HCS Business Matters
28th January 2010
Cost Effective Outsourcing
A recent survey by research provider Incomes Data Service (IDS) found, perhaps surprisingly, that HR departments have weathered the economic storm of 2009 rather well. Only 35% of HR functions decreased their staffing levels in 2009, despite fears that the recession would bring sweeping job cuts to many organisations’ support functions.
Almost a quarter of HR departments questioned have actually taken on new staff, as many argue that a recession actually creates more work for them. As a result of pressing cost challenges, many companies have been forced to run complicated headcount reduction programmes, find cost savings through the introduction of new incentives, and continue to manage the day-to-day issues of performance management and employment disputes.
However with the average salary for an HR Generalist Manager sitting at £46,500, HCS suggests that there is a much more cost effective way for organisations to manage an effective HR function.
Why not consider outsourcing some, or all of your HR function? HCS can help you:-
Reduce costs – At a time when many organisations are tightening the purse strings, reducing costs whilst increasing expertise and support means outsourcing is a very cost effective choice.
Increase effectiveness of HR delivery – HCS have an objective and unbiased perspective on issues, helping you to manage HR concerns and processes effectively.
Provide greater expertise – HCS may be able to offer a broader bandwidth of specialist knowledge or experience than is affordably available in-house.
Access improved HR IT systems – Outsourcing this to HCS will mean you can have bespoke HR technology, implemented at a significantly lower cost – either managed inhouse or wholly outsourced to HCS!
Move HR up the value chain – Outsourcing HR administration can lead to a shift in HR focus towards policy and decision making. HCS has a track record of assisting business owners to change their strategic perspective to focus on optimising human capital whilst minimising cost.
Aid organisational growth – Fast-growing organisations can lack the capacity to deliver business objectives, making HCS outsourcing an attractive solution.
Reduce risk – Upscale or downscale HCS resources at your fingertips when you need them, so you only pay for the level of service you need.
HCS offers three different levels of service, enabling you to enjoy a level of HR support, tailored to the needs of your organisation.
29 January 2010, webeditor
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