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U.S. HR BPO 2005 Vendor Analysis: The Evolving Landscape

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: IDC
Published: September 2005
Product Code: R104-24327
Description

This IDC study examines the U.S. HR BPO market and competitive landscape. HR BPO is realizing mainstream adoption as buyers seek to realize cost savings while improving their service levels and access to newer technologies.

The vendor landscape has shifted over the last 12 to 18 months and there are fewer major players as a result of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. These shifts have primarily been undertaken to position for competitive advantage in the area of HR domain expertise.

The barriers for entry are rising despite increasing interest in HR BPO services, so fewer new competitors are entering the market than two years ago. The competencies needed to attract market attention and acquire new business have grown in complexity, and not all service providers possess the needed skills to win. The landscape is stabilizing after some changes made through mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.

The purpose of this document is to:

Provide an analysis of the leading players that are realizing success in the U.S. HR BPO market and present a view on how these players are currently performing. Discuss the dynamics of HR BPO and how it is evolving. Offer insight to service providers on how they might grow their HR BPO businesses by aligning their offerings with market demand.

"HR BPO is becoming mainstream in terms of adoption. In 2004, 37% of U.S. HR outsourcing spending was on HR BPO services," said Lisa Rowan, program manager for IDC's HR and Talent Management Services. "IDC projects that HR BPO services will continue grow at a CAGR of over 16% through 2009. With rapid growth and recent vendor contraction, the market leaders are beginning to emerge."

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
IDC Opinion
In This Study
Definitions
Distinguishing Between Business Process Outsourcing and Processing Services
Situation Overview
Key Factors for Vendor Success in HR BPO
References, References, References
Offer More than the Core
Domain Expertise
Technological Excellence
Economies of Scale
Competitive Forces in HR BPO
HR BPO Contracts
Table: Multifunction HR BPO Contracts Announced Since September 2003
Future Outlook
U.S. HR BPO Market Opportunity
Figure: U.S. HR Management Services Spending by Segment, 2004 and 2009 ($M)
Leading Players in HR BPO
Traditional (Payroll) Outsourcing Providers
Benefits Outsourcing and Consulting Providers
IT Outsourcing
Consultants
Business Services
Table: HR BPO Vendor HR Technology Platform Support Strategies
IDC's HR BPO Leadership Grid
Figure: IDC Leadership Grid: U.S. HR BPO Market
Analysis of Vendor Positioning
Table: HR BPO Vendor Market Coverage by Employer Size
Vendor Profiles
ACS
Table: ACS at a Glance, 2005
ADP
Table: ADP at a Glance, 2005
Accenture
Table: Accenture at a Glance, 2005
Aon
Table: Aon at a Glance, 2005
Ceridian
Table: Ceridian at a Glance, 2005
Convergys
Table: Convergys at a Glance, 2005
ExcellerateHRO
Table: ExcellerateHRO (EDS/Towers Perrin) at a Glance, 2005
Fidelity Employer Services
Table: Fidelity Employer Services Company at a Glance, 2005
Hewitt
Table: Hewitt at a Glance, 2005
IBM
Table: IBM at a Glance, 2005
Mercer
Table: Mercer HR Services at a Glance, 2005
Essential Guidance
Actions to Consider
Learn More
Related Research
Synopsis
Ordering and More Information
Price and Delivery Options



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