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Introducing our Client Solutions Manager in India

Introducing our Client Solutions Manager in India

Kathi May

As part of Hudson RPO’s continued expansion in the Indian market, we are thrilled to announce the appointment of Lakshmanan (Lucky) Ramanathan as our Client Solutions Manager based in Chennai, India. Lucky joins our already existing Karani team of 600 employees in India, providing recruitment services to local and international markets.

Lucky has over a decade of experience in IT sales, SaaS, RPO and staffing solutions across the globe.

Having supported clients with their talent needs to launch into new markets, he helps his clients scale quickly to meet growth targets and implement market strategies designed to meet their business goals. With experience in supporting start-ups and large, complex multinationals, Lucky understands the criticality of getting the right talent at the right time and at the right cost to support business growth.

When asked about joining the Hudson RPO team, Lucky expressed, “I’m looking forward to joining Hudson RPO and playing an active role in helping them grow their presence in the India market. India is one of the most attractive countries in the world for staffing, but it can also be challenging, which is where a recruitment outsourcing (RPO) solution can help”.

And on the question of how he came to be known as ‘Lucky’. In the southern part of India, Tamil Nadu people tend to refer to the name ‘Lakshmanan’ as ‘Lucky’. He says it’s also an easy name to pronounce when working in overseas markets! But as Lucky himself admits, “it’s hard to forget an interaction with a person named Lucky, and that can be a great advantage!” We tend to agree with you, Lucky!

Lucky is looking forward to talking to Human Resource and Talent leaders of organisations considering expansion in the Indian market, evaluating their current talent acquisition strategy or searching for cost-effective, scalable and flexible solutions to their talent needs.

As specialists in the Healthcare, Financial Services and IT sector, Hudson RPO have expertise in delivering innovative, customised recruitment outsourcing solutions across the APAC region. We believe a talent partner should be scalable and flexible enough to respond to your changing talent needs. Whatever your requirements, we can design the right solution for your organisation.

Lucky welcomes the opportunity to discuss your talent requirements and invites you to contact him for a confidential, complimentary free consultation here.

You can also connect with Lucky via LinkedIn

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Kathi May

Regional Director, Marketing & Employer Branding

Kathi leads Marketing and Employer Branding in APAC and is passionate about helping Hudson RPO clients attract, engage and retain top talent through innovative employer branding initiatives.  She works closely with the Client Solutions team to develop meaningful marketing strategies that promote the benefits of recruitment process outsourcing in delivering cost reductions, reduced time to hire and significant improvements in quality of talent, staff retention and recruitment service levels.

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Hudson RPO APAC celebrates top 3 ranking

Hudson RPO APAC celebrates top 3 ranking

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Hudson RPO APAC has ranked third in Asia Pacific in the regional Baker’s Dozen list of top RPO providers and has been recognised as number one for breadth of service in the region.

For the 12th consecutive year, Hudson RPO (NASDAQ: HSON) has been ranked among HRO Today magazine’s Baker’s Dozen list of top enterprise recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) providers globally.

The annual RPO Baker’s Dozen reflects the views of senior HR decision makers. The list is based on a survey of industry professionals, including RPO clients, who analyze and rank services offered across the market. The Baker’s Dozen survey is considered a leading global indicator of top recruitment outsourcing providers.

“We are incredibly honoured to make the Baker’s Dozen list and I am thrilled we are recognised as top 3 in APAC and number one in the region for our breadth of service. It is gratifying to know our clients benefit from our expertise in managing and transforming their permanent and contingent talent acquisition functions to improve business outcomes. It is also a testament to our team’s continued commitment to delivering world-class service to our clients. This recognition is especially rewarding as we continue to work in close partnership with our clients to help them manage unique personnel and business challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Kimberley Hubble, CEO of Hudson RPO Asia Pacific.

Kimberley Hubble, CEO for APAC

“We are grateful for the loyal partnerships we have established with many extraordinary clients over the years, and we appreciate the dedicated community of HR professionals who have shared their experiences and insights for the Baker’s Dozen.”

Results of the Baker’s Dozen were based on a client satisfaction survey completed by 500 verified global customers who use recruitment outsourcing services. Respondents rated RPO providers on the overall breadth of service, deal size, and service quality.

About Hudson RPO

Hudson Global, Inc. is a leading total talent solutions provider operating under the brand name Hudson RPO. We deliver innovative, customised recruitment outsourcing and total talent solutions to organisations worldwide. Through our consultative approach, we design tailored solutions to meet our clients’ strategic growth initiatives. As a trusted advisor, we meet our commitments, deliver quality and value, and strive to exceed expectations.

For more information, please visit us at www.hudsonrpo.com.

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Kathi May

Regional Director, Marketing & Employer Branding

Kathi leads Marketing and Employer Branding in APAC and is passionate about helping Hudson RPO clients attract, engage and retain top talent through innovative employer branding initiatives.  She works closely with the Client Solutions team to develop meaningful marketing strategies that promote the benefits of recruitment process outsourcing in delivering cost reductions, reduced time to hire and significant improvements in quality of talent, staff retention and recruitment service levels.

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Why Anita loves flexible working so much at Hudson RPO

Why Anita loves flexible working so much at Hudson RPO

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Anita returned to Hudson RPO after a gap of several years.  During that time, she started a family, studied, and worked full time for various companies in Melbourne. Anita says that it’s the leadership and culture of trust and flexibility that brought her back.

“Coming back to Hudson RPO was a no brainer – it’s the exceptional leadership and the ability of the business to provide a flexible work environment for all employees that works with where I’m at in my life.”

Anita re-joined Hudson RPO as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner with our on-site solution at Tabcorp and has enjoyed the experience of learning a new skillset within the Technology sector.

To Anita, the flexible nature of the Hudson RPO culture, means that managing her day in a way that works for her is critical to her success as a parent but also as an employee. ‘I get up early and do a couple of hours of work, followed by some exercise then help my kids with their schoolwork during virtual learning. My days are not driven by my watch. If I want to take the dog for a walk at 11am, I will. I just make sure that I get my work done whilst juggling the demands of a busy household.

Anita and Harper
Anita with daughter Harper

“It’s so important to me to be able to attend my kid’s school activities such as cross country or art shows. I have not been able to do that in previous organisations. So, for me, flexibility and trust are critical,” says Anita.

In addition to juggling a busy household with three young kids, Anita’s eldest daughter, Harper, has just completed filming of a Paramount + television series which required daily commitment for 8 weeks – adding another level of complexity to Anita’s daily routine.

“I was slightly nervous when we found out that Harper was successful in the role as I was also offered this job at the same time. I had an open and honest conversation with my manager who was so supportive and did not want Harper to miss out on such a great opportunity. I won’t forget the feeling of gratitude that I felt following that conversation.”

“You can’t put a price on this level of trust,” says Anita. Between life, work and spending time on set in Harper’s trailer each day, she has been able to make it work, thanks to the flexibility and trust of her team and manager.

Harper on set
Harper on set

Aside from trust and flexibility, Anita was also drawn back to Hudson RPO because of the nature of the work itself.

“Working for Hudson RPO is the perfect blended role. You’re really able to partner with your client, but you also get the opportunity to work on different projects so you’re always learning new skills and collaborating with team members from all over Asia Pacific,” she says.

For Anita, another big draw card for returning to Hudson RPO, was the unique environment that our organisation offers our people.

“I’ve loved the opportunity to be able to work with different client solutions, to share ideas and celebrate success with like-minded people – the collaboration is great. That’s certainly something that drives me and gets me out of bed each day,” she explains.

Flexibility is at the core of our business and our people are supported to work in a way that helps them succeed. For Anita, it’s about balancing her work and family. Of course, everyone’s situation is different, but if you are looking for flexibility and a place to thrive, then click here to read more about life at Hudson RPO, or to check out our current opportunities, click here.

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Kathi May

Regional Director, Marketing & Employer Branding

Kathi leads Marketing and Employer Branding in APAC and is passionate about helping Hudson RPO clients attract, engage and retain top talent through innovative employer branding initiatives.  She works closely with the Client Solutions team to develop meaningful marketing strategies that promote the benefits of recruitment process outsourcing in delivering cost reductions, reduced time to hire and significant improvements in quality of talent, staff retention and recruitment service levels.

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Reference Checking Technology Solution Saves Over 3,500 Hours Annually

Reference Checking Technology Solution Saves Over 3,500 Hours Annually

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Reference checking remains a critical element of our recruitment process across most of our teams and still brings value to the recruitment process. It allows a recruiter to capture and validate information about an applicant concerning the selection criteria. It also helps the recruiter better understand a candidate’s strengths and limitations to ensure they are well supported to be their best selves when they are onboarded.

However, the length of time it took our recruiters to complete a reference check meant they had less time to spend on vital recruitment tasks that need a ‘human touch’. It also meant less time to devote to elevating the candidate and hiring manager experience, which is a top priority for our onsite recruitment teams.

In 2014, after an extensive evaluation of vendors, we engaged Xref as our trusted partner for our online reference checking tool across our solutions.

“By using reference checking technology, we have saved our teams over 3,500 hours per year!”

Since introducing Xref, our reference checking process is simpler, consistent, more user-friendly and fully automated. As a result, our teams have gained better insights into their candidates and enjoy a more efficient process while our clients benefit from reduced time to hire, improved reporting and data insights. In addition, it has given our recruiters time back into their day to focus on the things that matter most – delivering great experiences.

Our Technology & Innovation Director, Stephen Fitzgerald, says, “as an early adopter of this technology, it has led to reduced time to fill and enabled our recruiters to spend more than 3,500 extra hours each year with candidates and hiring managers”.

Click on the infographic to find out more about how reference checking technology has benefitted our teams and to see more great outcomes from our successful partnership.

If you are interested in finding out more about our technology solutions contact one of our Talent Experts.

Xref & Hudson RPO Story
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Kathi May

Regional Director, Marketing & Employer Branding

Kathi leads Marketing and Employer Branding in APAC and is passionate about helping Hudson RPO clients attract, engage and retain top talent through innovative employer branding initiatives.  She works closely with the Client Solutions team to develop meaningful marketing strategies that promote the benefits of recruitment process outsourcing in delivering cost reductions, reduced time to hire and significant improvements in quality of talent, staff retention and recruitment service levels.

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Hudson RPO China Team recognised in 2021 China Recruiting & Staffing Solution Provider Value Awards

Hudson RPO China Team recognised in 2021 China Recruiting & Staffing Solution Provider Value Awards

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We are thrilled to announce Hudson RPO China Team has been recognised in HR Excellence China’s 2021 China Recruiting & Staffing Solution Provider Value Award.  This prestigious award was evaluated by 520 HR professionals from multiple industries and across both Multi-Nationals and local companies.

Susan Fan, Country Director, China for Hudson RPO says  “We are incredibly proud and honoured to be recognised by HREC with this award for RPO excellence.  We have an exceptional team here in China who are viewed by our clients as ‘trusted advisors’. We value our China partnerships and strive to develop tailored talent solutions that support our clients’ strategic growth initiatives, delivering high quality talent and a superior experience for candidates and hiring managers.”

China award 2021

ABOUT HUDSON RPO

Hudson Global, Inc. is a leading global talent solutions provider listed on the NASDAQ. Operating under the brand name Hudson RPO we have delivered innovative, customised recruitment outsourcing solutions in the APAC region for more than 35 years.  We provide solutions across all categories of talent – internal, permanent, fixed term contract and temporary.  Through our consultative “trusted advisor” approach, we develop tailored talent solutions, designed to meet our clients’ strategic growth initiatives and deliver quality and value.

ABOUT HREC

Human Resource Excellence China (HREC) is a high-end, professional and influential membership organization for professionals in the field of human resources in China.  As of June 30, 2020, there are more than 3,800 companies joining HREC as corporate members.  Among China’s Fortune 500 and Forbes Global 2000, more than 90% of them are members of HREC.

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Kathi May

Regional Director, Marketing & Employer Branding

Kathi leads Marketing and Employer Branding in APAC and is passionate about helping Hudson RPO clients attract, engage and retain top talent through innovative employer branding initiatives.  She works closely with the Client Solutions team to develop meaningful marketing strategies that promote the benefits of recruitment process outsourcing in delivering cost reductions, reduced time to hire and significant improvements in quality of talent, staff retention and recruitment service levels.

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Hudson RPO APAC named on the 2021 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List

Hudson RPO APAC named on the 2021 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List

Kathi May

Today, Hudson RPO APAC was honoured to be recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s Best Places to Work. The prestigious annual list, published by The Australian Financial Review and Boss Magazine, is based on a rigorous assessment process managed by Australia’s leading behavioural science consultancy, Inventium.

We were honoured to rank #9 on the Professional Services list, from nearly 1,000 nominated organisations across Australia and New Zealand. The assessment was made up of a staff survey and a written submission, with questions relating to policies, practices and programs that exist within our organisation to support and get the best out of our employees. The methodology is underpinned by Inventium’s Workplaces of the Future framework, which identifies ten key factors that are critical to employees feeling motivated and engaged at work and is supported by extensive research. The full list of honourees can be viewed AFR Best Places to Work 2021. Hudson RPO APAC are thrilled to be recognised for our achievements and practices around flexibility, employee health & wellbeing, diversity, equity & inclusion and reward & recognition– all of which are brought to life through dedicated people programs and are the foundations of our culture.

“On behalf of all Hudson RPO leaders, we are thrilled to be recognised as one of the ‘Best Places to Work’ in Australia & New Zealand. It is a testament to our people and the unique culture that has been fostered since our inception just four years ago, that has given us the ability to create a working environment that allows people the freedom and flexibility to thrive in all facets of their life.

“Although our teams are dispersed, working at different client sites, we place great emphasis on building a unique and distinctive culture, where everyone feels engaged, valued and part of one overarching team. We are very excited by our people programs like Thrive (Health and Wellbeing), Balance (Flexible Work Practices) , Belong (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) and Accelerate (Learning & Development). These programs ensure Hudson RPO attracts and retains the very best talent in our industry and operates as a tight-knit community of people that share common values and goals.  I’d like to thank each and every one of our people – who are the foundation of why Hudson RPO is truly a fantastic place to work.”

Kimberley Hubble, CEO, Hudson RPO APAC

“Inventium is proud to announce the 2021 Best Places to Work list in conjunction with the Australian Financial Review. We have undertaken extensive research into what truly makes a brilliant workplace and we are thrilled to recognise many organisations who are leading the way with innovative practices that drive key elements such as flexibility, wellbeing and equality.” Dr Amantha Imber, Founder, Inventium

The AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list recognises and ranks the best places to work in Australia and New Zealand, by industry, and is the premier list of its kind. The list is judged and compiled by Inventium – Australia’s leading behavioural science consultancy, using unique research-based methodology. In 2020, the list comprised of ten industry lists, compiled from nearly 700 nominations. www.mostinnovative.com.au

Best Places to Work 2021

ABOUT INVENTIUM
Inventium is Australia’s leading behavioural science and innovation consultancy. Since 2007, Inventium has helped hundreds of thousands of people become more innovative and more productive at work. Inventium applies the latest findings from science (psychology, behavioural science and neuroscience) to help organisations unlock growth through innovation and to create brilliant workplaces that get the very best out of their people. Inventium is the official methodology partner of the AFR Boss Best Places to Work List and the AFR Boss Most Innovative Companies list. Inventium is also a proud BCorporation. www.inventium.com.au


ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW
For more than 50 years The Australian Financial Review has been the authority on business, finance and investment news in Australia. It has a reputation for independent, award-winning journalism and is essential reading for Australia’s business and investor community. The Australian Financial Review is owned by Fairfax Media Limited [ASX:FXJ], a leading multi-platform media company in Australasia. www.afr.com


ABOUT HUDSON RPO
Hudson Global, Inc. is a leading global talent solutions provider listed on the NASDAQ. Operating under the brand name Hudson RPO we have delivered innovative, customised recruitment outsourcing solutions in the APAC region for more than 35 years.  We provide solutions across all categories of talent – internal, permanent, fixed term contract and temporary.  Through our consultative “trusted advisor” approach, we develop tailored talent solutions, designed to meet our clients’ strategic growth initiatives and deliver quality and value.

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Kathi May

Regional Director, Marketing & Employer Branding

Kathi leads Marketing and Employer Branding in APAC and is passionate about helping Hudson RPO clients attract, engage and retain top talent through innovative employer branding initiatives.  She works closely with the Client Solutions team to develop meaningful marketing strategies that promote the benefits of recruitment process outsourcing in delivering cost reductions, reduced time to hire and significant improvements in quality of talent, staff retention and recruitment service levels.

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