The creative industries rely on freelancer talent to provide the flexibility and creativity they need to be successful. But many just don’t have the internal support to manage the payroll burden.
The main reasons companies outsource their freelancer payroll include:
A Lack of compliance
Unable to provide a weekly payroll
Unable to support hiring peaks
The speed of onboarding
Outdated technology and manual processes
Accuracy of payments
Limited reporting
Concerns about the freelancer experience
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Outsourcing can provide a huge relief, but we also completely understand that outsourcing your freelancer payroll can feel daunting. When you outsource your payroll, you need complete confidence in who you are handing over the responsibility to.
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Here a few things to consider before you outsource your payroll.
Make sure you fully understand the costs involved and the level of service you can expect
Ask the provider to walk you through the complete freelancer journey
How will they treat your freelancers if they need additional support!
Outsourcing your payroll can be a great way to make efficiencies and reduce cost, just make sure you do your research first!
And if you would like to explore if Handle Freelance Solutions could support you just get in touch.