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Getting Through Outsourcing Without Losing Out

https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/getting-through-outsourcing-without-losing-out

Outsourcing is a common way that companies save money, but how can you approach it from a Christian standpoint? Find out in Episode 92 of Faithful on the Clock.

Timestamps:

[00:04] - Intro

[00:33] - Outsourcing definition; invitation to review Episode 67 on layoffs

[01:37] - Leaders must value the relationships they have with both the people being laid off and being hired during the outsourcing process. 

[02:24] - Honoring relationship means seeing people as your neighbor, starting by praying for them.

[03:05] - God might end up using you to take care of the people you hire.

[03:50] - Leaders should look at the circumstances of the people they are letting go and make sure they have the support necessary to transition to other work.

[05:15] - There is a heavy emotional inflence of outsourcing on those asked to leave. Being asked to train your own replacement can be especially painful.

[06:39] - Have clearity about what’s going on through the outsourcing to avoid worsening an us-versus-them situation.

[07:28] - As a worker being let go during outsourcing, don’t give in to the temptation to be angry or envious. Remember you represent Jesus right until the end and don’t give anyone a reason to doubt your integrity.

[10:27] - It can be helpful to try to see the big picture of the company’s goals. In some cases, outsourcing is not done out of greed, but a genuine desire to be able to continue forward toward a good mission. But leaders need to look far enough ahead that outsourcing does not come as a surprise if it becomes necessary.

[12:03] - Outsourcing is appropriate if you can protect those involved and put relationships first. It’s not appropriate for immediate gains, because the potential drop in quality can cause long-term damage to the company’s trust and reputation.

[13:06] - Prayer

[13:47] - Outro/What’s coming up next

Key takeaways:

• Outsourcing is not something companies do just to expand to another region. Rather it is a money-saving strategy. It is closely related to layoffs, as companies often let local workers go to hire in different areas where costs are cheaper.
• Honoring the relationship you have with people is central to handling outsourcing well. It requires you to ask yourself what is loving, both for the local workers being laid off and the new workers being hired. Start by asking God to deliver what they might need, but understand and take