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Sunday, October 21, 2012

Basic Things Companies Should Know About HR Agencies

By Marshall Brooke


In the past, almost all companies relied on their own HR department for recruiting, hiring and looking after their employees. These days more and more companies are using the services of firms that specialize in hiring and training employees as well as in legal consultancy and basic administrative tasks. Aside from saving on cost, hiring these firms guarantees companies that they're getting the right services for their needs. These firms even have HR consultants in their list of HR specialists to help businesses develop strategic and cost-effective hiring and recruitment policies.

The HR agencies that companies can find these days either cater to a number of industries or focus solely on a particular field, such as information technology, medicine, manufacturing, and so on. Client companies can easily determine which firm can best cater to their needs by simply browsing through the list of services posted on the website of the firm they are eyeing. For start-up companies, it would be ideal to find an HR firm that provides additional services like company registration and incorporation.

Companies that aim to expand in other countries would also need the services of a competent HR agency. So if a company plans to put up a business in Singapore or Malaysia, it should look for a reliable Singaporean or Malaysian employment agency to help them hire professionals from these countries. It is important for companies to seek the help of an HR Consultancy agency from the place where the expansion will take place because such firms could guarantee a legally compliant recruitment procedure.

While it is true that a company may spend more on having an in-house HR department, establishing one has its advantages too. For instance, it allows employees to feel more comfortable dealing with people from the HR if they're able to interact with them daily. This set up helps promote solidarity, which is important in building a strong working relationship among employees.

Companies may opt to outsource or not, but one thing that will remain a priority and that is the welfare of the employees. Companies can ensure their workers' welfare by providing fair recruitment and selection policies, good working environment, programs for career improvement and development, and proper management of human resources.




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