You've probably been hearing a lot about how ASPs deliver software applications over the Web to companies that lack the time, money, or inclination to do it themselves. Analysts predict that entrepreneurs will soon use ASPs to run nearly every aspect of their companies. Calif. At present, an ASP with a solid track record is the one that promises to manage one of any company's most onerous and paper-clogged chores, human resources, offering sophisticated HR software systems for a relative pittance in monthly charges. For one thing, new technology is never foolproof, and few ASPs have the track record of traditional HR systems. This is not a magic formula,'' says John Donovan, a managing partner at Deloitte Consulting in Minneapolis.
ASPs also lack flexibility.
Botello wishes she could create custom blanks in the electronic forms to record employees' favorite foods and beverages. With Employease, you simply click ''terminate'' and the message goes out to all of them. For many companies, it's worth the cost. A similar system exists at eBenefits. You just have to take a leap of faith,'' admits Botello.