In our story today we reported that globalisation could be a force for positive change in Europe. According to a study by the European Economic Advisory Group, outsourcing services to other countries could actually help to increase domestic employment in Europe, while increased trade is also opening up more jobs. What have been the positive [...]
According to this BBC story, two million e-mails are sent every second in the UK alone. This incredible exchange of information means many of us are confined to sorting through our inbox for up to half the working day. And it’s not without its drawbacks. A study has revealed around a third of workers suffer [...]
In this issue’s Law Update, Jimmy Desai looks at the issues for purchasers looking to buy databases, including security worries and disputes over ownership. Do you have any advice for other buyers looking to purchase a database?
In this issue’s extended soapbox, Sigi Osagie talks about the prospects for Africa to become a major outsourcing market. "Africa may be in a position to capitalise on this. And here’s why. First, Africa remains under-used as a regional outsourcing hub, so there is significant untapped potential across the continent – that leaves a sizeable [...]
In a story today we report that manufacturing firms in the construction industry want to put in place a framework for responsible sourcing standards. It shows that suppliers in the industry are taking steps to make sure their products are responsible, rather having policies imposed upon them by other buyers. Would it help you if [...]
According to this BBC story, a laptop bought from eBay contained a confidential CD from the Home Office, jammed between the keyboard and circuit board. The Home Office said there was nothing to worry about, as the CD had been encrypted. But it got us wondering whether any SM readers have had unwanted extras to [...]
