What’s the difference between RPO and a recruitment agency?

Recruitment agencies typically operate transactionally, sourcing candidates for specific roles in exchange for a percentage fee at placement. RPO is a strategic, embedded partnership that takes ownership of all or part of your recruitment process across multiple roles, often under your brand and within your governance. RPO delivers reduced cost per hire, consistent process and one accountable provider across the engagement, where agency relationships often fragment cost, quality and accountability across multiple suppliers.

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Published: Jun 23, 2026
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