ADP acquires The RightThing

Data Processing (ADP), the payroll services and professional employer organisation, revealed that it has acquired privately-held The RightThing, a recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provider, Staffing Industry Analysts reports.

The acquisition broadens ADP's HR business process outsourcing capabilities, and complements its existing applicant tracking and talent management solutions.

According to Ere.net, this is the second acquisition for ADP in as many months. In September, it bought Asparity Decision Solutions, a supplier of employee health benefits decision support tools.

Besides giving ADP a strong and immediate presence in the burgeoning RPO business, The RightThing's AIRS unit brings a sophisticated recruitment technology and a well-regarded recruiter Internet training component.

ADP has a proud heritage in the payroll arena, but in last five to 10 years, the company has tried to develop a broader portfolio, Work Force says.

"With the addition of The RightThing's industry-leading RPO services, technology and management team, ADP will not only expand into a strategic adjacent market, but will also immediately become a principal player in the RPO industry," said Regina Lee, president of ADP's National Account Services, Major Account Services, GlobalView and ADP Canada business units.

"Expansion into complementary markets - such as RPO - will be of great benefit to our clients, and is a critical element in our plan to grow our business.”