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. PCG: Government still hasn’t grasped the nature and value of freelancing in the UK |
| 15/12/2006 |
The Professional Contractors Group (PCG), which aims to protect and promote the interests of the freelance community in the UK, has expressed its disappointment that the Government did not acknowledge the current legal and commercial uncertainty.
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. £7 billion worth of UK outsourcing deals up for renewal before 2008 |
| 14/12/2006 |
UK businesses are facing ‘outsourcing turmoil’, with nearly £7 billion worth of outsourcing deals up for renewal by March 2008, says a new report from sourcing advisory firm, Morgan Chambers.
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. ING finalizes contracts with team of IT service providers for outsourcing of workplace services |
| 14/12/2006 |
Accenture, Atos Origin, Getronics and KPN sign ING final outsourcing contracts totalling €750 million.
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. EDS selected as US Department of Veterans Affairs VistA contractor services vendor |
| 13/12/2006 |
EDS is one of eight companies selected under a blanket purchasing agreement (BPA) worth approximately $1 billion, over a potential 10-year term, including options and award term periods.
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. Accenture donates $600,000 to aid Hurricane Katrina victims |
| 13/12/2006 |
The donation in consulting services and cash will aid the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations, a resource cooperative.
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. Satyam sets up SAP offshore centre for Sony Europe |
| 13/12/2006 |
Sony Europe's IT development capacity will be enhanced with the Bangalore-based offshore development centre.
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. PCG gives cautious welcome to new tax proposals |
| 13/12/2006 |
The Chancellor’s proposals to remove the tax advantage offered by composite and managed service companies is the big story for freelancers and contractors in the Pre-Budget Report.
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. Organizations ripe for HR outsourcing as they seek standardization, ability to focus on business issues |
| 13/12/2006 |
Hewitt survey finds companies that outsource HR are realizing benefits.
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. EDS promotes Feld to Senior Executive VP, Applications Services |
| 13/12/2006 |
Move integrates portfolio development into both applications and service delivery operations.
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. ExcellerateHRO signs benefits administration outsourcing contract with Bank of America |
| 13/12/2006 |
ExcellerateHRO to provides services for employees in the UK, Ireland and Canada.
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