EP 25: Talent and Procurement Leaders on RPO's Evolving Role in Talent and Procurement

In this episode of Time to Hire, Lamees Abouramha welcomes global talent and procurement experts to discuss the changing role of Recruitment Process Outsourcing in talent acquisition and procurement strategies. Moderator Sherry Hamilton leads procurement officer Michael Stringer and global talent expert Gloria MacLennan through key developments for 2025. The panel explores how RPO providers deliver value through technology innovation while maintaining human connections. They highlight the importance of data transparency and strong partnerships between talent teams and procurement. Listeners will learn how RPO solutions help organizations address talent shortages and adapt to changing business needs. The discussion provides practical insights on selecting RPO partners who can future-proof talent strategies.The panel discuss:Changes expected in procurement and talent acquisition in 2025The importance of simplification in recruitment processesHow AI is impacting talent acquisition while maintaining a human touchThe role of cost in RPO partnershipsChallenges talent and procurement teams face with evolving skill requirementsHow organizations can select and work with RPO providers to future-proof their businessesThe importance of collaboration, transparency, and partnership between companies and RPO providersTo learn the value employers gain from their RPO partners, download the 2025 RPO Trends Report today!Contact the RPO Association at [email protected] the RPO Association today to stay ahead of the latest trends and best practices in talent acquisition, achieve your professional goals, and benefit from improved business performance.Follow Sherry Hamilton on LinkedinFollow Michael Stringer on LinkedinFollow Gloria MacLennan on LinkedinFollow Lamees Abourahma on LinkedinFollow the RPOA on LinkedIn Go here for more information about the RPOAAbout the PodcastTime to Hire is produced by the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association (RPOA), the leading authority on recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) foresight and innovation, and the trusted convener for the global RPO community. Through conversations with industry leaders, the podcast explores the trends, insights, and innovations shaping the future of talent acquisition.Learn more about RPOA and join the community at: https://www.rpoassociation.org.Follow the host, Lamees Abourahma, on LinkedIn.