DIY for HRO

I believe I have a different perspective than most consultants insofar as HR outsourcing is concerned. This market has matured to the point where HR buyers should be self-sufficient and fully knowledgeable in sourcing transactions. Yes, there are a few very strategic moments where getting an independent shot in the arm can be helpful, but short of that I’d like to see HR leaders adopt a “do-it-yourself” attitude on complex transactions that have been largely left to hired guns to proxy.

Yesterday I was pleased to present these thoughts in a SHRM webcast entited, The HR Outsourcing Evolution. If you’re an active SHRM member, the archive can be accessed here. If you’re not a member, I’ve included the presentation below (and it can also be downloaded via SlideShare by clicking here). Thanks to Phil Fersht of Horses for Sources from some terrific content on sourcing and innovation.

I’m certain that I’ve missed some important items in my presentation and you may not agree with all of them. That’s okay. My objective with this deck is to simply stimulate your thinking as you prepare to engage in HR outsourcing activities.

If you’d like to receive a clean copy of the deck, feel free to drop me an email and I’ll happily forward it along. If you have comments, suggestions or experiences you’d like to share, please feel free to do so and let’s help keep this DIY conversation going.