Is outsourcing exploitative?

My thoughts on it...

Author

Calvin Manik
September 02, 2024

Summary

Hi, it’s Calvin from FullFind. In today’s newsletter, we’re going to be discussing:

  • Whether outsourcing is even ethical

  • How to create talent pools

  • Link to my FREE course

And many more..

Actionable Tip of the Day

If your company is always hiring, consider making talent pools on LinkedIn. A talent pool is a job post on LinkedIn where you are just collecting CVs and Portfolios for future job openings. You can do this by putting “For Active Pooling” in the Job Title and explaining in the job description that this is for a future hire. This is a great way to always have talents ready in the pipeline.

I only have one link for you today. Watch my FREE Course on how to hire remote talent yourself. Here are the topics I discuss:

  1. Determining What Tasks You Should Outsource

  2. Deciding on Budget & Researching Talent Salaries

  3. Types of Remote Talent & Where To Source Them

  4. Best Regions to Hire From

  5. How to Write Job Descriptions

  6. How to Screen Applicants

  7. How to do Skill Tests (Technical)

  8. How to do Complementary Skill Tests (TestGorilla)

  9. How to Interview Candidates

  10. How to Choose The Right Candidate

  11. Onboarding Your New Talent

  12. How to Create Bonus Systems

  13. Keeping and Growing Talent in your Company

Deep Dive

Outsourcing. It's a hot topic, especially when people think it means taking jobs away from the U.S. or other first-world countries. But let's get real here—outsourcing does more than just "save costs."

Look at the Philippines. The Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) sector is massive there. We’re talking $29.1 billion in revenue. That's not just pocket change; it's 7.5% of the country's GDP. The government isn't just letting this happen—they're supporting it. Why? Because it’s a huge boost to their economy. Taxes, jobs, economic growth. It’s a win all around.

In the U.S., people might see this as "cheap labor," but in places like the Philippines, it's a game-changer.

Now, the big question: “But aren’t we taking jobs away from locals in the U.S.?” Here’s the thing—this is how business works. Companies need to stay profitable, and sometimes that means looking beyond borders. It’s not just about cutting costs; it’s about finding the right talent and getting more bang for your buck.

Think about it like this: Why does Apple make iPhones in China and not in Colorado? Simple. It’s just smarter business. If they can do it, why shouldn’t you?

The internet and globalization have opened up opportunities. It means companies can tap into global talent, and developing countries can thrive. It’s a win-win if you do it right.

So, is outsourcing exploitative? Or is it just good business? You decide.

How I Can Help You

If you want to hire remote A players, you can work with me and my team.

I can help you hire remote talent based on skill-based hiring.

For just $100 to start.

Each candidate will give you FREE samples of their work before you even interview them.

We can also replace the talent for free anytime.

Read about our hiring process ​​here​​ if you’re curious.

Or book in a time to talk with me personally here.

Talk soon,

Calvin

FullFind