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Kennah

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13. True, but a lot of companies, like IBM, hire subs that bring in a bunch of H1Bs
Tue Jul 10, 2012, 12:34 AM
Jul 2012

DeLoitte is another one that engages in this practice

Surely GM is big enough to do their own IT. JBoy Jul 2012 #1
They were "sold" on the idea this would save money. It doesn't and the quality isn't as good. SharonAnn Jul 2012 #10
It's the flaw in the MBA "stick to your core business" argument JBoy Jul 2012 #11
Very true, their information is an integral part of their core business Kennah Jul 2012 #14
Wonderful News ramapo Jul 2012 #2
My thoughts exactly dreamnightwind Jul 2012 #28
I recruited a bit in this contract environment.... MrsBrady Jul 2012 #3
This is good news lavenderdiva Jul 2012 #4
Good news! rox63 Jul 2012 #5
Outsourcing simply isn't a good value high density Jul 2012 #6
This is not necessarily a shift in onshore versus offshore employment FarCenter Jul 2012 #7
True, but a lot of companies, like IBM, hire subs that bring in a bunch of H1Bs Kennah Jul 2012 #13
GM would probably do the same. Everyone uses a mix of employees and contractors. FarCenter Jul 2012 #20
I worked for IBM WilmywoodNCparalegal Jul 2012 #24
IBM has a contract here in Olympia Kennah Jul 2012 #29
IBM outsources/off-shores - hugely decreased US workforce bread_and_roses Jul 2012 #15
IBM recently built a huge support facility for AIX server/os/database Evasporque Jul 2012 #16
IBM does more business outside the US than inside the US FarCenter Jul 2012 #19
So does that mean that 90% made up of GM staff will be in India and China? nt valerief Jul 2012 #8
Very cool! IT is such a frakking mess. No permanent jobs! Thanks GM! patrice Jul 2012 #9
Some rare good news. wilsonbooks Jul 2012 #12
Entropy has caught up to IT... Evasporque Jul 2012 #17
I remember Randy Mott from his days at WallyWorld. I sure hope this sinkingfeeling Jul 2012 #18
He's a great wide receiver, too. Roland99 Jul 2012 #21
Don't forget the applesauce either! n/t hootinholler Jul 2012 #23
It's about time... ChromeFoundry Jul 2012 #22
This may portend a new trend with businesses pulling back on outsourcing Politicub Jul 2012 #25
Good. K&R n/t OhioChick Jul 2012 #26
Wonderful. SILVER__FOX52 Jul 2012 #27
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