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Employee subcontracting in the human resource management (HRM) context is the outsourcing of business functions from separate suppliers, analogous to the purchase by a manufacturer of components from an outside supplier for final assembly. HRM services can be subcontracted to leased employees ( see employee leasing ). Other support functions that are not critical to the organization's mission can be subcontracted to other firms to reduce the organization's regular employment levels and provide workforce flexibility. Some of the most common support services that are outsourced include: redeployment, benefits administration , recruitment, payroll administration, installation and maintenance of human resource information systems, relocation services, employee assistance programs , wellness programs, and management development programs. ... log in or subscribe to read full text