A company is experiencing a high number of work absences across all of its national operations for a variety of reasons, some related to the company as a whole and some specific to company demographics. The head of HR has analyzed payroll expense data and has noted that the higher costs and increasing frequency of using fill-in and temporary staff are having a significant bottom-line impact. After learning about the potential advantages of centralized sourcing, the head of HR asks her recruiting team to look at the options available for a nationally contracted vendor to support the company's needs and make a recommendation. The recruiting team has been primarily experienced in staffing headquarters positions. Individually they are experienced primarily with local recruiting resources.
1. What is the most effective course of action the recruiting team could take to execute their assignments?
2. It is decided that RFPs will be sent to selected vendors to assist in the recruitment strategy. Once the RFPs are returned, what is critical next step that the HR VP should take to determine which vendor should be selected?