Business concerns about true cost of HR and payroll outsourcing
Cost is an understandable concern for many business owners thinking about outsourcing their HR functions. They may be sold in to the idea of the actual external services themselves. Yet it is only natural that they struggle to reconcile the benefits that outsourced HR and payroll solutions bring to the table with the true cost implications.
When trawling through the pros and cons in order to reach clarification, they should think carefully about the many ways in which professional outsourced solutions are tailor-made to actually save businesses money, rather than costing them money.
HR solutions reduce company overheads
Businesses may be looking into outsourced HR services, payroll solutions, or a strategic combination of both. Whichever option ultimately best befits, they can immediately benefit from reductions to their wages and salaries costs. These reductions extend to the ‘hidden’ amounts of money that businesses pay for the holiday entitlements and sick leave of their HR payroll personnel.
Outsourced expertise minimises employment tribunal risks
It is not unusual for businesses to be unsure whether they are doing right or wrong in terms of constantly evolving employment law. Should an existing or previous staff member instigate legal proceedings, it can cost businesses vast amounts of money to defend themselves in tribunal situations, even if outcomes are favourable. Tribunals that rule in favour of aggrieved staff members can entail enormous payouts. Expert external HR providers work meticulously to ensure that businesses remain on the right side of employment law, minimising risks of employment situations arising.
State of the art HR software comes as part of the deal
Businesses need not worry about having to invest vast sums into contemporary HR hardware or software. However, they can experience the benefits of the most advanced systems on the market as part and parcel of their service contracts with premium outsourced providers, through their current systems, or securely online.
