Leading the way in RPO: Hays recognised across EMEA & APAC
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Leading the way in RPO: Hays recognised across EMEA & APAC
We’re excited to announce that Hays has been named a Leader in the 2025 Everest Group PEAK Matrix® Assessment for Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services across both EMEA and Asia Pacific.
This recognition places us among the top-performing providers, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional value, innovation, and strategic workforce solutions.
The Everest Group PEAK Matrix® is a trusted benchmark in the industry, evaluating 26 RPO providers in EMEA and 27 in APAC across key dimensions such as market impact, value delivered, scope of services, vision and capabilities, innovation and investment, and delivery footprint. Providers are categorised as Leaders, Major Contenders, Aspirants, and Star Performers—offering a comprehensive view of the competitive landscape.
Regional strengths and strategic focus highlighted by Everest Group
Commenting on our rankings Sailesh Hota, Vice President at Everest Group, said:
"Hays continues to enjoy significant market traction in the EMEA RPO market through its strong delivery presence across the UK and Western Europe.
Its focus on enhancing consulting capabilities, investments in technology and analytics, and expertise in hiring across both white- and blue-collar roles have strengthened its value proposition and contributed to its recognition as a Leader in Everest Group's Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025 - EMEA.”
"In the Asia Pacific RPO market, Hays continues to create significant impact with delivery strength across India, Southeast Asia, and Australia.
Its domain expertise in industries such as manufacturing, BFSI, and government, coupled with its Total Talent Acquisition offerings and technology-led solutions, have enabled it to build a compelling value proposition and maintain its position as a Leader in Asia Pacific."
Global reach, meaningful results
Nigel Kirkham, CEO of Enterprise Solutions at Hays, added:
"Being recognised once again by Everest Group as a Leader in RPO services across both EMEA and APAC is a powerful endorsement of the work we’re doing globally. It reflects the impact we’re making for our clients and the strength of our teams across regions.
Over the past year we’ve continued to invest in the areas that matter, technology, consulting, and the way we partner with clients. That focus, combined with our experience across a broad range of industries and our Total Talent Acquisition capabilities, has helped us achieve meaningful outcomes for clients navigating complex workforce challenges.
I want to thank every member of our Global, EMEA, and APAC teams. Your commitment, and relentless drive continue to shape our success, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve accomplished together.”
Explore the potential of RPO
At Hays, our Enterprise Solutions is committed to helping both organisations and individuals succeed as their lifelong partner. We leverage our deep market knowledge and expertise to build holistic talent strategies for thousands of complex organisations around the world, offering a comprehensive suite of workforce and advisory services.
Discover how our RPO solutions can be the cornerstone of your success.