CPEhr’s latest white paper “Preparing for the Rebound: How Human Resources Outsourcing Can Help Business Through Uncertain Economic Times” finds that during this recovery time thousands of SMEs are leveraging human resources outsourcing.
 
The white paper details the role HR outsourcing plays in supporting three employment priorities:
 
1. Stabilizing operating expenses. Following a dismal 2009, employers are looking to reduce unnecessary expenditures, specifically in the area of labor costs.
 
2. Reducing employment risks. Employers are preparing for potential labor-related litigation by reviewing policies, updating HR documentation and training management.
 
3. Enhancing employee performance. Employers are compelled to find new ways of motivating and training their workforce to maintain a positive attitude while managing increased workloads.
 
“Reports indicate that as the economy begins to recover and employers look to rehire lost personnel, their priorities will continue to focus on cost-containment and improving efficiencies,” says Ari Rosenstein, CPEhr's Director of Internet Marketing.”Our research points to outsourcing human resources as a cost effective and efficient way to reach those goals in 2010.”