The term "outsourcing" is frequently associated with businesses that hire remote contractors to do the same job for less money. While this does happen, it is only one type of outsourcing—and one of the most extreme types of outsourcing. The company hires an outside to perform a task that its employee can do, it referred to as outsourcing. The outside contractor could be from another country or a neighbor
Pros
of outsourcing.
Reduce
cost.
Outsourcing is frequently less expensive than hiring
a new employee and eliminates some cost uncertainty. The contract will detail precisely
what to do and how much it will cost.
Internal
Staff Development.
A large project may necessitate the use of skills
that your team does not have. Outsourcing, which involves bringing in
contractors to work at your location, can provide you with the people you need
while your employees work alongside them to learn new skills.
Improve
Your Internal Focus.
It will be easier to focus on the day-to-day
operations of your core business and driving results when you have the right
people in place. It is true not only for your organization's executives but
also for other members of your team who were on the verge of quitting
What
did Skype do?
Skype was a pioneer and market leader in the field
of online video. With software clients that work on smartphones and PCs, almost
everyone has used or is familiar with Skype. Skype, like WhatsApp, recognized
that product development was not the most vital factor in its success. Instead,
Skype needed to find the right talent and skills at a reasonable cost to
continue developing the software while keeping costs low. Skype is another
major outsourcer, and they chose Estonia (East Europe) as a source of talent
and hired several developers to work on the product. As
time passed and these developers demonstrated success, Skype added them as
partners, further solidifying the relationship. Skype's strategy worked, as
Microsoft purchased the company for $8.5 billion in 2011.
Lesson
learn.
Skype offers a similar experience to WhatsApp, with
a focus on finding talent all over the world. Both organizations have
demonstrated that the most valuable requirement, rather than geography, is the
availability of skills.
Conclusion.
Outsourcing human resources functions is not a new concept. However, a new business owner may be unfamiliar with the advantages and benefits of their company. If you choose the right agency and the correct HR functions to outsource, the benefits for your company's success will be numerous and significant. Do not be afraid to outsource in the long run, as it will benefit both you and your employees. And, finally, your employees are your most valuable asset.
References
Meisner, E., 2021 Why do Companies Choose to Outsource Work?. [online] available at:<https://theceosrighhand.co/why-do-choose-to-outsource-work/> [Accessed 16 August 2021].
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The rise of outsourcing, particularly human resource (HR) outsourcing, has been fueled by organizations' ongoing efforts to cut costs, focus on strategic issues, and improve employee services (Chiang & Shih, 2011).
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Good artical Nishantha. Some people misunderstand the idea of Outsourcing as a cost cutting method, but actually it is about finding the correct talent and sometimes it's because of not enough resources within the organization. Through tis external relationship the organization gets the ability to improve and to enhance.
ReplyDeleteGood job Nishantha, HR is essential for an organization to manage and develop people. When you consider the processes of recruitment and selection, training, payroll management, handling issues and complaints, and many other factors, the job burden of HR will expand significantly. Mid-sized businesses may not require or need a division; instead, they may be able to outsource only the most necessary HR functions. Internally, other usual functions can continue.
ReplyDeleteOutsourcing HR Functions
1. Employee relations & compliance
2. Payroll services
3. Workers’ compensation
4. Employee benefits
5. Staffing & recruitment
6. Employee screening & background checks
7. Pre-employment skills testing
8. Sexual harassment training
HR outsourcing is a contractual agreement between an employer and an external third-party provider whereby the employer transfers the management of, and responsibility for, certain HR functions to the external provider. Many types of HR outsourcing options are available to employers. Outsourcing HR services helps streamline significant HR activities such as compliance, payroll and employee administration. When companies outsource HR services, they definitely get more time to focus on profits and other core business activities
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ReplyDeleteMany Organizations do not have the time to become HR specialists. Adherence to existing and new rules annually is a full-time job. Therefore, instead of trying to find HR internally, many managers turn to outsource HR providers with in-depth knowledge, technology, and resources. Thankyou for sharing this interesting article Nishantha.
ReplyDeleteHi Nishantha. Change is always a good thing and for companies who spend too much time doing a certain task that isn’t at all important. Outsourcing is a great option for them to make the work process easier to handle. Those working in a local company may choose to outsource work so that they can continue to focus on the core business processes. Small tasks can be easily passed on to outsourcing companies. Saving operation cost is one of the most significant benefits that outsourcing provides.
ReplyDeleteOutsourcing is a very effective method in terms of cost saving and most of the time it's hassle free. It is a new trend in business world, Organizations should carefully identify what are the units that needed to outsource . It is very important decision and there should be a proper way to overlook and make sure everything is complied .
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ReplyDeleteAn interesting topic Nishantha, Specifically, outsourcing may positively relate to performance for firms pursuing a cost leadership strategy and negatively related to performance for firms that were not. Furthermore, outsourcing may positively relate to performance for innovative differentiators and negatively related to firms that were not pursuing innovative differentiation strategies
ReplyDeleteVery well constructed article nishantha! outsourcing has become more & more popular among the corporate entities of the world due to many of it's attractive benefits as you have highlighted above. It help on organization to employ staff from a wider talent base at a significantly lower cost.
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