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.
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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