Table 2

Descriptive statistics for HR service outsourcing variables, trade union influence, and organizational characteristics

VariablesMeanSDFrequencyPercent (%)N
Payroll and benefits0.991.335  2,626
Pensions1.981.574  2,596
Training and development1.371.172  2,625
Workforce outplacement/reduction0.801.152  2,607
HR information systems/technology1.421.377  2,622
Recruitment1.131.105  2,628
Selection0.741.085  2,622
Processing routine queries from managers/employees0.511.076  2,628
Trade unions influence1.841.324  2,607
Total number of employees (n)10273.48166153.35  2,620
Organizational tenure (years)9.9528.816  2,600
Gender (male)  96636.72,631
University degree (Yes)  207679.02,628
Sector    2,596
Private  170865.8 
Public  61223.6 
Non-Profit Sector  1867.2 
Both Public and Private  903.5 

Note(s): SD = Standard Deviation, N = Total number of respondents

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