When Electronics Giant Philips decided it was time to outsource, it ignored globalization trends and chose a solution close to home. Here’s the story why sometimes it’s better to buy local.

Think you know all there is to know about HRO? before You proclaim yourself a ‘wise guy,’ here are two disparate trends you should consider So you Don’t get blindsided In a market that’s rapidly changing.

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HRO Today invited a Few leading technology companies in talent management to weigh in on the state of the market. They explain why ERP systems fall short, what’s in store in the future, and how to serve global clients.

As SAP, Oracle, and Lawson roll out their next-generation architecture, will BPO and ITO providers migrate their clients? It’s a tall order, but it could bring a tidal wave of BPO converts.

Should companies engage in shared services before they outsource? While some report better results with this intermediate step, others say it’s not a necessity to achieving great HRO implementation.

As HR organizations grow increasingly global, they look for their sourcing advisory firms to keep pace. That’s what EquaTerra had in mind when it recently acquired Morgan Chambers, helping the Houston-based consultant to better take part in the globalization movement.

Chris Rittenmeyer, ExcellerateHRO’s new EMEA head, reflects on globalization and the accompanying challenges facing HR leaders and HRO providers worldwide.

In a red-hot market, you can be sure that hr leaders will be out in droves to hear about the latest developments in HR outsourcing. Brussels’ landmark conrad hotel once again serves as host of europe’s most important outsourcing conference.

Why Nicolas Sarkozy and Unilever’s Guy-Joel de Lhoneux suddenly have Britons and Americans brushing up on their Français. Here comes France to join the ranks of supporters in the HRO movement.