Ep 13 – Global Talent Engines: Nearshore, Offshore & Everything In Between
Recruitment Transactions International (RTI) is the first global matching platform for buyers, investors, and sellers in the recruitment and staffing industry. For our 13th podcast, RTI Managing Partner Simon Childs is joined by three leaders in the global talent / outsourcing space: Brian Samson, Founder of Plugg Technologies (nearshoring in Latin America / Mexico), Van Dang, Founder of Savvycom (software development outsourcing in Vietnam), and James Miles, COO of Talent Hero (EOR / global hiring platform in the Philippines).
Ep 12 – What Does a Good Recruitment Tech Stack Look Like in the Age of AI? – Brad Courtney
Simon Childs, Managing Partner of Recruitment Transactions International, and Brad Courtney, CTO and co-founder of Recruiter Insider, discuss the importance of a good tech stack for M&A transactions and the role of AI in recruitment. Recruiter Insider provides a skills-based analysis for recruitment agencies, enhancing client and candidate relationships.
Explainer: 9 Deal Killers in Recruitment M&As
In the dynamic landscape of recruitment and staffing mergers and acquisitions (M&A), understanding the intricacies of deal-making is crucial. Here are nine deal killers that can derail negotiations and some strategies to keep the deal alive.
News Release: RTI Assists ZRG Partners in Asian Expansion with Key Leadership Appointments in Singapore
Recruitment Transactions International (RTI) was retained by PE-backed ZRG Partners to assist their entry into the Asian market via acquisition or a team lift of a retained search business. The focus was on Singapore, given its position as a regional gateway to Asia and the relative ease of doing business there. After an extensive search, RTI facilitated and managed introductions with two senior partners from Eric Salmon in Singapore: Dimitri Tsamados and Wai-Leong Chan.
Ep 11 – (PART 2) The Tech-Driven Journey of Serial Entrepreneur Dan McGuire
In Part 2 of this two-part series, Dan talks about his experience in starting Cube19 after the sale of Broadbean Technology. He shares his experience securing funding for Cube19, its ten-year journey leading to its exit, and why Bullhorn was the right fit for Cube19. He also discusses his role as SVP Analytics at Bullhorn and why he eventually left.
Dan also discusses his current involvements with Ebsta, SAAS Academy, and Recruiter Insider, the technology it offers, and gives general advice to anyone considering starting an HR tech product.
Ep 11 – From Recruitment to Revolution: The Tech-Driven Journey of Serial Entrepreneur Dan McGuire (Part 1)
For our 11th podcast, RTI Managing Partner Simon Childs talks to highly successful entrepreneur Dan McGuire to highlight his remarkable transition from recruiter to HR tech entrepreneur, his role in various tech-driven businesses, and his ongoing journey as a serial entrepreneur, investor, advisor, and coach.
Explainer: Opportunities to invest in recruitment and staffing businesses in the exciting Middle East market
Recruitment Transactions International (RTI) has tracked 23 noteworthy M&A deals in the region between 2020 and 2024. While this remains a very small percentage of global transactions, it represents a 360% increase in M&A deals in the Middle East compared to the previous five-year period from 2015 to 2019.
e-Book: Cutting Through the Complexities of Strategic M&A in the Global Recruitment Process Outsourcing Industry
The e-book provides a deep dive into the nuances of integrating RPO within larger recruitment firms, and the complexities of RPO M&A, including stakeholder alignment, deal team structure, and market trends. We probe into the perspectives and considerations of both sellers and buyers in RPO M&A transactions, spotlighting a case study of a successful M&A deal in China.
Ep 10 – Oconic’s Paul Daley on Cutting through the complexities of Strategic M&A in the Global Recruitment Process Outsourcing Industry
Oconic Managing Partner Paul Daley discusses the challenges and strategies involved in RPO integration within larger recruitment businesses. Additionally, he shares insights into the complexities of RPO M&A, including stakeholder alignment, deal team structure, and market trends.