Mining Magazine September 2014 | Page 13

The Ultimate Guide to Outsourcing
‘ Do you and your partner share the same values ?’
Do use outsourcing as a leaner way to grow with less overhead : To maximize the benefit of outsourcing , mining companies should use it to expand their talent pool as well as save money . This allows companies to quickly adjust to changes in demand , attract better workers and stay current with technology .
Don ’ t outsource core workers or job functions : Core employees are the underlying center of your organization . Don ’ t outsource them . They help to drive and direct the process and projects of your company . Keep the talent you have .
Do outsource skills or expertise you don ’ t often need : Don ’ t pay for the things you don ’ t need or use often . One of the biggest benefits of outsourcing is attaining experienced services . Companies should outsource skills or expertise they don ’ t often need ; tools and technologies they don ’ t own ; or special cultural , geographic or industry expertise .
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