2.76 Hiring Employees or Outsourcing? Growing your Business Strategically

22/01/2024 14 min Temporada 2 Episodio 76
2.76 Hiring Employees or Outsourcing? Growing your Business Strategically

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As the new year kicks off and resignations rise, many businesses find themselves in recruitment mode. But instead of immediately jumping to hire, Karen Kirton explores a powerful alternative—outsourcing. In this episode, she breaks down the pros and cons of outsourcing key functions and how it can help small businesses scale without the overhead.In today’s episode, you will learn:Why outsourcing can be smarter than hiring – Gain expertise, reduce costs, and scale your business faster by bringing in external specialists.Functions that are perfect for outsourcing – HR, finance, IT, marketing, and sales are all prime candidates.Key benefits of outsourcing:Access to expert knowledge and systems.More focus on your core business activities.Improved compliance and reduced legal risk.Flexibility without long-term employment commitments.Common concerns and how to overcome them – Learn how to manage control, culture fit, dependency, and continuity when outsourcing.What to look for in an outsourcing partner – Questions to ask about their model, commitment period, communication style, and handling of personnel changes.How to decide if outsourcing is right for you – Understand your business’s current stage and long-term model to make the right call.Make sure to subscribe to stay updated with new releases every second Monday!Visit Amplify HR for more insights and resources. Also Mentioned in This Episode:6 Tips for Hiring Your First HR PersonEpisode 47Send us a textGet our free eBook packed with practical strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent. Perfect for business owners and leaders focused on building a thriving team. Download it at amplifyhr.com.au/downloadable/find-grow-keep

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