Small Business Corner: Avoiding HR burnout

Everyone knows that having the right people can make or break a business - especially a small business. The trouble is, many entrepreneurs don't have the time or the know-how to manage their HR needs, and many say it keeps them awake at night.

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(NC)-Everyone knows that having the right people can make or break a business - especially a small business. The trouble is, many entrepreneurs don't have the time or the know-how to manage their HR needs, and many say it keeps them awake at night.

"Employees want their HR issues addressed quickly and efficiently, regardless of the size of the business," says Rod Dobson, President of ADP Canada. "Disorganized HR practices often lead to employee departures, which can be a major setback for an entrepreneur."

But hiring a full-time HR person often isn't affordable for small businesses. It's a myth that only large companies can afford to outsource HR-related processes. Countless small businesses are taking advantage of business administrative services companies for a broad range of affordable, tailor-made services, such as:

• Employee record-keeping

• Management of salaries and pay grades

• Tracking employee benefits and absence plans

• Documentation of employee performance and attendance

• Management of government compliance requirements

• Streamlining recruiting and hiring

• Development of strategic career and succession plans

• Link-ups to payroll systems

"Entrepreneurs don't get into business because they like dealing with HR chores," says Dobson. "In fact, most business owners tell us every minute they spend on HR is another minute they're not out building their company."

To find out more about how a business administrative services provider can benefit your business, please visit www.adp.ca.

- News Canada