Recruitment process outsourcing vendor the RightThing is acquiring
recruitment training and sourcing technology vendor AIRS.
The RightThing did not disclose financial terms of the deal, which was
announced Monday, February 18. Both the RightThing and AIRS are privately
held.
Industry observers say AIRS is an important purchase for the RightThing
because it allows the RPO giant to broaden its menu of offerings to clients.
Since its inception in 2003, The RightThing has focused on providing services
such as talent pre-screening, testing, interviewing and onboarding.
Through the acquisition, however, the RightThing could extend its business
into training and software. AIRS offers its technology and a popular platform
that teaches recruiters to hunt for talent more effectively.
“We are thrilled with the opportunities that AIRS will present to us,” says
Terry Terhark, CEO for the RightThing, which is based in Findlay, Ohio.
AIRS will be run as an independent business unit, according to Terhark, who
will oversee both companies. Chris Forman, former CEO of AIRS, will now serve as
president of AIRS, reporting directly to Terhark.
No layoffs are expected among AIRS’ 65 employees. AIRS will continue to
operate from its headquarters in Wilder, Vermont.
—Gina Ruiz