Ethical Outsourcing: The New Face of Business
Outsourcing is definitely the new way of doing business as we see more people freelancing on the global marketplace. Both are connected to each other in an intricate web that spins the economy as we see it today. Even governments are turning to outsourcing to give them an extra helping hand in their office needs. As more companies try to defy these tough times, one can only wonder: Is Outsourcing Ethical?
Ethical Outsourcing Explained
You probably have heard of the word ‘socially responsible outsourcing,’ which is a popular neo-movement that liberates the work place by making jobs available to the poorest of the poor. The same concept goes with ethical outsourcing, only that it focuses on business practices that feels right. It’s like the conscience behind the greed and drive to make huge profits for peanuts.
Should Businesses Even Care?
Ever dropped a coin in a basin of water? You’ll definitely see ripples on the surface. Think of outsourcing as the coin. You may not agree, but it has an effect to everyone. As cries of losing jobs because of outsourcing grows louder, we can see the huge imbalance in the way the world works. Thanks to the growth of the internet in the 90′s, access to work is now open to those who can’t do it in the traditional office setting, like the disabled. Yet, one draws the line when outsourcing becomes another high-tech sweat shop that’s reaping gold from the geniuses and efforts of many.
How to Outsource Your Business – the Right Way?
1. Everyone knows that one country’s standard, and cost of living is different from another. Yet, you have to play it fair and avoid paying sub-standard wages. A person’s income doesn’t have anything to do with race either. Would you want to get paid a dollar an hour for your work?
2. We all know that legislation can barely catch up with all the changes in the world wide web. Even if the law hasn’t been passed yet, try to do what is morally right. Besides, karma is also digital these days.
3. Respect and trust your outsourced worker as if he/she is your business partner. This will create a spirit of work ownership that will make your outsourced worker perform better, and you become a dream client in the end.
To sum it all up, simply ask yourself: Does my outsourcing practice feel right? You should be able to answer YES, with ease. Ethical outsourcing is not easy to do and for this, The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals or IAOP have kicked off nominations for The Outsourcing Hall of Fame. Awards or none, you must do what is right. Simple.
Overview of Socially Responsible Outsourcing
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