Hi Simon.
Thanks for your recommendation, I do try to keep abreast of all of the
'opinions' on this subject.
I noticed the report out today that says Norwich Union will have moved a total
of 7K jobs to India by 2007. Like you I do not think public opinion will
support this indefinitely, but the Brits are not renowned for militancy so I am
not sure at what point they will feel motivated enough to say 'enough'.
Banks like NatWest publicising no call centres in far flung places could be the
answer - if people demonstrate their opinion by moving accounts this could have
a very dramatic impact on the trend.
But in addition to this obvious issue, many jobs not directly customer facing
are being lost from other industries - like large law firms who are processing
administration work in India.
Many thanks
Cindy
"Simon Howarth (WSL)" <[log in to unmask]> on 29/10/2004 09:33:50
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Subject: Re: Union challenge to Lloyds TSB use of India
Cindy,
Take a look at Outlaw's web site (out-law.com), Chris Pounder has written a
very interesting little piece on the subject of offshoring.
I think the only way long term, for people to stop their details going
offshore is to move bank accounts. So far my limited experience of Indian
call centres has been good, but I am loosing count of the number of
disillusioned people I come across, who have had trouble trying to speak
with offshore centres. If one single thing is going to bring an awareness of
DP to the public, this *could* be it, regardless of the outcome.
I believe that offshoring has its uses, but personally I think the movement
of call centres is a mistake. I truly believe that there will be a backlash
from the public over this in the future. However my views have nothing to
with DP and more to do with good customer services, the perception of the
public and the "easy way out" management takes when trying to reduce costs
and build profit, which is often an exercise in short-sightedness.
Take a look at Chris's article.
Simon.
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Hi
Does anyone know how this is progressing? Has a date been set for a court
case? Do we expect it to actually be challenged at that level?
This is a 'hot topic' for my organisation and we are interested on the
potential impact on our policy in this area.
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