This registration-free white paper will show you how to reduce HR costs by implementing an HR Shared Services plan - while avoiding potential pitfalls like vendor lock-in.

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10 Benefits of HR Shared Services

1)       Reduce HR Departmental Costs
2)       Reduce Vendor Management
3)       Stop Paying for Redundant Features Between Systems
4)       Shared Databases Reduce Data Entry Redundancy
5)       Reduce Mistakes
6)       Automate Processes
7)       Increase Productivity
8)       Save Time & Money
9)       Offer Better Benefits at Better Rates
10)       Increase Employee & Customer Satisfaction

7 Best Money-Savers when Planning HR Shared Services

1)       Bundle HR Software to Save (See Full Article for Categories of Software)
2)       Consider Including Business Process Automation
3)       Combine HR, Payroll, & Operational Software
4)       Buy Hardware & Software from the Same Vendor
5)       Choose Flexible Vendors that Customize Solutions to Fit You
6)       When Integration or Labor is Required, Bundle with System Purchase
7)       Signup for Annual Support

12 Expenses to Consider Including when Planning HR Shared Services

1)       Software (See Full Article for Categories of Software)
2)       Hardware, Systems, & Devices
3)       401k Management
4)       Insurance Management
5)       Tax Preparation
6)       Access Control Systems
7)       Bell Ringing Systems
8)       Guard Tour Systems
9)       Networked Wall Clocks
10)       Credit Card Scanners
11)       Office Equipment & Printers
12)       Fax Machines (Switch to Electronic Faxing)

5 Pitfalls to Avoid when Planning HR Shared Services

1)       Vendor Lock-in (See Full Article for Details)
2)       Never-Ending Hardware Rentals
3)       Hidden Fees
4)       Not Shopping Around
5)       Not Doing Your Homework

Federal Open Standards Initiative & SIF Compliance

•       SIF Compliance Overview
•       Make Sure All Software, Hardware, & Devices Interoperate
•       Acumen Supports Open Standards for Maximum Interoperability

Saving with HR Shared Services: Final Thoughts

•       Do Your Research
•       Choose the Right Vendor(s)
•       Bundle Software/Hardware
•       Open Standards
•       Avoid Pitfalls

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