| Outsourcing used to be a dirty word. Generally, when | | | | HR staff. |
| people think of outsourcing, they think of taking jobs | | | | In today’s tight economy however, there are more |
| away from people. After all, if your firm decides to | | | | and more companies struggling with the decision to |
| outsource the HR department, how many local | | | | eliminate their HR department altogether. Feeling guilty? |
| employees would you have to put out of work –if | | | | Well, consider this: One affect of outsourcing is |
| any? | | | | “insourcing.” Because employees now have |
| What many people do not consider however, are the | | | | more opportunities to specialize, more and more HR |
| jobs gained due to outsourcing human resources. | | | | professionals are choosing to join the ranks of Human |
| Outsourcing is one aspect of trade and there is no | | | | Resources outsourcing vendors. Outsourcing |
| doubt that trade makes the economy stronger. HR | | | | companies that focus on Human Resources generally |
| outsourcing keeps industries competitive. And when | | | | only hire the most qualified HR professionals. |
| you stay competitive you create more jobs. | | | | By outsourcing HR functions, not only can you get HR |
| Of course for many companies, outsourcing human | | | | tasks done more efficiently and at a lower cost, but |
| resources is merely a way to support the human | | | | you also have the ability to spend more time and |
| resource department. Consulting, benefits, taxes, | | | | money in other areas of your business like sales, |
| payroll, and job costing are increasingly being | | | | marketing or advertising –important departments |
| outsourced even in larger companies with an in-house | | | | that, unfortunately often get cut during a recession. |