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How our people shaped the exceptional in 2023

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At Hudson RPO, we’re about shaping exceptional outcomes. Every day, our people connect organizations and individuals to create opportunities and bring people and businesses closer to their ambitions. But as a team of passionate individuals, our people also shape the exceptional outside of the workplace. At the end of 2023, we wanted to take the opportunity to shine a spotlight on some of our employees giving back to their communities.

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CV Workshop

Bobby, our Lead Recruitment Advisor in the EMEA region, took the initiative to organize a CV Workshop at his local Gurdwara (Sikh Temple). The workshop encompassed CV writing and feedback, career coaching, and open drop-in sessions, all offered at no cost.

Heart Walk

Kevin, Lindsey, Joanna and Michael from the Tampa Centre of Excellence participated in the American Heart Foundation’s Heart Walk. The Heart Walk is designed to raise awareness and funds for heart disease and stroke while promoting physical activity and heart-healthy living!   

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Keeping the Pinellas Beautiful

Another group from the Tampa Centre of Excellence, Bryan, Gary, Rachel and Emma attended a beach cleanup to help preserve the Pinellas and protect Tampa-Bay marine wildlife. 

“A few of us from the Tampa team rolled up our sleeves for a beach cleanup with Keep Pinellas Beautiful! Living in Florida isn't just about soaking up the sun; it's also about preserving those breathtaking beaches we all adore. Big shoutout to these awesome folks for teaming up and making a difference!”

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Our partnership with BeOnHand

To make it easier for our people to volunteer for causes they care about, we’ve teamed up with the BeOnHand app that helps them find local, micro volunteering opportunities (including remote opportunities!). Our teams in the EMEA region and APAC regions currently have access to the app. Combined in 2023, the teams volunteered for a total of 368 hours, and planted a total of 5696 trees!

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Bree from the APAC leadership team volunteered at an event at her children’s school for ‘icy pole duty’.
Dan (and Winston!) took three pledges in the BeOnhand app to 'Choose to Refuse' on single use plastics.
Sarah signed up for the pledge to avoid buying new clothing for 2 months and purchase second hand items instead.

Christmas Jumper Day

On a festive note to close out the year, the EMEA team recently gathered for their annual Christmas Jumper Day. It’s become a tradition over the years, with some iconic sweaters making recurring appearances (like George’s famous Tesco sweater).

As the office tradition grows, we’ve even seen top-to-toe reindeer suits making their festive debut. It’s a testament to the spirit of our team. Check out the joyful festivities in this video from last year. 

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Community events

Emma in our APAC region spent her Sunday morning volunteering at a monthly clothes swap to minimize clothing waste, the event also featured a produce swap and a repair café. Meanwhile, Kavya gave back to her community by volunteering in the Kinder program, accompanying kids on a sponsored excursion to Werribee Zoo in Melbourne.

As we take a moment to contemplate the remarkable achievements of our Hudson RPO teams over the past year, our thanks go out to all employees that have shared their stories with us. These extraordinary stories are what makes the Hudson RPO team and culture so exceptional. As we recharge for 2024, we look forward to shining a spotlight on even more of our inspiring employees and their remarkable journeys.

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Hudson RPO wins RPO of the year at 2023 SEEK Sara Awards

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Hudson RPO has been crowned RPO of the Year 2023 at the annual 2023 SEEK Sara Awards. The Australian-based SEEK Annual Recruitment Awards (SARAs) celebrate the people and recruitment businesses striving for excellence in the industry.

A panel of expert judges evaluated nominees on several criteria to select the RPO of the year, including how they:

  • support and promote their client’s brand in-market,
  • apply innovation and efficiency to solutions,
  • execute business partnership,
  • drive candidate engagement.

Kimberley Hubble, CEO of Hudson RPO Asia Pacific, attended the event in the Sydney Townhall to personally accept the award: 

Kimberley Award accepting award

“Being recognised as the best RPO in Australia for 2023 underscores the exceptional commitment and professionalism of our teams who partner with their clients to shape the future of talent. This recognition is extended to each and every employee who make this team so exceptional, positively impacting businesses and careers every single day.”

This award tops off a phenomenal year for the Hudson RPO APAC team, after recently having been named the #1 RPO in APAC on the HRO Today Baker’s Dozen list, and winning the HR Excellence China (HREC) Recruiting & Staffing Solution Provider Value Award.

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Are you exploring new territories in 2024? 5 tips to build a fit-for-purpose talent strategy.

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New year, new opportunities. Expanding into new territories is a common way to gain access to new business opportunities and unexplored talent pools. A lean and flexible talent strategy positions your enterprise to build an anytime-anywhere workforce that is ready to maximize new ventures. Alexandra, Director of Client Solutions, shares five tips to help you get started.

1: Articulate your vision

Starting a new year with an expansion strategy is exciting, but charging ahead without a plan can lead to costly mistakes. Before you execute anything, ask yourself these questions about your talent needs:

  • What level of expertise do I need to successfully enter a new geography?
  • What is my projected speed of expansion and growth?
  • What is the hiring landscape like in my target region?
  • What talent do I need to achieve my goals?

When you answer these questions, you paint a clear picture of your requirements, and whether you need to partner with an expert that knows your target market to help you succeed.

2: Cultivate organizational alignment

In an interconnected world, the linchpin to a successful talent strategy lies in effective collaboration across borders and departments. From the C-suite to HR, and the teams and departments ushering in new global teams and hires, cultivating buy-in and cross-border collaboration stands at the heart of expansions. Offer training for effective collaboration, ensure that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) are integrated from the outset, and emphasize seamless communications and change management throughout.  

In unpredictable markets, we've seen a big uptake in expansions into new global regions where talent pools, currencies and economic climates look more promising and stable. In an interconnected world, opportunities are endless. A robust talent strategy ensures you are ready to maximise these prospects.”

Alexandra Delaney - Director of Client Solutions

3: Craft a compelling employer brand

Your employer brand is the cornerstone of a successful global talent strategy. Create a positive, dynamic brand that transcends borders. Utilize regional job fairs, localized career websites, and targeted social media campaigns to showcase your workplace culture. Engage with local universities and professional associations to establish your presence. Keep it authentic; your employees are your best brand ambassadors.

4: Leverage HR technology and AI for efficiency

Every moment counts when expanding your business. Underpinning your recruitment process with HR technology and AI can be a game changer. These tools have the potential to streamline your hiring journey and provide the efficiency needed to focus on more strategic elements of talent acquisition. For example:

  • Optimized search: AI-driven Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) refine and expedite the search for qualified candidates in a new territory.
  • Automated communication: Utilize AI for chatbots and automated emails to maintain seamless candidate interactions while get your team in place.
  • Predictive analytics: Harness AI to analyze data, offering insights into hiring trends and forecasting future talent needs.
  • Cost-effective automation: Implement AI to automate routine tasks, freeing up time for strategic decision-making in recruitment.

5: Evaluate and iterate with data

Results matter in the world of global talent acquisition. Leverage data analytics and feedback from managers, candidates, and employees to continuously evolve your strategy. Evaluate metrics such as candidate quality, talent retention rates, and social media engagement. This data-driven approach informs strategic adjustments, allowing you to replicate successful practices across different regions.

Hudson RPO has extensive experience in building and expanding recruitment strategies on a local and global scale. If you’re ready to explore new territories in 2024 and build a fit-for-purpose talent strategy, get in touch with our talent experts today.

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Hudson RPO celebrates #1 ranking in APAC on the HRO Today Baker’s Dozen List 2023

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Hudson RPO APAC has been recognised as Asia Pacific’s number 1 RPO provider on the 2023 Baker’s Dozen list. 

The annual Baker’s Dozen reflects the views of senior HR decision-makers. Based on survey feedback, the annual RPO Baker’s Dozen evaluates RPO providers across three key areas: breadth of service, deal sizes and quality of service. It is considered a leading global indicator of top recruitment outsourcing providers. Being recognised for the quality of their overall leaders and quality of service leaders was instrumental in capturing the number one position in APAC. 

We are incredibly honoured to have been recognised as the number one RPO in Asia Pacific on the HRO Today Baker’s Dozen list. These ratings are based on client feedback, so this award is a testament to our people's dedication, commitment, professionalism, and ability to partner with our clients to shape exceptional outcomes. Our mission is to deliver exceptional, high-quality outcomes for our clients and candidates, and this award has cemented those efforts in 2023.”

- Kimberley Hubble CEO of Hudson RPO APAC
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An impressive year 

This year marks the 14th consecutive year Hudson RPO has been recognised on the Baker’s Dozen list and comes on top of an impressive list of achievements in the APAC region this year including recognition in the HREC Awards in China and a finalist in ‘Best RPO’ category in the Seek SARA Awards in Australia .

Our China team was recognised in the 2023 HREC China Recruiting & Staffing Solution Provider Value Awards.
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Looking ahead

As an organisation, we are proud to be recognised for delivering high-quality and strategic recruitment outsourcing services to our clients. Our teams are passionate dedicated and have deep talent expertise, making them the true winners of this award. We look forward to continuing our success in the APAC region. 

Looking to talk talent? Want to know more about how RPO can help your business? Talk to one of our talent experts.  

About the HRO Today Baker’s Dozen List

The annual Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings are based solely on feedback captured through online surveys from buyers of RPO services.  Using a predetermined algorithm that weighs questions and categories based on importance, scores are calculated in all three subcategories as well as an overall score. The rankings are based on those scores.   

The role of recruiters in AI-enabled recruitment processes

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The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into recruitment processes is increasingly playing a significant role in talent strategy. As AI technology advances, new challenges and opportunities continue to rise. Our surveys indicate that 45% of responders believe AI will automate routine tasks and alleviate administrative duties in recruitment. Additionally, 29% see AI’s potential in providing predictive insights for hiring decisions. Yet, only 24% believe AI alone has the capacity to truly enhance the candidate experience. So, if AI enablement has the power to alleviate recruiters from some tasks and not others, what exactly is the role of recruiters in an AI-enabled recruitment process? We asked our experts Stephen, Regional Director of HR & Technology, and Cristine, VP of Solution Design and Tech Innovation.

Recruitment experts possess invaluable human qualities and the ability to build connections between talent and hiring teams that are difficult, if not impossible, for AI to replace.”

First and foremost, it is essential to acknowledge that AI in recruitment is unlikely to directly replace recruiters,” says Stephen. More likely, it will augment their capabilities. Recruitment experts possess invaluable human qualities and the ability to build connections between talent and hiring teams that are difficult, if not impossible, for AI to replace. As we described earlier this year, whether it is the rapport built in a face-to-face meeting or the personal touch of a targeted ad, some aspects of recruitment simply can’t be replicated.

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Cristine agrees that AI will have applications for automation, administrative tasks, and predictive insights. “In leveraging those [AI] benefits, I also believe it has the potential to bring back the traditionally consultative nature of the recruitment profession, both for candidates and organizations. I believe recruiters will be more strategically involved in projects like workforce planning, consulting candidates on their career paths, skills-based pathways and development programs to fill future hiring needs, employer branding and other retention-boosting initiatives.”

Data-informed decision-making

“Additionally, recruiters will become data-driven decision-makers, leveraging advanced analytics tools and AI-driven algorithms to assess recruitment performance, candidate quality, and overall hiring strategies”, Stephen says. “This shift will enable recruiters to make more informed choices, optimize their processes, and adapt to evolving market trends, ultimately leading to more efficient and effective talent acquisition with a strategic future-focus. In its current state however, AI needs vast amounts of data. Transactional data from one company is not enough to accurately predict the performance of a candidate, but it is a change we expect to see in the future.”

It isn’t AI itself that will transform the candidate experience, it is the recruiters strategically leveraging AI that will.”

Authentic candidate experiences

According to Cristine, the way AI can transform candidate experiences is generally underestimated. “Mostly because it is not AI that will transform the candidate experience, it is the recruiters that leverage the time AI enablement has given them back in their schedules. If a chatbot can engage with candidates around the clock with common questions and application updates, or if an ATS can integrate administrative duties, a recruiter has time to engage in meaningful conversations around cultural fit, ambition, and soft skills.” These are just some of the areas we predict AI will transform the recruitment process through increased efficiencies and optimizations:

  • Reduce time spent candidate sourcing
  • Skill-based matching between candidate profiles and skill-requirements
  • Improved and automated candidate screening
  • Chat-based candidate communications & support
  • Conduct and analyze virtual interviews

The recruitment teams of the future

The role of recruiters in an AI-enabled recruitment process is evolving. Recruiters should embrace AI as a tool to streamline administrative tasks, gain predictive insights, and enhance the candidate’s experience. By doing so, they can free up time for more meaningful interactions and decision-making while providing candidates with a more efficient and personalized journey. Ultimately, the successful recruiter of the future will be one who can strike the right balance between leveraging AI’s capabilities and harnessing their own unique human skills to build stronger, more productive teams.

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Hudson RPO Appoints Jake Zabkowicz as Global CEO

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Prioritizes Global Accounts & Aggressive Growth

OLD GREENWICH, Conn., Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hudson RPO, a leading global total talent solutions company owned by Hudson Global, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HSON), announced today the appointment of Jacob “Jake” Zabkowicz as Global Chief Executive Officer, effective November 15, 2023. As Global CEO for Hudson RPO, Mr. Zabkowicz will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of Hudson RPO’s growth plan. Jeff Eberwein will remain Chief Executive Officer of Hudson Global, Inc. and will continue to focus on capital allocation, acquisitions, corporate strategy, and maximizing shareholder value.

Mr. Zabkowicz, 41, is a seasoned, growth-minded executive who brings to Hudson RPO extensive global leadership as well as operational and business development experience in the talent acquisition industry. Most recently, he was Senior Vice President, Global RPO at Korn Ferry, where he was instrumental in building and growing the firm’s global RPO business during his 10-year tenure. Prior to his time at Korn Ferry RPO, Mr. Zabkowicz served as Director, Solution Design & Implementation at Pinstripe (now Cielo). Mr. Zabkowicz’s experience and insights have been quoted in publications including Bloomberg, Forbes, and USA Today.

“I am excited to welcome Jake to the Hudson RPO team. Jake’s growth orientation and winning mindset will help Hudson RPO achieve its aggressive growth goals,” said Jeff Eberwein, CEO of Hudson Global. “Over the course of his career, Jake has developed a reputation for delivering outstanding client service, building loyal and high-achieving teams, and driving exceptional growth. We look forward to leveraging his expertise to aggressively grow our RPO business and, ultimately, shareholder value.”

“I am thrilled to join the Hudson RPO team and honored to lead such a respected organization towards advancing and cementing our position atop the global RPO market,” said Mr. Zabkowicz. “I have been impressed both by the talent on the Hudson RPO team and the depth of the relationships this team has forged with prestigious clients. Leveraging these attributes, along with Hudson RPO’s strong reputation in the market, I am confident we can drive rapid organic growth globally. This global focus will be squarely at the forefront of Hudson RPO’s go-to-market strategy under my leadership, and I’m particularly eager to target new business in several large and fast-growing markets including healthcare, technology, and life sciences. We have a tremendous opportunity in front of us and I’m excited for the challenge ahead.”

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