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40% of HR execs plan to implement SaaS for core needs between now and end of 2011.
32% of HR execs expect SaaS to simplify software management.
40% of HR execs expect SaaS to reduce costs.
Nearly 50% of HR execs cite security/privacy concerns as potential drawback of SaaS.
39% of HR pros say support is a top consideration in hiring an SaaS provider.
33% cite implementation costs as a driving factor.
Core Areas for SaaS
Time/labor management, HR administration.
Other Priorities for SaaS
Benefits administration, talent/performance management.
"SaaS makes it easy for us to keep up. We can get out of the software business."
--HR manager with an energy-services firm.