Oct
21
2010
Outsourcing can benefit contractors 'if performed correctly'
Posted by John Crawley
Those in the public sector have been told of the potential benefits of outsourcing, if they are done correctly, which could interest contractors within that line of work.
Martyn Hart, chairman of the National Outsourcing Association, has explained that due diligence is required in order to get this method to benefit employers the most.
However, choosing to outsource without looking to make sure that their service-providers are of a cultural fit may see problems crop up pretty quickly.
Those who turn to this method of work as a cheap deal could also be at risk, according to Mr Hart, who believes that projects have more chance of failing when based on cost alone.
He added: "If performed correctly, however, and for the right reasons, it's clear that outsourcing can achieve real results for the public sector, and provide lasting employment for private sector workers"
Meanwhile, contractors may be called on more frequently after budgets in government departments will be cut by an average of 19 per cent in the next four years, according to chancellor George Osborne's Spending Review.
Those in the public sector have been told of the potential benefits of outsourcing, if they are done correctly, which could interest contractors within that line of work.
Martyn Hart, chairman of the National Outsourcing Association, has explained that due diligence is required in order to get this method to benefit employers the most.
However, choosing to outsource without looking to make sure that their service-providers are of a cultural fit may see problems crop up pretty quickly.
Those who turn to this method of work as a cheap deal could also be at risk, according to Mr Hart, who believes that projects have more chance of failing when based on cost alone.
He added: "If performed correctly, however, and for the right reasons, it's clear that outsourcing can achieve real results for the public sector, and provide lasting employment for private sector workers"
Meanwhile, contractors may be called on more frequently after budgets in government departments will be cut by an average of 19 per cent in the next four years, according to chancellor George Osborne's Spending Review.