Human resources outsourcing (HRO) is growing at a rapid pace, and with good reason. Business leaders are learning that HRO delivers significant cost savings by putting day-to-day HR functions into the hands of experienced service providers. HRO goes well beyond cost savings - it delivers strategic value to organizations by enabling HR executives to focus on allocating workforce resources in order to achieve business objectives. Once they are freed from administrative tasks, executives can more effectively develop and align HR programs with the strategic goals of the organization in mind.

Independent research shows that more organizations are realizing the total benefits of HRO, and that the market will continue to grow significantly. As HRO comes of age, targeted information and value-added advice will become increasingly imperative to this market. We at Aon are pleased to help The Outsourcing Institute launch the first HRO microsite to help meet that need.

Roger L. Vaughn
President, Aon Consulting US