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Tampa, Fla, Sept. 23, 2024 – Hudson RPO today announced that Shaun Limwatana has joined Hudson RPO as RPO Vice President, Hudson Middle East and Africa. In this role, Limwatana will help lead efforts to increase the firm’s presence and stature throughout the region and will be responsible for overseeing the firm’s go-to-market RPO strategy in the region. 

Limwatana is an experienced HR professional, having been in the region since 2008. He is the cofounder of Parisima Talent, a leading Talent and HR advisory firm based in Dubai. Prior to cofounding Parisima, he held leadership roles across both HR and Talent Acquisition for both FGB (now FAB) and Barclays, where he was responsible for regional remits across the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia. Those roles encompassed up to 14,000 full-time employees (FTEs) and more than 2,000 hires per year.

In these roles, he was responsible for delivering significant HR restructuring and transformation programs, as well as redesigning and building improved resourcing and talent functions across multiple geographies.

His areas of expertise include: Talent Acquisition Strategy & Infrastructure Development, Talent Management, Organization & Operating Model Design, RPO, HR Transformation & Change Management, HR Technology Implementation, HR Policy & Process, Total Rewards, Training & Development, Succession Planning and Global Mobility.

“Business in the Middle East region continues to expand exponentially, and Hudson RPO is enhancing its team of experienced talent acquisition professionals to best serve clients in the region,” said Hudson RPO CEO Jake Zabkowicz.

Tampa, Fla, Sept. 19, 2024 – Hudson RPO (Nasdaq: HSON) has been recognized as a top Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) provider in HRO Today’s global Baker’s Dozen list. This is the 16^th consecutive year the firm has made the list.

The annual ranking is developed from a survey of RPO buyers and industry experts. Evaluating both the quality and breadth of services that providers offer, the ranking also takes into consideration the size of deals on which providers deliver.

“Being recognized as a top RPO provider reflects the hard work of the team and continued investment in customers, people and solutions,” said Hudson RPO CEO Jake Zabkowicz. “This underlines the strategic business value that Hudson can bring to organizations and will only motivate us to innovate further and provide even more value for our clients.”

Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, added: “For the second year, Hudson RPO has placed at the sixth position in the HRO Today Magazine Bakers Dozen Customer Satisfaction Survey. This demonstrates their consistency as one of the top players in RPO who can both handle complex mid-market programs as well as having all the competencies and global footprint to compete with the largest RPO firms for multi-national enterprise accounts. Their investments in enhanced breath of service shows progress as their deal sizes have also increased. The data shows Hudson RPO is in a period of ascendancy in spite of the very challenging economic environments in many of the geographies in which they operate, and we expect them to continue to perform at a very high level given their strong customer relationships and growing portfolio.”

Hudson RPO’s ranking on the Baker’s Dozen list is one of many recent industry accolades for the firm, including: 

• A “Major Contender” and “Star Performer” in Everest Group’s global Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) PEAK Matrix® Assessment.
• A “Major Contender” in all regions and a “Star Performer” in EMEA and APAC in Everest Group’s Regional Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) PEAK Matrix® Assessment.
• A “Leader” in all categories of NelsonHall’s Vendor Evaluation & Assessment Tool (NEAT) Matrix.
• An “Aspirant” in Everest Group’s Managed Service Provider (MSP) PEAK Matrix® Assessment.
• No. 1 RPO provider in the 2023 APAC regional Baker’s Dozen List.
• One of America’s 500 best places to work in Newsweek’s second annual ranking of America’s Greatest Workplaces. 

Tampa, Fla., Sept. 18, 2024 – Hudson RPO today announced that Everest Group has recognized the firm as an Aspirant in its Managed Service Provider (MSP) PEAK Matrix® Assessment.

The PEAK Matrix® Assessment analyzes two main evaluation dimensions in MSP: Market Impact, and Vision and Capability.

Market Impact as captured through three subcategories:

1. Market Adoption, measuring the number of clients, revenue base, YoY growth and deal value/volume.
2. Portfolio Mix, measuring diversity of client/revenue base across geographies and type of engagements.
3. Value Delivered, based on customer feedback and transformational impact.

Vision and Capability as captured through four subcategories:

1. Vision and Strategy, for the client and the firm being assessed, including a future roadmap and strategy.
2. Scope of Services Offered, measuring depth and breadth of its services portfolio.
3. Innovation and Investments, measuring the enablement areas of technology, IP, industry/domain knowledge, alliances and M&A.
4. Delivery Footprint and global sourcing mix.

“While Hudson RPO was built upon a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) model, we are continuing to expand in many areas, including being a Managed Service Provider (MSP), meaning that we manage the temporary worker recruitment for an organization,” said Hudson RPO CEO Jake Zabkowicz. “Clients want flexible staffing solutions, and our offerings cover the range of services needed to best achieve strategic business results.”

For the Managed Service Provider (MSP) PEAK Matrix® Assessment. Everest Group analyzes the MSP landscape and the performance of 53 service providers in all industries, looking at these providers’ vision for MSP, their capacity to deliver on that vision, the impact that they have had on the wider market, including the scope of services offered, and level of innovation and investments. The report divides MSP providers into three main categories: Leaders, Major Contenders and Aspirants.

Tampa, Fla., Sept. 11, 2024 – In a push to further expand its global presence, name recognition and industry leadership position, Hudson RPO has hired Cody Loveland as Global Head of Social Media Strategy. In this role, Loveland will enhance the firm’s stature with clients, employees and the greater talent acquisition industry.

Loveland is a seasoned leader with more than 20 years of experience as a digital catalyst, culture champion and international speaker.

Prior to joining Hudson RPO, Loveland was Head of Social Media and Director of Global, Digital, Social Media and Corporate Brand for Alcon, an industry leading medical device company. He has also served as a consultant for Korn Ferry, providing social media and digital marketing strategies to help recruit and retain talent in the life sciences industry.

Loveland received his Master’s degree in Education from Portland State University and completed post-graduate studies in Education Leadership and Social Justice at Oregon State University and a Talent Management certification from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.

“It’s important that the talent acquisition industry knows the steps we are taking to expand and enhance our product offering beyond RPO to professional and executive search, as well as workforce planning and advisory services,” said Hudson RPO CEO Jake Zabkowicz. “Cody’s efforts will showcase our efforts and will let clients and prospects know the many ways they can count on Hudson RPO as a strategic partner.”

Tampa, Fla., Sept. 10, 2024 –Hudson RPO today announced the hiring of another seasoned talent acquisition professional, continuing the firm’s expansion efforts in executive search.

Dr. John Muchka, PharmD, is joining Hudson RPO as a Managing Partner in Executive Search. His area of focus is the pharmacy/healthcare space, and he will also further business development with new clients.

Dr. Muchka is a clinical pharmacist with nearly 15 years of extensive experience in the healthcare field. In addition to his clinical work, Muchka serves the community as co-founder and president of Pharm to Tables Charitable Organization, Inc. Pharm to Tables has emerged as a driving force in promoting overall community health by helping with food insecurity.

Dr. Muchka received his Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, followed by His Doctor of Pharmacy from South University School of Pharmacy.

Dr. Muchka joins several other executive search professionals at Hudson RPO who are furthering the firm’s offering of talent acquisition across all levels of client organizations.

“Growing our executive search offering is a high priority for us as clients tell us they want one partner to help across all aspects of talent acquisition, from RPO and niche roles to the C-suite,” said Hudson RPO CEO Jake Zabkowicz. “John will play a critical role in expanding our already strong executive search team.”

Tampa, Fla., August 21, 2024 – Hudson RPO today announced that Everest Group has recognized the firm as a Major Contender in all regions and a Star Performer in EMEA and APAC in its Regional Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) PEAK Matrix® Assessment. The Star Performer designation is based on Hudson RPO’s significant Year over Year (YoY) movement up the Matrix.

The report cites several accomplishments in Hudson RPO’s offering that led to its elevated ranking, including its innovation, vision and strategy, depth of services, portfolio mix and value delivered.

The organization has also seen measurable global expansion with organic growth by setting up an entity in Ireland, inorganic growth with the acquisition of Hudson Singapore, and an increased presence in the Middle East.

“Hudson RPO has made concerted organic and inorganic investments to expand its global RPO footprint across most of the major RPO markets. Its expertise in hiring white-collar professionals across key industries, such as pharmaceutical and life sciences, BFSI, and manufacturing, have enabled Hudson RPO to demonstrate significant resilience in the downturn of 2023,” says Arkadev “Arko” Basak, Partner, Everest Group. “Its continued investments in advancing its talent advisory services and its partnership-based technology ecosystem have strengthened its position as a Major Contender and Star Performer on Everest Group’s Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024.”

In addition, Hudson RPO has enhanced its offering with a dedicated Executive Search team and expanded advisory services.

“Our clients are increasingly looking to us for a full spectrum of talent acquisition and workforce planning needs,” said Hudson RPO CEO Jake Zabkowicz. “As we continue to expand and excel in the marketplace, we look forward to offering clients best-in-class results, including DEI, advisory, permanent and contingent workforce planning and technology consulting.”

For the RPO Services Regional PEAK Matrix®, Everest Group analyzes the RPO landscape and the performance of 53 service providers in all industries, looking at these providers’ vision for RPO, their capacity to deliver on that vision, the impact that they have had on the wider market, including the scope of services offered, and level of innovation and investments. The assessment also considers third-party RPO deals as well as 6,400 multi-process RPO deals. The report divides RPO providers into three main categories: Leaders, Major Contenders and Aspirants.