There are many hats to wear when you are running a business, and each area will have its challenges - staffing is one of them. Manpower outsourcing could benefit you more than you know, but how do you know when the right time to hire in a business process outsourcing (BPO) service is?
[What’s a BPO service? A vendor to whom you contract various business-related operations. In this case workforce solutions from recruitment to HR management.]
Let's take a look.
1. Increased Workload and Overtime
Symptom: Your employees frequently work overtime or express burnout.
Solution: Manpower outsourcing can help you distribute workloads evenly, reduce overtime costs, and improve employee morale and productivity.
2. Lack of Expertise
Symptom: Gaps in specialised skills or knowledge within your current team often lead to errors and inefficiency.
Solution: Outsourced manpower brings specialised expertise without the long-term commitment of hiring full-time employees for your business.
3. Cost Management Pressures
Symptom: Rising operational costs and budget constraints reduce your productivity, innovation and growth.
Solution: An outsourced workforce is often more cost-effective than maintaining an in-house team, especially for non-core functions. Choosing this path frees up your in-house team to innovate and grow your business.
4. Need for Flexibility and Scalability
Symptom: You have difficulty scaling operations up or down based on demand.
Solution: Workforce outsourcing allows easy scalability, helping your business adapt quickly to market changes. You simply adjust the level of outsourced services as needed without the complexities of hiring or laying off staff. Likewise, you can scale down to areas that no longer need extra staffing.
Samsung's approach to salesforce management in Iraq is an example of a flexible-scale workforce solution.
5. A Lack of Focus on Core Business Activities
Symptom: You find that core activities are neglected due to time spent on administrative or support tasks.
Solution: Manpower outsourcing enables your team to concentrate on strategic initiatives and core business functions by offloading non-core activities to external experts.
6. Need for Access to Advanced Technology
Symptom: Your business needs to catch up with the latest technology and tools.
Solution: Outsourcing partners, like mselect, often have access to advanced technology for service provision, providing your business with modern tools without substantial investment in infrastructure.
7. Suffering Operational Inefficiencies
Symptom: Your business suffers from slow processes, high error levels and lacking productivity.
Solution: Manpower outsourcing can streamline your processes, enhance efficiency, and introduce best practices from industry experts, resulting in improved operational performance.
8. Slow to Expand to New Markets
Symptom: You face challenges navigating new geographic or demographic markets and setting up business in a timely manner.
Solution: Manpower outsourcing provides local expertise and support, easing the transition and reducing risks associated with market expansion.
At mselect, we can offer you.
● Offshoring staff solutions - from one country base to another in the Middle East
● Nearshoring staff solutions - transferring workforce services from one regional hub to another across several countries in the Middle East
● Multi-shoring staff solutions - working with you across several of our Middle East hubs to provide workforce services where you need us
9. Talent Acquisition and Retention Issues
Symptom: You need help in hiring and retaining qualified employees.
Solution: An outsourced workforce reduces the burden of recruitment and offers access to a broader talent pool, ensuring that you have the right people for the right roles.
10. Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
Symptom: You face challenges in keeping up with industry regulations and managing compliance risks, or you need help with complex compliance across borders.
Solution: Outsourcing partners with regulatory expertise can help mitigate risks and ensure local law adherence, protecting your business from potential legal issues. That's why mselect works across the Middle East with hubs in many countries. It means we can have people on the ground with unique local understanding.
11. Project-Based Needs Aren't Being Met
Symptom: Short-term projects that require specialised skills are on hold because you need the expertise.
Solution: Manpower outsourcing for project-based needs allows you to bring in expertise as required without long-term commitments, ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and effectively.
12. Employee and Contractor Management
Symptom: You need help to employ contingent staff, independent contractors, or manage multiple subcontractors.
Solution: Outsourcing your staffing to expert providers hands over the employee and contractor management element, meaning you can concentrate on project oversight.
A great example is Huawei's approach to contingent labour in a diverse expansion project across Iraq.
Understanding When Your Business Needs Manpower Outsourcing
Manpower outsourcing offers many benefits, from cost savings and efficiency improvements to enhanced flexibility and access to specialised skills. Recognising the signs that your business needs outsourced staffing can help you make informed decisions and maintain a competitive edge.
Are you taking your first steps into manpower outsourcing in the Middle East? Or is your business in the early stages of deciding if the Middle East market is ripe for expansion? Wherever you find yourself, learn more about mselect's workforce BPO here.