Recognition is not the story. Momentum is. 

In the 2025 Everest Group Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment Global, AMS has once again been named a Leader, a distinction we’ve held for 15 consecutive years. But this year, something else stood out. AMS has earned the Star Performer distinction, a title that depicts not just continued excellence, but significant acceleration based on their Year-over-Year (YoY) movement in the PEAK Matrix. 

This distinction matters as in the talent space, change is not measured in promises. It is measured at the pace at which partners can adapt, improve, and deliver under pressure. 

So, while it is tempting to treat this news as another industry accolade, it is better understood as a directional marker. Not just where AMS stands, but where talent acquisition itself is headed. It’s a reflection of how talent solutions must evolve, and how we as the AMS family are helping clients lead that evolution at scale and with the necessary expertise across sectors. 

Gordon Stuart, CEO of AMS, highlighted that AMS’s consistent recognition as a Leader in the 2025 Everest Group RPO PEAK Matrix® reflects its expertise in transforming talent acquisition into a driver of enterprise value. He attributed this leadership to the company’s skilled teams, advanced analytics, and use of proprietary and partner technologies. Stuart also noted AMS’s significant market share growth in 2024 through new client acquisitions and global expansion, especially in North America. In a volatile economic climate, AMS continues to offer flexible, outcome-focused solutions that help clients manage risk and achieve measurable hiring success. 

Understanding Everest’s framework  

The Everest Group RPO Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment is a data-led benchmark. Its criteria go beyond reputation. It is not based on perception, but rather on performance. In 2025, 31 global RPO providers were assessed across these key dimensions: 

  • Client impact, including growth in hires managed, and RPO deals closed 
  • Capability and delivery strength, including scale and quality of service 
  • Innovation, with emphasis on AI, automation, and technology integration 
  • Domain expertise and flexibility across diverse industries 
  • Year-over-year improvement, based on measurable performance gains 

The talent solutions providers are classified into three categories: Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants. 

To be named a Star Performer, a talent acquisition provider must demonstrate real, year-over-year progress in both capability and influence. That includes client adoption at a scale that includes tangible innovations. And most critically, that includes doing better work this year than they did last year. 

AMS’s acceleration on the Matrix is not a branding moment. It is a reflection of operational velocity, strong client advocacy, and innovation. This recognition underscores how AMS has been stress-tested by clients, markets, and hiring complexity, and consistently delivered results. 

What Everest has historically recognized in AMS 

In the 2025 PEAK Matrix, AMS was recognized for several consistent strengths: 

  • Significant growth in hires managed and RPO deals secured, despite a challenging market 
  • A strong global delivery network, with significant expansions in North America and APAC, is enabled by targeted acquisitions 
  • Specialized expertise in complex sectors, including life sciences, financial services, and manufacturing 
  • A balanced approach to hiring, supporting high-volume, white- and blue-collar needs across regions 
  • Deep expertise in early careers and graduate programs, supported by a wide network of third-party partnerships 
  • Continued investment in ethical AI and automation tools that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and fairness in talent decisions 
  • Deep advisory capabilities spanning workforce planning, DEIB, employer branding, and TA technology consulting 
  • A maturing tech ecosystem centered around AMS One, with integrated features like AMS One, Digital Recruiting, Market Insight, and the intelligence layer AMS Verified 

These are foundational strengths. The 2025 Star Performer distinction suggests that we are continuously elevating and improving their impact. 

What sets AMS apart in a shifting talent landscape 

Talent acquisition no longer operates on predictable timelines or familiar ground. There is more volatility, more scrutiny, and more expectation for partners to shape the strategy. 

Our performance in this year’s PEAK Matrix tells a deeper story about how AMS is evolving to meet that shift in a constantly challenging macro environment. 

First, speed and scale are no longer tradeoffs. Through our proprietary platform AMS One, we are helping enterprise clients solve both. Whether they are managing spikes in hiring demand or pivoting to a skills-based workforce model, our clients are not left choosing between agility and control. They get both. 

Second, technology alone is not enough. Everest recognized AMS’s investments not only in platforms but also in intelligence and insight. This includes ethical AI, labor market analytics, DEIB metrics, and tools for high-volume hiring, all unified through AMS One. These are not standalone tools, but they power a delivery model optimized for performance. 

Third, strategy is not a separate function. Our advisory capability is not layered on top of delivery. It is embedded within it. From workforce planning to employer brand positioning, our teams work inside the problem. That is what separates a vendor from a partner. It is also what moves hiring from transactional to transformational. 

Why clients feel the difference 

Recognition from the Everest Group is a valuable possession. But it means more when clients can feel the effect in real time. The real value is in how it translates into results for the organizations we work with. 

  • Faster, more predictable hiring cycles (improved time to hire) 
  • Higher candidate fit and retention (quality of hire) 
  • Lower costs through smarter sourcing and automation (cost per hire) 

AMS is delivering measurable results across these benchmarks. Our global delivery footprint continues to expand, and our solutions evolve to meet each client’s regional and industry-specific needs. 

In an environment where complexity is growing, AMS brings structure without rigidity, and transformation without disruption. 

The Star Performer distinction is not a finish line. It is an inflection point. 

It shows that the market is moving. It tells that what worked five years ago no longer applies in today’s ever-changing and demanding market. And it tells that success will belong to those who can move with precision, not just with pace. 

For AMS, that means continuing to invest in technology that is practical, not performative. It means developing consultants who understand the intersection of hiring and business growth. And it means working with clients who want to build talent strategies that can outlast economic cycles, demographic shifts, and technology hype. 

“We’re focused on investing in technology that is practical, not performative.”
— Adam Segal, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, AMS 

This year’s PEAK Matrix sends a clear message to talent leaders: progress is possible. But only with the right partner at the table. Because the future of talent acquisition is not a trend. It’s a trajectory. And AMS is committed to helping you stay ahead of it.