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Globalization Benefits and Challenges

Velocity Global

This was achieved five years ahead of schedule, in 2010. Some western companies ship their production overseas to countries like China and Malaysia, where lax regulations make it easier to exploit workers. Immigration Challenges and Local Job Loss. million jobs since 2001. Across the globe, nearly 1.1

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Everything You Need to Know About the Philippine Call Center Industry

Magellan Solutions

2010 : The Philippines was officially declared as the world’s BPO capital where 525,000 employees are already working in call centers. 2011 : A total of 638,000 Filipinos are working in the BPO industry—400,000 of which are working in call centers—making it the biggest and fastest-growing job providers in the private sector.

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List of Companies That Outsource Call Centers

Magellan Solutions

In the end, the two sides reached an agreement with Verizon promising to enhance job security and hire more staff from the U.S. Even after bringing thousands of call center jobs back to the US, Comcast continues outsourcing to supplement its workforce in handling seasonal call volumes. . For Telstra, outsourcing means better service.

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Disability in the Workplace: An Overview of Global Employees’ Rights

Velocity Global

We’ve put together an overview of some regulations regarding disability in the workplace. What constitutes direct and indirect disability discrimination may vary depending on local regulations. If you manage a remote international workforce , a compliance partner can help ensure you’re complying with all applicable regulations.

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Future of Work: Five Trends To Watch Over the Next Five Years

Velocity Global

To better understand how workers handle their jobs outside the office, HR teams increasingly turn to new employee data-collecting tools. . Automation Will Bring Massive Job Loss—And Creation. While automation leads to job losses across some sectors, it will also spur substantial job creation across others.

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Should You Expand Your India-Based Company Globally?

Globalization Partners

This has been a positive aspect of the nation’s economy, but a potential challenge for companies trying to recruit talented job seekers. After having increased 10 percent annually since 2010, e-commerce in the U.S. Pro-business regulations: The U.S. E-commerce is thriving in the U.S.,

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Is Outsourcing Offshore Right for You? Pros and Cons

Magellan Solutions

Ensuring that the offshore provider has robust security measures and adheres to relevant data protection regulations is crucial. Google started offshoring in 2011 when it sent 1,000 customer support jobs for its AdWords product to contact centers worldwide. In 2010, Microsoft signed a 3-year contract with the Indian IT company Infosys.