Outsourcing

Remote Workers Beware: US Entrepreneur Warns $5/Hour Workers In The Philippines And Latin America Can ‘Replace You And Do A Better Job’

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Remote Workers Beware: US Entrepreneur Warns /Hour Workers In The Philippines And Latin America Can ‘Replace You And Do A Better Job’

A recent X post by US entrepreneur Nick Huber, taken during business hours in Austin, Texas, highlights a troubling trend for the American workforce. The message is clear: outsourcing is becoming a popular business strategy, and American workers, particularly those working remotely, could be at risk. Huber emphasises that countries like the Philippines and Latin … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Hypocritical’ NYC union wants to ban hotel outsourcing –

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Exclusive | ‘Hypocritical’ NYC union wants to ban hotel outsourcing –

A powerful city union that is pushing legislation to ban Big Apple hotels from contracting out certain front-line jobs outsources work all the time to manage its Manhattan headquarters — including to some non-union firms, records show. The Hotel Trades Council spent more than $700,000 in contracts with outside firms over the past 10 years … Read more

Congress’ Praveen Chakravarty backtracks over criticism of Karnataka government hiring BCG, issues apology for “private opinion”

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Congress’ Praveen Chakravarty backtracks over criticism of Karnataka government hiring BCG, issues apology for “private opinion”

AICC leader Praveen Chakravarty on Friday apologised for his post on social media platform X, criticising Karnataka Congress government’s decision to hire the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to help with suggestions to boost state revenue. Chakravarty, chairman of Professionals’ Congress & Data Analytics, had faced backlash from his party after his dig at the government … Read more

NYC Resto Employs Filipinos Via Zoom to Take Your Orders And Ask For 18% Tip

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NYC Resto Employs Filipinos Via Zoom to Take Your Orders And Ask For 18% Tip

A New York City restaurant chain has found a unique way to save on labour costs – replacing in-person staff with virtual greeters and cashiers. These Filipino hostesses on Zoom calls assist customers through screens. Despite the lack of in-person staff, they still expect customers to tip. The restaurants, specialising in fried chicken and ramen, … Read more