Get your HR Health Check today

Home News

HR What Now

We are passionate about helping your business and people grow. Watch this space as we keep you up-to-date with useful HR trends and insights.

Enable Group | Jul 24, 2023

The Benefits of HR Outsourcing for Accessing Global Talent

In today’s globalised and highly competitive business landscape, companies face the challenge of attracting and retaining top talent. The success of an organisation is often intricately linked to its workforce’s skills, expertise, and creativity. Nevertheless, recruiting and managing a pool of talented employees can prove to be a daunting undertaking, particularly in the face of limited local talent pools. This is where strategic HR outsourcing can play a pivotal role. By leveraging the services of HR outsourcing firms, companies can gain a competitive edge, drive innovation, and attain sustainable growth. In this article, we will explore the effectiveness of HR outsourcing and its ability to facilitate access to top talent for businesses. 1. The Changing Dynamics of Talent Acquisition The traditional talent acquisition model, which relied heavily on the hiring process, is undergoing a paradigm shift. With technological advancements, increased connectivity, and a growing remote workforce, geographical boundaries are no longer barriers to finding the right talent. HR outsourcing opens up a world of opportunities, allowing organisations to recruit from a wider talent pool that was once out of reach. By leveraging this model, businesses can access a diverse range of skills, perspectives, and experiences that can fuel innovation and drive organisational success. 2. Enhancing Recruitment Efficiency Recruiting the right talent is a time-consuming and resource-intensive process. HR outsourcing offers a streamlined approach to recruitment by leveraging the specialised expertise and resources of outsourcing partners. These partners have an extensive network and access to talent databases that span across borders. They can efficiently source, screen, and shortlist candidates based on the specific requirements of the organisation. By outsourcing recruitment processes, businesses can significantly reduce time-to-hire, lower costs, and ensure a higher quality of candidates. 3. Leveraging Global Expertise HR outsourcing enables businesses to tap into global expertise and leverage the knowledge and skills of professionals worldwide. For instance, outsourcing HR functions like training and development can bring in trainers and consultants with industry-specific knowledge and a deep understanding of the latest trends. This not only enriches the learning journey for employees but also contributes to the holistic advancement and progress of the organisation. By tapping into global talent, businesses can gain a competitive edge by remaining at the forefront and adeptly responding to evolving market demands. 4. Flexibility and Scalability Outsourcing HR functions provides organisations with the flexibility to scale their operations based on changing business needs. As businesses expand into new markets or experience fluctuations in demand, they can quickly adapt by accessing additional talent resources through outsourcing partners. This scalability ensures that organisations can efficiently manage their workforce without the need for significant investments in infrastructure, training, or hiring. By leveraging the expertise of outsourcing partners, businesses can focus on their core competencies and strategic initiatives while leaving HR functions in capable hands. 5. Overcoming Cultural and Legal Barriers Expanding operations into new markets often comes with cultural and legal complexities. When hiring locally, businesses may encounter challenges in navigating unfamiliar legal frameworks, compliance requirements, and cultural nuances. HR outsourcing helps mitigate these barriers by partnering with experts who have a deep understanding of the local culture, labour laws, and regulatory environment. This ensures businesses can operate within legal boundaries, maintain compliance, and foster a harmonious work environment for local and outsourced employees. 6. Building a Global Employer Brand A strong employer brand is essential for attracting top talent in today’s competitive job market. By strategically outsourcing HR functions, businesses can enhance their global employer brand. Outsourcing partners can play a crucial role in shaping a positive candidate experience, managing employer branding initiatives, and maintaining consistent communication across different regions. This not only attracts high-quality talent but also establishes the organisation as an employer of choice in the global marketplace. Conclusion HR outsourcing presents an effective solution for businesses seeking to access global talent. In an increasingly interconnected world, companies that embrace this model are better positioned to attract top talent, foster growth, and stay ahead of the competition. Experience the benefits of HR outsourcing with Enable Consulting, your trusted partner in HR solutions. Our human resource management services in Singapore cover everything from talent acquisition and management to training and development, enabling you to focus on your core business—while we take care of your human resources. Additionally, as an authorised vendor of the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) by IMDA, you will receive a grant of up to 50% when you partner with us. Take the first step towards success and contact us today. Our team is ready to guide you through the process and help you discover how our services can support your unique needs.

Blog • < 1 min read

Featured News

blog

Enable Group | Jun 14, 2019

Retrenched in Singapore — How to Deal with the Emotions

According to a recent Straits Times article, retrenchments in Singapore rose in the first quarter of 2019. The number of retrenched employees was 3,230 and higher than a year ago. The retrenched employees were mainly from electronics, services industries, wholesale trade, transportation and storage. And the main reasons cited by establishments for retrenchments were restructuring […]

Blog • < 1 min read

blog

Enable Group | Jun 07, 2019

Thousands of people are calling on Japan to ban employers from requiring women to wear high heels in the workplace

Wearing high heels may be fashionable and make you feel taller, confident and sexier. It’s the gold standard in women’s footwear for everything from the board room to the red carpet. High-heeled shoes can cause a plethora of foot problems while impairing stability and increasing the risk of injury. Leg, back, and foot pain are […]

Blog • < 1 min read

blog

Enable Group | May 31, 2019

Do These 3 Things to Be Better at Decision-Making

Inability to make decisions is one of the principal reason executives fail. Deficiency in decision-making ranks much higher than lack of specific knowledge or technical know-how as an indicator of leadership failure. – John C. Maxwell https://www.success.com/be-better-at-decision-making/ #decide #clarify #purpose #outcomes #strategy #tactics #actions #HR

Blog • < 1 min read

blog

Enable Group | May 23, 2019

An Australian worker won a landmark privacy case against his employer after he was fired for refusing to use a fingerprint scanner

Biometric time and attendance systems use the fingerprints of employees to verify who is actually clocking in and clocking out of work each day. The system scans the finger of the employee, coordinates are determined and then the system maps the endpoints and intersections of the fingerprint. These are then referenced against what is in […]

Blog • < 1 min read

blog

Enable Group | May 10, 2019

Women in Singapore earn 87 cents for every S$1 earned by men, Glassdoor’s gender pay study reveals

What is Singapore’s gender pay gap in comparison to other countries? https://www.businessinsider.sg/women-in-singapore-earn-87-cents-for-every-1-earned-by-men-glassdoors-gender-pay-study-reveals/ https://www.businessinsider.sg/women-in-singapore-earn-87-cents-for-every-1-earned-by-men-glassdoors-gender-pay-study-reveals/ #gender #equality #pay #gap #workplace #bias #HR #humanresources

Blog • < 1 min read

blog

Enable Group | May 08, 2019

Automation is shaping the future of the workplace

New technologies are reshaping the future of the workplace by allowing the automation of manual tasks in operations and processes that require rote learning with algorithms or robots. These tasks are often susceptible to human error, and so automation can help to improve the accuracy and efficiency of many business operations. This is only one […]

Blog • < 1 min read

blog

Enable Group | Apr 26, 2019

The CTO role of today will evolve into the CEO role of tomorrow

“As companies continue to embrace and depend on technology, the CTO role will become the bedrock of an organisation — potentially, becoming the CEO of tomorrow. The current roles and responsibilities of the CTO will become essential skills for every future CEO. These are strong statements, which might cause concern to the more traditional business […]

Blog • < 1 min read

blog

Enable Group | Apr 22, 2019

Cyber security and small and medium-sized companies: how they can defend themselves in 2019 as the Cybercrime menace grows

Cybercrime continues to surge without a slowdown in sight. Cyber security is a big issue to small and medium-sized companies, but businesses can take steps to protect themselves… https://www.information-age.com/cyber-security-small-mid-sized-companies-123477664/ https://www.information-age.com/cyber-security-small-mid-sized-companies-123477664/ #cybersecurity #breaches #malware #medium #small #protection #preventionsystem #companies

Blog • < 1 min read

blog

Enable Group | Apr 16, 2019

15 Tips for Eating Healthy at Work

Is there always cake in your work kitchen? Are Fridays your treat day, even though you’ve actually treated yourself more than enough times throughout the week? Whether your downfall is chocolate or pastries from the morning breakfast run, eating well at work is an upward struggle with so many temptations. And with most people spending […]

Blog • < 1 min read