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TrendWatcher #11 i4cp - Backsourcing - HRO in Reverse
Date: 08/01/2008 Human resource outsourcing (HRO) is a booming, $25-billion industry, with more growth predicted on the horizon. In a 2008 Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) survey that focused on outsourcing, 95% of the 231 companies that responded reported that they at least partially outsource one or more HR functions (Institute for Corporate Productivity [i4cp], 2008b). Another i4cp survey on cutting costs found that 63% of the 301 responding companies plan to use outsourcing as a way to cut costs through 2009 (i4cp, 2008a). Yet the exponential growth spurts experienced during HRO's infancy have given way to some serious growing pains, as evidenced by a handful of high-profile shifts in direction. U.S. companies including Starbucks, Wachovia, UBS, NiSource and others have terminated or significantly altered existing HR outsourcing contracts within the last 12 months. What happened? There is no one answer, but it seems that most of the reasons stem from an inability of vendors to meet clients' expectations. It turns out that in terms of outsourcing HR functions, one-stop shopping may not be all it's cracked up to be. Foneshow does not charge for this service, but standard or other charges may apply from your carrier. Please check your plan to make sure. To stop receiving text messages at anytime, text STOP to 44636. For help, text HELP to 44636 or email support@4info.net. |
