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The consolidation of the worldwide human resources consultancy industry is being driven by the sector's aim to improve its outsourcing capabilities in the light of the decline of the demand for consultancies. However, recent consolidations such as Coopers & Lybrand's acquisition of Kwasha Lipton indicate the finance industry's interest in the consultancy sector. Meanwhile, the ongoing consolidation is expected to diversify the ownership of many of consultancies in the industry.
Publication Name: Benefits & Compensation International
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0268-764X
Year: 1997
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Quality is not suffering
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The ongoing mergers and acquisitions in the brokerage industry still provides a choice for both customers and consultants and, similarly significant, quality is not deteriorating. Fortunately, new consulting companies such as CA-based Bowker Consulting and Adelaide Consulting in Milan and Rome in Italy are emerging. The acquisition of Sedgwick by Marsh & McLennan is one example of the recent takeovers that have occurred in the industry.
Publication Name: Benefits & Compensation International
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0268-764X
Year: 1998
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Keeping a balance between local and global
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The international focus of many business conferences held at the start of the twenty-first century is discussed. However there is a need to be aware of where regional and local issues fit into the worldwide picture.
Publication Name: Benefits & Compensation International
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0268-764X
Year: 2000
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