There is various definition to RPO in today's time, Managing activity/processes if one calls as RPO , the other talks about owning the entire Recruitment function of client as RPO while few say having the recruiters deployed at client location is considered to be RPO.

Ultimately all these conveys about outsourcing the functions to specialized organization so that resource optimization and timely delivery is ensured while the functions which are cost centers ensure there is a tab on cost by retaining or reducing cost.

Recruitment as function is becoming challenging every day with dynamic change in business demand and short supply of talent fitting into business need, the task of hiring the right talent at right time at desired location is the most challenging and herculean task.