Outsourcing Solutions clearly defines outsourcing: Why it continues to grow in popularity; how, why and when it should be used; the positive and negative effects of outsourcing; and contract, legal, and union issues.

This book offers the insights of outsourcing professionals and the organizations that use them. It provides academic, statistical, practical information, and advice.

It is: * Quick to read * Simple to understand * Easy to apply to a variety of situations

Outsourcing Solutions offers the pro's and con's of outsourcing and allows every reader to draw their own conclusions, formulate plans that best fit their needs, and provides tools that can be used in the future.

Readers can refer to this excellent resource for: * Outsourcing opportunities * Procurement decisions * Organizational development * Long term planning * Financial and cost saving issues * Value added resources * Customer service opportunities * Employee/outsource transition issues * Organizational growth * Legal information * Outside influences to consider

Synopsis: Before publication, this book received extensive peer review by senior level human resource professionals, top-level executives, entrepreneurs, and business leaders, academicians, and outsourcers. It is an incredible resource for people considering outsourcing opportunities.

Employment/Labor An incredible resource for people considering outsourcing U.S. firms are embracing a new work force of more than 1.4 million contingency workers. The reason is clear. The have released the never-ending administrative, functional, and seasonal responsibilities in order to focus on the primary purpose of their business. Is your company ready to embrace the wonderful world of outsourcing? Does it need the competitive edge that comes with lower costs and flexible workers ready to perform?

This book offers invaluable advice on: * Legal issues: Complying with the Internal Revenue Service, immigration law, and liability issues * Avoiding potential problems with contingency workers * Writing a contract that spells out performance requirements, builds in incentives, and protects your business from unexpected service charges * Assessing whether to outsource and how extensively * Effectively integrating current employees and contingency workers