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Nominations are open February 1-19, 2026In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association is proud to present the Influential Woman and the Rising Woman peer recognition program for women in talent acquisition who are making a difference in the lives of their organizations, teams, and clients. |
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The Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association proudly presents the 6th Annual Women in Talent Acquisition Celebration. #WomenInTA
Women continue to face gender disparity in the workplace.
The Women in the Workplace 2025 report by McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.Org reveals that women hold just 29–30% of C-suite roles, a figure that has remained largely unchanged year over year. The most significant barrier occurs at the first step into management, the well-documented “broken rung.” For every 100 men promoted to manager, only 93 women are promoted, creating compounding inequities throughout the leadership pipeline. These findings underscore the ongoing challenges in achieving gender parity in leadership roles, both within the staffing industry and across the corporate landscape.
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As women achieve power, the barriers will fall. As society sees what women can do, as women see what women can do, there will be more women out there doing things, and we’ll all be better off for it.” — Ruth Bader Ginsburg |
Together, we can be part of the solution by recognizing and empowering women in talent acquisition.
The Women in Talent Acquisition Celebration is a peer-recognition program that allows the talent acquisition community to spotlight remarkable women for their contributions to their organization, their team, and their clients. Since its launch in 2021, the program has made such an impact on those recognized.
"Championing the women on my team and cultivating a diverse, inclusive workplace is something I am deeply passionate about. The RPOA’s recognition program is instrumental in amplifying women's voices in talent acquisition, celebrating their leadership, and inspiring the next generation of industry trailblazers." -Andrea Barre, RPO Executive Vice President at AgileOne.
"Every action we take moves us closer to true equality—recognition programs like this one are not just about celebrating success but about amplifying voices, opening doors, and driving real change," said Leslie Vickrey, CEO and Founder of ClearEdge. "There’s a pledge I love: I commit to one deliberate act a day to help another woman rise. The RPOA’s commitment to spotlighting the incredible women shaping talent acquisition is a powerful example of that pledge in action. I look forward to celebrating their achievements and sharing their stories this March." |
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YOU can be part of the solution by recognizing women in talent acquisition.
Influential Woman in Talent Acquisition Award
The nominee must be a woman in a talent acquisition leadership role with more than five years of experience. Rising Woman in Talent Acquisition AwardThe nominee must be a woman in any role involved with talent acquisition solutions with five or fewer years of experience in the talent acquisition field. Additional Qualifying Criteria
Important DatesFebruary 19, 2026 - Nominations close Don’t miss this opportunity. Take a minute to nominate a woman you know to tell her she’s making a difference.
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| “As a woman-owned business, Broadleaf is grateful for RPOA’s continued recognition of women who are leading the talent acquisition industry. Women play a crucial role in making our workplaces more diverse, inclusive, innovative, and effective, and I look forward to celebrating their accomplishments.” - Lynne Marie Finn, President and CEO of Broadleaf Results |
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) 2025 Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association Contact us at info@rpoassociation.org.
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