Posted by NPAworldwide Headquarters on Feb 27, 2025

At NPAworldwide, we are continuously seeking ways to enhance collaboration and drive more successful partnerships among our members. We’re excited to announce a pilot partnership with Role Relay, a cutting-edge recruitment collaboration platform designed to streamline agency-to-agency connections and increase the volume and efficiency of fee-split placements. 

What is Role Relay? 

Role Relay is a technology-driven collaboration tool built specifically for recruitment agencies. It seamlessly integrates with leading ATS platforms, including JobAdder, Bullhorn, Vincere, Broadbean, and Idibu, or can be used as a standalone platform. The platform enables recruiters to: 

  • Automate Agency Introductions – Get matched with potential partners based on recruitment specializations, geographic needs, and collaboration history. This in no way replaces the personal relationships that are a hallmark of NPAworldwide; it simply facilitates introductions between potential partners.

  • Access a Collaborative Job Board & Candidate Pool – Share and discover roles and candidates with trusted NPAworldwide partners. 

  • Streamline Partner Interactions – Utilize Role Relay’s technology to facilitate partnerships, track placements, and increase splits within the network. 

  • Protect Your Data – Role Relay ensures that your commercial IP and client/candidate details remain secure, only sharing data when you choose. 

How the Pilot Works 

We are launching a six-month pilot in three stages, starting with a select group of firms chosen by NPAworldwide: 

  • Stage One – A closed test with 10 pre-selected NPAworldwide agencies in Australia to refine the platform. 

  • Stage Two – If successful, the pilot will expand to 50–100 NPAworldwide agencies globally to assess scalability. 

  • Stage Three – Pending results, we may consider a full network rollout. 

Why This Matters for Our Network 

This pilot aligns with NPAworldwide’s mission to facilitate stronger member-to-member connections, improve efficiency, and drive more revenue-generating opportunities. By leveraging Role Relay’s automation and AI-powered matching, we aim to make split placements even easier and more effective. 

We will be closely monitoring the success of this initiative, focusing on: 

  • Increased agency connections – More introductions leading to real collaboration. 

  • Higher split placement volume – More successful shared deals. 

  • Better efficiency and engagement – Streamlined processes to save time and maximize results. 

What’s Next? 

The pilot will run for six months, with ongoing evaluation to determine whether Role Relay is a tool that could benefit our wider membership. 

Stay tuned for updates as we track progress and share insights from the participating agencies! If successful, this could be a game-changer for how NPAworldwide members collaborate.