Delivering Contingent RPO Solutions for Remote CPG Company

The Challenge
A consumer packaged goods (CPG) company was under pressure to hire 50 production laborers within just four weeks to meet increasing demand. Their remote location posed additional challenges, as local marketing efforts were already exhausted. Compounding the issue, the company had a poor first-day turnout rate, with only 50% of new hires showing up.

The Solution
Robertson RPO tackled the issue with a multi-faceted strategy. They deployed a dedicated recruitment team that analyzed the demographic landscape to identify new sourcing opportunities. By leveraging dual-sourcing strategies and improving outreach efforts, the team expanded the pool of potential candidates. The recruitment process was also streamlined to ensure candidates moved efficiently through each stage.

The Results
The results of Robertson’s intervention were transformative:

• On-Time Hiring: All 50 roles were filled within the four-week deadline.

• Improved Attendance: First-day turnout rates increased from 50% to an impressive 95%.

• Efficiency Gains: The time-to-hire was reduced by 25%, ensuring the company could ramp up production as planned.

• Reduced No-Shows: First-day no-show rates dropped significantly, from 50% to just 5%.

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By overcoming logistical and demographic challenges, Robertson RPO delivered a recruitment strategy that not only met tight deadlines but also ensured lasting success. This case highlights the value of data-driven recruitment strategies and the importance of flexibility when tackling unique hiring challenges.

Tight deadlines and tough locations shouldn’t hold your business back. Partner with Robertson RPO to find the right talent when you need it most. Get in touch to learn more about our data-driven recruitment strategies.