Tampa, Fla., Sept. 11, 2024 – In a push to further expand its global presence, name recognition and industry leadership position, Hudson RPO has hired Cody Loveland as Global Head of Social Media Strategy. In this role, Loveland will enhance the firm’s stature with clients, employees and the greater talent acquisition industry.

Loveland is a seasoned leader with more than 20 years of experience as a digital catalyst, culture champion and international speaker.

Prior to joining Hudson RPO, Loveland was Head of Social Media and Director of Global, Digital, Social Media and Corporate Brand for Alcon, an industry leading medical device company. He has also served as a consultant for Korn Ferry, providing social media and digital marketing strategies to help recruit and retain talent in the life sciences industry.

Loveland received his Master’s degree in Education from Portland State University and completed post-graduate studies in Education Leadership and Social Justice at Oregon State University and a Talent Management certification from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.

“It’s important that the talent acquisition industry knows the steps we are taking to expand and enhance our product offering beyond RPO to professional and executive search, as well as workforce planning and advisory services,” said Hudson RPO CEO Jake Zabkowicz. “Cody’s efforts will showcase our efforts and will let clients and prospects know the many ways they can count on Hudson RPO as a strategic partner.”

Tampa, Fla., Sept. 10, 2024 –Hudson RPO today announced the hiring of another seasoned talent acquisition professional, continuing the firm’s expansion efforts in executive search.

Dr. John Muchka, PharmD, is joining Hudson RPO as a Managing Partner in Executive Search. His area of focus is the pharmacy/healthcare space, and he will also further business development with new clients.

Dr. Muchka is a clinical pharmacist with nearly 15 years of extensive experience in the healthcare field. In addition to his clinical work, Muchka serves the community as co-founder and president of Pharm to Tables Charitable Organization, Inc. Pharm to Tables has emerged as a driving force in promoting overall community health by helping with food insecurity.

Dr. Muchka received his Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, followed by His Doctor of Pharmacy from South University School of Pharmacy.

Dr. Muchka joins several other executive search professionals at Hudson RPO who are furthering the firm’s offering of talent acquisition across all levels of client organizations.

“Growing our executive search offering is a high priority for us as clients tell us they want one partner to help across all aspects of talent acquisition, from RPO and niche roles to the C-suite,” said Hudson RPO CEO Jake Zabkowicz. “John will play a critical role in expanding our already strong executive search team.”

Tampa, Fla., August 21, 2024 – Hudson RPO today announced that Everest Group has recognized the firm as a Major Contender in all regions and a Star Performer in EMEA and APAC in its Regional Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) PEAK Matrix® Assessment. The Star Performer designation is based on Hudson RPO’s significant Year over Year (YoY) movement up the Matrix.

The report cites several accomplishments in Hudson RPO’s offering that led to its elevated ranking, including its innovation, vision and strategy, depth of services, portfolio mix and value delivered.

The organization has also seen measurable global expansion with organic growth by setting up an entity in Ireland, inorganic growth with the acquisition of Hudson Singapore, and an increased presence in the Middle East.

“Hudson RPO has made concerted organic and inorganic investments to expand its global RPO footprint across most of the major RPO markets. Its expertise in hiring white-collar professionals across key industries, such as pharmaceutical and life sciences, BFSI, and manufacturing, have enabled Hudson RPO to demonstrate significant resilience in the downturn of 2023,” says Arkadev “Arko” Basak, Partner, Everest Group. “Its continued investments in advancing its talent advisory services and its partnership-based technology ecosystem have strengthened its position as a Major Contender and Star Performer on Everest Group’s Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024.”

In addition, Hudson RPO has enhanced its offering with a dedicated Executive Search team and expanded advisory services.

“Our clients are increasingly looking to us for a full spectrum of talent acquisition and workforce planning needs,” said Hudson RPO CEO Jake Zabkowicz. “As we continue to expand and excel in the marketplace, we look forward to offering clients best-in-class results, including DEI, advisory, permanent and contingent workforce planning and technology consulting.”

For the RPO Services Regional PEAK Matrix®, Everest Group analyzes the RPO landscape and the performance of 53 service providers in all industries, looking at these providers’ vision for RPO, their capacity to deliver on that vision, the impact that they have had on the wider market, including the scope of services offered, and level of innovation and investments. The assessment also considers third-party RPO deals as well as 6,400 multi-process RPO deals. The report divides RPO providers into three main categories: Leaders, Major Contenders and Aspirants.

Tampa, Fla., August 13, 2024 – Hudson RPO has been named a “Leader” in NelsonHall’s Vendor Evaluation & Assessment Tool (NEAT) Matrix. The NEAT Matrix allows strategic sourcing managers to assess the capability of vendors across a range of criteria and business situations and identifies the best performing vendors overall.

NelsonHall placed Hudson RPO in the “Leader” quadrant in all four categories it analyzes: Overall, Services, Technology and Geographic Reach. The designation focuses on the firm’s Managed Services Provider (MSP)/Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) services.

According to the NelsonHall analysis, Hudson RPO has a plethora of Unique Selling Points (USPs) with several enhancements within the last year, including its ongoing expansion in the APAC region with the acquisition of Hudson Singapore, the firm’s contractor hub “Strike Micro” site with all its how-to guides and FAQs, plus an enhanced contract experience, journey workflow and expanded contractor benefits.

“Our goal is to continually enhance our client, candidate and partner experiences to be the clear talent acquisition partner of choice and to be top-of-mind in the industry,” said Hudson RPO CEO Jake Zabkowicz. “It’s gratifying that industry leaders such as NelsonHall recognize that we are consciously working to take the firm to the next level – and that it’s working.”

The Leader recognition in the NEAT Matrix is just the latest of Hudson RPO’s recent accolades. The firm was recently recognized as a Major Contender and Star Performer in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) in Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix® Assessment.

Tampa, Fla., June 24, 2024 – Hudson RPO has been named as one of America’s 500 best places to work in Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group’s second-annual ranking of America’s Greatest Workplaces. This recognition highlights Hudson RPO’s commitment to creating an exceptional work environment and fostering employee engagement, even amid a challenging economy.

“At Hudson RPO, we believe that a great workplace is the cornerstone of our success,” said Jake Zabkowicz, Global CEO of Hudson RPO. “Being named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces is a testament to our ongoing efforts to cultivate a positive and engaging work environment. Our employees are the driving force behind our achievements, and we remain dedicated to supporting their growth, well-being and satisfaction.”

To compile this year’s list, Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group interviewed more than 250,000 U.S. employees, generating more than 1.5 million company reviews across 78 individual sectors. The survey explored key aspects of the workplace, including compensation and benefits, training and career progression, work-life balance and company culture. Hudson RPO’s strong performance in these areas is a clear indicator of its successful employee engagement strategies.

In addition to the survey, the ranking considered each company’s online reputation, diversity and inclusion ratings, and reviews of senior management. Hudson RPO’s consistent positive ratings in these categories demonstrate its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.

According to Nancy Cooper, the Global Editor in Chief at Newsweek, the companies featured in this ranking are noted for their ability to foster environments where employees feel valued and motivated. As a result, these organizations often enjoy stronger client relationships and higher retention rates.

“We are honored to be recognized alongside other leading companies that prioritize their employees’ needs and well-being,” said Zabkowicz. “This accolade reinforces our commitment to creating a workplace where our team members can thrive and achieve their full potential.”