Flexible Executives Launches New "HR DIRECT" Services as Economic Downturn Boosts Demand for HR Consultants

Flexible Executives (www.flexibleexecutives.com), a national leader in matching small and mid-sized businesses with senior-level executives across a variety of industries, for project-based work, launches new services platform, "HR Direct," to help small businesses manage their human resources needs during this economic downturn.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 26, 2009 -- Flexible Executives (www.flexibleexecutives.com), a national leader in matching small and mid-sized businesses with senior-level executives across a variety of industries, for project-based work, launches new services platform, "HR Direct," to help small businesses manage their human resources needs during this economic downturn.

"In the current economic climate, many small businesses are retaining HR consultants to help ensure that layoffs and restructurings are done correctly to avoid potential litigation," said Jamie Pennington, President of Flexible Executives. "Inquiries have risen sharply and our projects are up by approximately 30% versus last year. We have even seen clients bring in a Flexible Executive HR Consultant to let go of full time HR personnel. It's a very tough environment right now, and HR Direct can help small businesses navigate through this tough economic storm."

HR Direct offers small businesses an analysis of their current budget needs, including salary assessments, job consolidation recommendations, and personnel reviews.

Founded in 2005, and offering services nationally, Flexible Executives helps businesses grow by providing access to blue-chip talent, on a shoestring budget, in a variety of service areas, including: management and financial consulting, human resources, IT, sales & marketing, public relations, advertising, law and a wide variety of other professional services.

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