RPO Fact Sheet

Faststream’s Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) service helps Maritime and Shipping businesses optimise their hiring. Whether you need support with high-volume recruitment or niche roles, our expert team can manage part or all of your recruitment process, streamlining your strategy.

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What is RPO?

Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) is a strategic recruitment solution where you partner with an expert RPO provider, like Faststream, to manage part or all of your recruitment activities. It is more than just outsourcing, RPO acts as an extension of your team, streamlining your hiring process, enhancing candidate quality, and ensuring efficiency.

Key Benefits

  • Streamline Resources

  • Improve Time-To-Hire

  • Reduce Costs

  • Achieve Better Results

  • Enhance Brand Appeal

  • Improve Candidate Experience

  • Ensure Compliance

  • Access Value-Added Services

What is included in RPO?

  • Dedicated Recruitment Team

  • Workforce Planning & Market Mapping

  • End-to-End Candidate Search

  • Inclusive & Bias-Free Hiring Practices

  • Reporting & Analytics

  • Salary Benchmarking & Employer Branding

  • Post-Placement Support & Continuous Improvement

Why choose Faststream?

  • Maritime Experts

  • Tailored Recruitment Solutions

  • Scalable Services

  • Global Talent Reach

  • Seamless Integration

  • Employer Branding & Candidate Attraction

  • Advanced Analytics

  • Impactful Results

How to get started with RPO

Ready to optimise your recruitment strategy? Contact us today to explore how our RPO solutions can support your business.

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