ClearlyRated Honors 2026 Best of RPO Winners for Client, Employee Satisfaction
Event summary
- ClearlyRated announced the 6th annual Best of RPO award winners on February 3, 2026.
- Winners achieved Net Promoter Scores (NPS) that outpaced industry benchmarks.
- Clients of winning firms reported 70% higher satisfaction than the industry average.
- Fewer than 1% of U.S. and Canadian RPO firms qualified for the award.
The big picture
The 2026 Best of RPO awards highlight the growing emphasis on client and employee experience in the RPO sector. As firms compete for talent and clients, satisfaction metrics are becoming key differentiators. ClearlyRated's role in standardizing these measurements positions it as a critical player in the HR services ecosystem.
What we're watching
- Sustainability of Differentiation
- Whether winning firms can maintain superior satisfaction scores amid industry-wide talent shortages.
- Industry Benchmarking
- How ClearlyRated's methodology evolves to reflect changing client expectations in RPO services.
- Market Positioning
- The pace at which award recognition translates into revenue growth for winning firms.
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