Sunday, September 17, 2017

Why technology jobs belong in America

Keep in mind there are plenty of hidden

expenses with offshore outsourcing, and they add up quickly. Vendor contracts can be complicated and expensive to terminate, and in addition to paying salaries overseas, U.S. businesses still need local managers on hand to supervise work process and quality control.
Operating across long distances also requires myriad accommodations, from hiring staff specifically to work off hours to funding frequent and lengthy travel abroad — all of which impact the bottom line while diverting attention and resources away from higher priorities.
Regardless of political affiliation, it is hard to argue with President Trump’s initiatives to bring jobs back to the U.S. A high priority must be placed on the jobs that offer the greatest longevity to build and sustain the U.S. economy, and those jobs do stem from the technology sector.