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Outsourcing

Employers commonly outsource parts of their business. Outsourcing is the process of transferring an existing business function to an external provider to use outside resources to perform activities previously handled within the organisation.


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    Aviva expects ‘double-digit savings’ after outsourcing recruitment

    by Daniel Thomas 8 Oct 2010
    by Daniel Thomas 8 Oct 2010

    Insurance giant Aviva expects to cut the cost of recruiting staff by at least 10% after outsourcing its entire recruitment...

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    Union hits out at council outsourcing plan

    by Personnel Today 24 Sep 2010
    by Personnel Today 24 Sep 2010

    Public services union Unison has described plans by Suffolk County Council to outsource the majority of its services as “damaging”...

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    The HR implications of academy schools

    by Personnel Today 9 Aug 2010
    by Personnel Today 9 Aug 2010

    The Academies Act gives all maintained schools the opportunity to become academies. The first tranche of these new publicly funded...

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    Nottinghamshire County Council could outsource services to the private sector

    by Personnel Today 29 Jun 2010
    by Personnel Today 29 Jun 2010

    Nottinghamshire County Council is considering outsourcing services to the private sector. The council is to ask private companies how they...

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    Government spending cuts set to benefit outsourcing firms

    by Personnel Today 13 May 2010
    by Personnel Today 13 May 2010

    The incoming coalition government’s pledge to cut £6bn worth of spending this financial year will ultimately benefit outsourcing companies as...

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    HR outsourcing: Passing out

    by Personnel Today 7 May 2010
    by Personnel Today 7 May 2010

    Much of the potential for HR outsourcing still remains unfulfilled, according to research. Will that change once economic recovery and...

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    Safe acquires AHL Management Limited

    by Personnel Today 30 Nov 2009
    by Personnel Today 30 Nov 2009

    Safe Computing has announced the acquisition of AHL Management Limited, the Bishop Stortford based specialised outsourcing provider to the recruitment agency...

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    Glass Bead Consulting announces new dates for HR Transformation and HR Outsourcing Executive Workshops

    by Personnel Today 16 Nov 2009
    by Personnel Today 16 Nov 2009

    Glass Bead Consulting, the HR Transformation specialists, launched a new suite of executive training courses on HR Transformation and HR Outsourcing...

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    Kenexa continues global expansion with opening of Buenos Aires office

    by Personnel Today 12 Nov 2009
    by Personnel Today 12 Nov 2009

    Kenexa, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, today announced the opening of its newest international office in...

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    Privatising IT and HR considered as possible Whitehall cost-savers

    by Personnel Today 13 Oct 2009
    by Personnel Today 13 Oct 2009

    The government is considering establishing public service companies to privatise IT and human resources for its Whitehall departments, Sky News...

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    Free Guide: 10 Steps to Making a Final Decision

    by Personnel Today 1 Oct 2009
    by Personnel Today 1 Oct 2009

    You’ve found the perfect HR software application. You’ve negotiated a great price and a good support contract. But don’t sign...

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    Adecco keeps flexible benefits package fresh and relevant

    by Personnel Today 24 Sep 2009
    by Personnel Today 24 Sep 2009

    Adecco is the world leader in human resource solutions, with a comprehensive service offering that includes temporary and interim staffing,...

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    Sutton and Merton councils merge HR teams into shared service

    by Helen Gilbert 23 Sep 2009
    by Helen Gilbert 23 Sep 2009

    HR jobs at Sutton and Merton councils could be under threat as the London boroughs join forces to share their...

    • Change management
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    HR outsourcing and HR shared services in local government

    by Mike Berry 24 Aug 2009
    by Mike Berry 24 Aug 2009

    Many councils are seeing the benefits to be had by HR outsourcing and HR shared services. One of the latest...

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    Hertfordshire Council transfers staff to Serco in outsourcing deal

    by Louisa Peacock 7 Aug 2009
    by Louisa Peacock 7 Aug 2009

    Nearly 20% of the HR team at Hertfordshire County Council transferred to facilities management and services firm Serco yesterday (10...

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