Heaven is a good outsource solution…

I have written posts in the past about outsourcing including legal considerations and other factors to keep in mind when going down this route

Some businesses might be put off because outsourcing can go well or it can go wrong. Luckily there are some easy ways to make sure that your outsourcing project is heavenly…

• Seventh heaven – The first step on the path to outsourcing is to identify exactly what it is you need to achieve to reach your goals. Some businesses will want to outsource their non-core processes so that more time can be spent on revenue-generating work or to give the business a more flexible framework. Some might outsource because they need more support in a particular area and they need their employee(s) to be focussing on high priority work, while the outsourced facility does the rest. Whatever the reason, make sure that it is clear in your mind to help you ascend to your final destination…
• A match made in heaven – The next step is finding people that are a good cultural fit and are in tune with your business. They need to understand your business goals and be able to tailor their services to suit your business needs if required.This is something that Reality HR takes very seriously when proving HR support to our clients. In our recent client survey, 100% of our clients who deal with us day to day were happy with the quality of our advice.You can find out more about our HR Outsource service here.

Here is my suggested checklist for you:

• Do you find the outsourced company easy to communicate with?
• Are they a good fit with your business?
• Do you like the people you have met?
• How much time do they plan to spend at your premises?
• Do they understand what you want to achieve?
• What support will there be for staff who need to talk to someone?

• Knocking on heaven’s door – Outsourcing should never be a quick fix. Depending on the nature of your outsource solution, it may take some time to get your team ready for the change. Try involving your existing staff as much as possible in the process, so that when the time comes you don’t meet any resistance or experience any potentially disastrous side effects…
• Heaven knows – It isn’t unusual for a business to outsource a function that they are not experienced in. If this is the case, it is extra important to take the time going through the above points. You can also do your homework and put in place a service level agreement or get something similar written into the contract. This will give you a way out should you start seeing a decline in your return on investment or be unhappy with their service.

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