What is meant by Outsourcing?
When a business uses a third party to carry out tasks or provide services which the business has previously done in-house.
What are some examples that a business may outsource?
HR Tasks
Legal Services
Catering
Cleaning
What are the advantages of Outsourcing?
Potential cost savings, such as lower payroll
Staff time freed up for core operations
No need to comply with certain regulations and legislations.
What are the disadvantages of Outsourcing?
Data security - Access to confidential data
Lower staff morale - Redundancies
Delay in delivery of outsourced items - Location - could disrupt supply