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The business case for outsourcing the HR function is straightforward \u2013 it provides any-sized business with a dependable resource that can be used to effectively manage HR with less cost, less risk and less pressure on resources, if you have the right partner on board.<\/p>\n
We do not simply endorse this business model because it is our speciality; there are practical business reasons for companies to take this route \u2013 and research backs this up.<\/p>\n
For example, according to the ADP Research Institute the most compelling reasons for companies to consider outsourcing their HR function include: stabilise costs, lower risk, increase employee productivity and drive business results.<\/p>\n
It is important to place these reasons in context. As we are all aware, South Africa\u2019s economy is not growing as fast as it should be. At the time of writing this piece, the country\u2019s GDP is forecasted to grow by just 1.5% for 2019.<\/p>\n
Times are tough for businesses across the board and especially for SMEs, which are acknowledged to be one of the most active and sizeable contributors to the country\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n
SMEs, particularly, are under heavy pressure to operate with limited resources \u2013 especially spare capital and skills availability.<\/p>\n
There really isn\u2019t a great deal available to mobilise a team of HR experts and utilise their skills at any given time to deal with issues like tax, regulatory changes, new developments effecting HR and technology.<\/p>\n
Lower risk is actually a lot more strategic than some would imagine. Smaller operations must do all they can to compete, sustain themselves and be agile \u2013 there is little room for mistakes, and most importantly the market is not forgiving when it comes to messing up on HR.<\/p>\n
It really is all about choice\u2026 empowering the decision maker with a powerful alternative. They can outsource all the HR functions, or just some of them to a partner.<\/p>\n
As experts have written, the model is described as \u201ca kind of partnership\u201d where the outsourcing provider acts as a \u201ca co-employer of your staff members\u201d.<\/p>\n
Outsourcing the HR function to an experienced, credible and established service provider will give decision makers peace of mind and time to focus on the business, and on strategy. They don\u2019t have to worry about whether or not the company is complying with legislation, whether employees are effectively onboarded, or if the latest tax information and compliance has been considered and factored into the operation.<\/p>\n
Once again ADP Research Institute has listed several key advantages linked to outsourcing some administration functions.<\/p>\n
For example, it alleviates the administrative burden on internal staff, enables more cost-effective administration, and enhances integration across multiple benefits areas.<\/p>\n
The question of whether or not to outsource something as important as HR is really not applicable anymore. The model works and continues to gain popularity within ever-increasingly competitive and resource-intensive markets. Today, it is really not about whether or not to outsource, but more when and to whom?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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