subject: Who Makes The Most Of The Benefits Of Outsourcing? [print this page] With more and more businesses making the most of outsourcing opportunities, it seems than any type of business, no matter how large or small, can benefit from outsourcing. So far weve seen the likes of Thomas Cook and Thorntons outsourcing parts of their IT and administrative sectors, and it looks like the Police may be next to follow.
A right-of-centre think-tank has claimed the government could make significant savings and protect frontline policing services by outsourcing back-office functions, in the same way Thomas Cook has done, for example.
In a report recently published, Policy Exchange warned that improved efficiency alone is unlikely to deliver the sort of results required by 2015, but insisted police forces have an opportunity to restructure their operations in a way that ensures they are leaner and more robust.
The Home Office should establish an incentive scheme for early movers in the outsourcing of these additional areas and produce a menu of options for forces, so police leaders are aware of the reform and business transformation approaches available, the group stated.
Policy Exchange was critical of police authorities for failing to implement the sort of reforms it says are needed to modernise British law enforcement and suggested procurement processes, and spending settlements had been overly generous for too long.
Peter Fahy, Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, questioned the think-tanks findings and asserted that officers expertise is essential in overseeing administrative functions, including processing offenders through the justice system and training new recruits.
As a result of many large businesses using outsourcing services, one outsourcing company in particular, Arvato, recently announced a large jobs boost. According to the Irish Times, as many as 150 jobs, including freelance jobs, are expected to be up for grabs between now and 2014, with 30 vacancies available at present. Arvato, which is owned by German media giant Bertelsmann, currently employs 1,200 at its Dublin offices.
Our success over the past 15 years comes down to the partnerships we have established, not only with our international clients but also key organisations, such as the Irish Development Agency and Chambers Ireland, said Arvato Irelands international finance president, Andrea Kaminski.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny welcomed the announcement, hailing Arvatos valuable contribution to Irelands business services sector, and offered his governments backing to the firms current expansion plan.
Last week, Field Fisher Waterhouse technology partner John Worthy told Computer Weekly that ring-fencing UK retail and investment banks, as recommended by the Independent Commission on Banking, could provide opportunities for third-party IT providers.
Outsourcing websites allow businesses to outsource work as well as hire freelance experts; and conversely freelancers and business can sell their services through the websites. With many out there, theres plenty of freelance jobs to choose from.
by: Tim Bisley
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