When evaluating new offshore locations one of the key metrics is financial savings. For most operations, the primary driver of cost savings is lower wages or labor arbitrage. To help illustrate the relative position of key locations we have compiled salary data across a number of countries, job titles and experience levels.
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Regulatory Burden in Leading Offshore Locations
Regulation can be a significant burden to businesses across the globe. In many cases, these burdens are higher in the more popular offshore outsourcing locations. The cost of regulation directly impacts captive operations, but those firms outsourcing to a third parties also bear the cost through higher rates.
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