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HUMAN RESOURCES - TO OUTSOURCE OR NOT TO OUTSOURCE!



Deciding to outsource human resources is no doubt one of the most challenging questions faced by any business. Outsourcing is a process when an organization instructs a team of individuals to take care of the human resource department/functions of the organization.


Generally small businesses are more likely to outsource other human resource functions. The most common ones that are outsourced include payroll administration or recruitment. Few of them outsource everything; they usually keep HR staff to communicate with employees in core business areas.


When taking such decisions try to keep in mind the financial capability and size of the business. The main factors that are beneficial for outsourcing HR activities are discussed below:


1. Cost-Effective Services

One of the biggest advantages to outsourcing HR functions is the fact that it can save your company money. A properly functioning HR department requires well-trained staff and additional office space. Outsourcing reduces costs for hiring and training in addition to any other related costs.


2. Increases Efficiency

Professional HR management can result in notable efficiency in an organization. By outsourcing human resources, the time that business owners spend in managing the company and its employees can be equivalent to 0.


3. Easy Risk Management.

Outsourcing HR services helps reduce business risks as managing employees requires specialized knowledge to avoid running afoul of the law. Most small business owners simply don’t have that knowledge, and thus don’t have effective policies for managing staff in place, don’t maintain the proper paperwork on employees and make mistakes with payroll.

Not only do these gaps in knowledge create risk for the company and cost money, they also mean that business owners spend more time than necessary on such tasks. HR firms also maintain and audit company policies and practices to ensure your organization and your employees’ best interests are protected.


4. Flexibility

Flexibility is a key benefit of human resource outsourcing that cannot be overlooked. One of the key reasons why human resource services are outsourced is to ensure that the HR department functions smoothly. For instance, if a company is facing an influx of information, it can fulfill the immediate requirements by outsourcing HR services which can enable the business to keep working as it always has.


The above-mentioned factors are some of the many benefits of human resource outsourcing and will be beneficial in deciding whether you should outsource human resources services. After all it’s up to you, “Do you want a cost effective, highly skilled and flexible team taking care of HR while you devote your time to functions that are more beneficial to building the business?”


 

Written by:

Girish Rohra Chawla


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