The Must-Have Tools for Your RPO Tech Stack
According to the 2023 State of Global RPO study from Everest Group, access to analytics and technology capabilities are some of the critical considerations for buyers in their TA program and vendor selection process. As a matter of fact, technology has become table stakes and an RPO provider is at a competitive disadvantage when they are absent. So, what does a robust RPO tech stack look like? How can you identify the best-in-class providers in a crowded technology landscape?
For our first iCoCo Forum in 2024, we’re fortunate to welcome serial RPO entrepreneur and RPOA Advisory Board member, Kim Davis, to provide a general overview of the talent technology landscape for RPO providers. Kim designed a technology map of best-in-class tech companies that you must consider for your RPO tech stack.
Kim defines 17 RPO Tech categories and lists best-in-class and other companies for each:
- Applicant Tracking System
- Programmatic Job Distribution and Advertising
- Candidate Sourcing
- Market Research
- Job Posting Sites
- Text Messaging
- Automated hourly recruitment solution
- Audio/video interviewing
- Self-scheduling tools
- Online Testing and Assessment
- Background Checks
- More
In the second half of the meeting, we will open the floor for peer discussions to share experiences related to the RPO tech stack and plan future iCoCo forum topics.
This meeting is exclusive to iCoCo members and invited guests only. Contact lamees@rpoassociation.org with any inquiries.
About iCoCo
The innovative community connection (iCoCo) is a visionary initiative launched by the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association (RPOA) to further establish itself as THE PLACE TO GO FOR RPO™. The objective is to empower recruitment providers (RPOs) to grow their businesses and exceed their clients' expectations by fostering strategic relationships with best-in-class technologies and service providers.
iCoCo encompasses different platforms, including the iCoCo Forum, iCoCo Marketplace, and the RPO Academy.
About the Speaker
Kim Davis is a serial entrepreneur and talent acquisition and outsourcing subject matter expert. Successfully started and sold three (3) talent acquisition firms…4th largest career transition firm, top 10 contingency recruitment business, top 15 retain search firm, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) firm ranked #5 on the HRO Today RPO Baker’s Dozen list, Inc. 500 Company, and the first talent acquisition firm to be ISO 9001 registered and Q1 certified.
Kim helped two major corporations (Pontoon/Adecco and Sourceright/Randstad/Spherion) start their RPO practices as global industry leaders. He led Yoh RPO in getting recognized as only 1 of 4 global RPO providers as a Shining Star and Leading Contender on the Everest Group's RPO PEAK Matrix report. He also helped Yoh achieve #3 status on the HRO Today Total Talent Management Baker’s Dozen list.
Kim led Spherion’s strategic account and temporary staffing national sales program. He grew the group from 2 to 33 strategic accounts and $10 million to $750 million in sales in just two years. Kim has significant experience in M&A, coaching, and leadership consulting. A former Vistage Chair, he helped CEOs and senior executives become better leaders, make better decisions, deliver better results, and grow both professionally and personally. Kim acted as a personal advisor and coach to CEOs of several large national and global recruitment firms.
Kim is a renowned speaker featured in webcasts and conferences. He authored numerous articles and whitepapers that were published in several trade publications with topics ranging from the future of talent acquisition to, most recently, the myths and features of RPO. In addition, Kim served two terms as an HRO Today board member, providing vision and direction for the Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Managed Service Provider (MSP) verticals. Kim acted as personal advisor and coach to CEOs of startups, small, midsize, and enterprise national/global recruitment firms.
