Expert Opinion: Why outsource your HR?

Stockport-based accountancy firm and business advisors, Hallidays explains some of the benefits if you outsource HR activities from a small business.

For some of you, the thought of outsourcing your HR might seem like a daunting and scary thing. Perhaps you’re worried about the lack of control you’ll have, or that strangers will be advising on key decisions. Whatever your concern, we’re here to put your mind at ease. Below, we’ve outlined some of the main benefits of outsourcing your HR.

Saves you time

As a non-HR expert, it is likely that you and your Managers spend far too much time sorting out HR issues, when what you really want to be doing is focusing on your business, your passion, and helping it to grow. By appointing a team of experts in this field you will increase efficiency and productivity.

Saves you money

There are a range of HR activities that need to take place within a business. These range from administration, right the way through to strategic support. To appoint a single person, in-house, with this range of skills would not only be hard to find but would also be very cost ineffective. Likewise, if you chose to hire a full HR team. By choosing to outsource, you get a range of expertise and experience for a fraction of the price.

Gives you peace of mind

By outsourcing to CIPD qualified HR professionals, you can rest assured that all of your employment contracts, policies and processes are legally compliant and continuously updated in line with ever changing employment law. As is the advice, support and guidance you will receive. As such, there is significantly less chance of ending up in a costly employment tribunal.

Improves team happiness

No longer will team members have to wait for a response to HR queries. The speed of expert advice means that you can be confident and quick in the responses you give your team. Which in turn will lead to improved employee satisfaction and morale. Not to mention less headaches for you!

Read more on the Hallidays website.