Tampa, Fla, Dec. 5, 2024 —When it comes to sharing thoughts in the workplace, a new Hudson RPO survey shows that the majority of professionals feel that “mum” is the word.

In the survey, more than half (56%) of professionals say they do not feel comfortable expressing their opinions and ideas at work without fear of discrimination or bias.

“Stifling workers’ ability to share their thoughts degrades engagement and hampers innovation and out-of-the-box decision making,” said Hudson RPO CEO Jake Zabkowicz. “While it’s obvious that everyone won’t have the same opinions on a given issue, bringing different ideas to the table will bring insights and new ways of problem solving.”

The survey, which focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) shows respondents are split when asked whether people with diverse backgrounds have equal opportunity for advancement within their organization (54% said yes, 46% said no).

“Some organizations may feel they have made great strides in celebrating the differences of people in the workplace, and they may have, but communication is key to making employees know their opinions are valued and acted upon,” said Zabkowicz.

In reflecting on the social unrest of 2020, respondents say strides have been made since then, with 40% saying that there is much more of a focus on DEIB today than during that period.

The survey again points to the need for clear communication, as 50% say they don’t know if their organization has stated DEIB goals. Of the respondents who say their organization has stated DEIB goals, more than half (56%) say those goals are a focus and are being achieved.

“Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging efforts must be woven into all aspects of an organization, from employees to customers, vendors and the general public,” said Zabkowicz. “A ‘one and done’ approach may serve as a band aid to achieve short-term goals, but lasting change requires ongoing focus and engagement.”

About the Survey:

The Hudson RPO survey of 824 respondents took place in November 2024.

Survey results

Compared to 2020 how much of a focus on DEIB do organizations have today?

• Much less than 2020: 33%
• About the same as 2020: 27%
• Much more than 2020: 40%

Do you feel comfortable expressing your opinions and ideas at work without fear of discrimination or bias?

• Yes: 44%
• No: 56%

Do you believe that people from diverse backgrounds have equal opportunities for advancement within your organization?

• Yes: 54%
• No: 46%

Does your company require a diverse candidate pool during the recruitment process?

• Yes: 39%
• No: 61%

Does your organization have stated DE&I goals?

• Yes: 50%
• I don’t know: 50%
• No: 0%

Does your organization follow through on steps to achieve stated DE&I goals?

• Yes to a great extent: 20%
• Yes to some extent: 36%
• No: 20%
• We don’t have stated DE&I goals: 24%

Tampa, Fla, Nov. 25, 2024 — Hudson RPO (Nasdaq: HSON) has been named the No. 1 Recruitment Process Outsourcer (RPO) of the Year in the SEEK SARA Awards. This is the second year in a row that Hudson RPO has received top honors.

The “SEEK SARA Awards” (short for SEEK Annual Recruitment Awards) are an annual event hosted by the job search platform SEEK, designed to recognize and celebrate outstanding recruitment agencies and professionals across Australia and New Zealand for their excellence in the industry, highlighting their dedication, innovation, and achievements in talent acquisition. 

“Our teams in this region do an amazing job of bringing innovative solutions to our clients. We are honored to be recognized as the top provider and look forward to continuing the solid successes we and our clients enjoy,” said Hudson RPO CEO Jake Zabkowicz.

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

• No.1 Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Provider in APAC for 2^nd Year in a Row in HRO Today’s Regional RPO Baker’s Dozen List
• 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.
• One of America’s 500 best places to work in Newsweek’s second annual ranking of America’s Greatest Workplaces.  

Tampa, Fla, Nov. 12, 2024 — Hudson RPO (Nasdaq: HSON) has been recognized as APAC’s No. 1 Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) provider in HRO Today’s regional Baker’s Dozen list. This is the 2^nd consecutive year the firm has topped the list in APAC and the 12th consecutive year it has been recognized as a leader in the region.

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. The firm ranked No. 1 in APAC for the quality of services, and No. 2 in both breadth of services and size of deals.

Hudson RPO also ranked on the Baker’s Dozen list in EMEA.

“As we continue to enhance and grow our global footprint, we applaud the strong leadership teams in each region and the work they do day in and day out to provide the best possible service to our growing client list,” said Hudson RPO CEO Jake Zabkowicz.

Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, added: “For the second year, Hudson RPO has placed at the top position in the HRO Today Magazine Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Survey in APAC. This demonstrates their consistency as one of the top players in RPO that 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. 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.
• One of America’s 500 best places to work in Newsweek’s second annual ranking of America’s Greatest Workplaces.  

Tampa, Fla, Oct. 28, 2024 – Hudson RPO today announced that Christian Scandella is joining Hudson RPO as Head of the Latin American RPO business. In this role, Scandella will spearhead efforts to increase the firm’s presence and stature throughout the region and will be responsible for overseeing the firm’s talent acquisition efforts there.

Scandella has nearly 20 years of recruitment industry experience, with South American, Latin American and global responsibilities. 

Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President – Latin America at Cielo, where he led the launch, execution and operation of expansion into the region.

Previously, Scandella was a Global Talent Executive at IBM, where he created, set up and managed the growth of international delivery centers in Malaysia, Bangalore and Krakow. He also served as IBM’s Workforce Director for Latin America.

He also held leadership roles at Kenexa (acquired by IBM) and was founder of Sixto Recruiting in Buenos Aires, which was acquired by Kenexa.

“Latin America is a very important expansion and growth area for the firm, and we are confident that Christian is the right person to lead our RPO efforts there,” said Hudson RPO CEO Jake Zabkowicz. “He is a strategic leader who is adept at driving expansion, transformation and growth. His proven expertise in leading talent initiatives across industries will no doubt bring successful outcomes for our clients.”

He earned a Licenciado y Profesor En Historia from the University of Buenos Aires and has an IBM Management Solutions Certification. Scandella lives in Miami.

Tampa, Fla, Oct. 16, 2024 – Building on its already robust presence in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Hudson RPO today announced that David Whittingham-Jones has joined Hudson RPO as the region’s Head of Sales. In this role, Whittingham-Jones will spearhead efforts to increase the number and size of the firm’s RPO client engagements and will work to drive enhanced globalization of accounts. 

Whittingham-Jones brings more than 25 years of recruitment industry experience, and has a wide range of core competencies, including driving market share growth, post-merger integration and large customer selling expertise.

“We are thrilled to have David join our team as the leader of our go-to-market strategy in EMEA,” said Hudson RPO CEO Jake Zabkowicz. “His experience and connections will no doubt lead to the engagement of new clients and the opportunity to continue providing unparalleled results.”

Prior to joining Hudson RPO, Whittingham-Jones served in senior positions at several leading firms, including Cielo Talent, IBM and Kenexa (acquired by IBM in 2012).

Whittingham-Jones earned a BSc degree in Modern Languages and Accounting Studies from the University of Salford. He is based in the United Kingdom.