Outsourcing of HR functions is now extermely commonplace. Some aspects of HR are core to the way a business operates – being a key driver of the company’s culture and also the selection process for new employees. Nevertheless there are aspects of HR which lend themselves very cleanly to either outsourcing or shared services. Many firms outsource the administative sides of HR such as maintaining employee records and tracking event or time triggered employee activities – such as performance reviews. Other firms have embarced external providers to drive recruitment processes.