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Industry Trends Insights — Page 3

Page 3: Explore Industry Trends articles from ClarkStaff, with practical perspectives for planning outsourced services and managing remote teams.

Is There A Dark Side To Outsourcing?

November 21, 2022

Is There A Dark Side To Outsourcing?

Outsourcing by definition is the business practice of hiring a party outside the organization to perform the production of goods or services. Gone are the days of solely performing processes in-house. Even the largest businesses in the world hire outsourcing companies to reduce costs, gain favorable labor laws, and better talent to perform services to […]

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Setting Your Clock For The Future In The BPO Industry

November 8, 2022

Setting Your Clock For The Future In The BPO Industry

The good ‘ol “spring forward” and “fall back” seasons of daylight saving time. Have you ever been excited to go to work an hour earlier? Neither has anyone else in modern times, as the antiquated practice is losing its purpose in today’s world. With it potentially being the last year for daylight saving time (DST) […]

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Can You Run An Outsourcing Business At Home?

October 31, 2022

Can You Run An Outsourcing Business At Home?

The work-from-home set-up is becoming more and more common among outsourcing companies. Is it a successful technique for keeping employees and hiring top talents without the risk of going over budget? Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a huge shift within the business industry. A lot of businesses needed to shut […]

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Subcontracting Vs. Outsourcing

October 17, 2022

Subcontracting Vs. Outsourcing

There’s often a blurred line between subcontracting and outsourcing. For the common folk, there’s no difference at all. However, there are fundamental similarities and differences that separate them into two distinct services. Subcontracting Subcontracting is a process that involves a company hiring another individual or firm to complete a specific function that an internal team […]

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What It’s Like Working With Long-Term Clients

October 10, 2022

What It’s Like Working With Long-Term Clients

In the outsourcing industry, it’s rare for a person to stay with the same client long-term. The industry has an overwhelmingly high attrition rate due to the fast-paced nature of the business coupled with the off-balanced HR-to-staff ratio. The more employees a business has the higher the attrition rate. Businesses with up to 1,000 employees […]

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Why Cultural Diversity Can Be A Good Thing

September 19, 2022

Why Cultural Diversity Can Be A Good Thing

When we talk about diversity, a lot of questions come to mind. What language do you use? What religion do you believe in? What race or ethnicity do you belong to? What culture do you practice? Why is diversity really important? We are shaped by our culture, which also defines our identity and behavior. Culture […]

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Artificial Intelligence in the Outsourcing Industry

September 2, 2022

Artificial Intelligence in the Outsourcing Industry

Artificial Intelligence has been a game changer for corporations and individuals nowadays, and it’s evolving faster than we think. As technology progresses, a lot of companies are learning how to incorporate AI services into their processes and improve their business. Since there are pros and cons to dealing with technology, here’s what AI can do […]

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Quiet Quitting And The Death Of Hustle Culture

August 29, 2022

Quiet Quitting And The Death Of Hustle Culture

The term “quiet quitting” has exploded onto social media, namely TikTok, and is slowly trickling upward in workplaces around the world. While many call it a misnomer, others are latching onto the hype in hopes of catalyzing workplace reform. No matter which camp you hitch your post to, it’s important to understand both sides so […]

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Should You Keep Your Processes Onshore?

August 22, 2022

Should You Keep Your Processes Onshore?

COVID has made working from home the norm in many different business sectors. The argument of keeping your staff onshore versus offshore is becoming bleaker and bleaker as many different offices are allowing their traditionally in-office employees to work from the safety of their homes. Hiring offshore employees or remote staff is a setup that […]

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