Hudson Talent Solutions (HTS) has finalized the acquisition of Richmond, Virginia-based recruitment process outsourcing provider Cornerstone RPO. The transaction bolsters Hudson’s delivery footprint across North America, pairing regional high-touch recruiting expertise with global operational scale and intelligent talent technology.
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Unifying High-Touch Recruitment with Global Talent Infrastructure
Synergy of two organizations with complementary strengths in delivery of recruiting, client operations, scalable workforce design and next-generation talent technology.
The integrated operating model will support Cornerstone RPO’s client portfolio in capitalizing on Hudson’s global delivery expertise, talent advisory solutions and digital talent ecosystem, while Hudson will boost its regional recruiting bench and operational bandwidth across North America.
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Cornerstone RPO was established around personalized, relationship-driven engagement, building its reputation on high-touch client service and adaptive delivery models. Combining these practices with Hudson’s enterprise infrastructure allows existing client engagements to scale smoothly into comprehensive, multi-regional talent acquisition initiatives.
“The addition of Cornerstone RPO to HTS immediately bolsters our presence in the U.S. RPO market, the world’s largest, and brings a roster of blue-chip clients, marking an important step in our growth strategy. Cornerstone RPO has built a strong business by staying close to its clients and delivering flexible solutions that work effectively. We see a clear opportunity to grow Cornerstone RPO’s existing client engagements into larger, longer-term programs through HTS’s enterprise RPO, talent advisory, and TalentFusion™ capabilities, without losing the responsiveness and human connection that define strong partnerships. I have tremendous confidence in Rodney and David’s leadership, and I’m thrilled to welcome them and the Cornerstone RPO team to HTS,” said Jake Zabkowicz, Global CEO, Hudson Talent Solutions.
“This is an exciting new chapter for Cornerstone RPO, our clients and our team. Hudson brings global scale, advanced talent technology and a broader range of workforce capabilities that will allow us to offer even more value to our clients. Just as importantly, we share a commitment to practical solutions, strong relationships and keeping people at the center of recruitment,” said Rodney Ashby, Managing Principal and Co-Founder, Cornerstone RPO.
“Clients increasingly need partners that can combine technology, intelligence, delivery expertise, and the flexibility to adapt as hiring needs change. Cornerstone RPO strengthens that model and deepens our ability to support clients across North America,” said Jake Zabkowicz.
