peek into the insights that are driving the recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) industry forward. Our 6-page abstract of the 2025 RPO Trends Report provides a concise overview of the key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping RPO strategies for the coming year.
Inside this exclusive preview, you’ll discover:
 Overview of current talent challenges and role of recruitment process outsourcing |
What makes RPO buyers highly satisfied with their RPO partnerships |
Data-driven analysis of recent trends in recruitment process outsourcing |  The value proposition of RPO in 2025 and beyond |
This free resource offers a glimpse into the insights and data available in our 42-page report, helping you evaluate its relevance before making a purchase. Explore key highlights and data to help assess and guide decisions on buying and optimizing recruitment process outsourcing solutions. |
Michael Stringer, head of global procurement for a Fortune 500 insurance company, Sherry Hamilton, and Gloria McKlennan, global talent leaders, share their perspective on the value of RPO partnerships.Buy the report to access powerful data supporting Mike and Gloria's practical insights.
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About the RPO Trends Study
The RPO Trends Study is an annual collaboration between the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association and Lighthouse Research and Advisory aimed at providing data-driven insights into the current value and buying considerations for RPO buyers.
Data for the 2025 RPO Buyer Trends Study was gathered via online surveys from 519 talent acquisition and HR decision makers at US-based organizations across every industry with a minimum of 100 employees. The RPO Association organized a Research Committee that provided feedback and recommendations for the research project. Committee members included diverse perspectives from RPO leaders, talent acquisition executives, and RPO consultants.
Statement of Ethics
As an independent analyst firm, Lighthouse Research and Advisory's research and reporting provides unbiased, neutral views of the HR technology marketplace. While this specific research was vendor-funded, it does not impact how Lightoughse shares the data with employers and practitioners.
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) 2024 Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association Contact us at info@rpoassociation.org.
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