RPOworldwide Timeline
1986-1999:
U.S. technology projects abound, but specialized resource talent is hard to find.
The shortage of U.S. technology talent forces companies to seek qualified candidates in other parts of the world.
RPOworldwide’s parent company launches an I.T. consulting firm to bring global talent to the U.S. to meet the need for qualified technology talent.
The I.T. staffing firm grows rapidly to more than $100M in annual revenue.
2000-2002:
The U.S. technology market cools, and the supply of technology consulting talent exceeds demand.
The challenge is no longer to look abroad for technology talent, but to cut costs and effectively recruit U.S.-based talent.
2003-2005:
RPOworldwide’s parent company launches a Global Recruitment Center (GRC) model as an internal operational move born out of the need to find top U.S.-based technology talent, while lowering the overall cost of traditional U.S.-based recruiting operations.
The technology market heats up again.
U.S. recruiters compete to attract a limited number of qualified candidates.
The GRC successfully recruits more than 1,500 professionals within the U.S. at a cost per hire savings of more than 50 percent (based on traditional recruiting model costs).
2006:
RPOworldwide is branded and commercially launched as a proven way for its customers to reach more qualified candidates, faster, and at a lower cost.
The company secures its first customer pilots and expands its global recruiting staff to 100+.
RPOworldwide opens the fifth GRC in Chennai (other facility locations include Delhi, Bangalore, Bulgaria and Canada).
2007 and Beyond:
RPOworldwide launches fifth Global Recruitment Center in Costa Rica.
RPOworldwide CEO Steve Shangold Named 2007 Thought Leader of the Year.
HRO Today
names RPOworldwide one of the "Emerging RPO Market Leaders in the fifth annual “Baker’s Dozen” RPO survey.