"We used to outsource all of our human resource needs, but our company is growing at an astronomical pace. Because of our rapid growth, we finally hired someone to handle all human resource stuff internally." -- Kristen W., Product manager, 9 Squared, Denver
"I own a small company, so I keep track of all vacations and sick days, but anything technical or government-related, like W2s and I9s and all that fun stuff, is outsourced to a third party. They also handle all payroll issues. Because I have a small business, it gives me peace of mind knowing someone else is doing the checks and balances that ensure I'm on the right track." -- Alana S., President, Cayane Communications, Henderson, Nev.
"There are only six of us in my company, so all human resource stuff is done inhouse. I like it that way, since I know all my employees very well. It gives me the chance to make life easier for them by offering incentives, extra time off, or the chance to work from home. I still handle all their benefits and payroll, but I like the fact that I can tailor things to meet the needs of individual employees." -- Lysa Barry, President, Barry & Associates, Woodland Hills, Calif.
