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Quick Takes — January 23, 2007

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1. Study: Slow Growth in Diversity Initiatives
Nearly 22 percent will spend more in ’07, but 21 percent plan to allocate no funds at all for inclusion training.

2. Report: Outsourcing Contracts Rose in 2006

3. Technology Is Pain in Neck, Elsewhere for Workers
Upscale spas begin offering new services aimed at ailing employees.

4. JobServe Snares JobShark
Essex, England-based JobServe uses the acquisition to continue its North American expansion.

5. HR Vendors Forging Alliances
Workscape, WebMD launch a benefits tool; Hay Group unveils an online service for analyzing salaries.

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Report: Outsourcing Contracts Rose in 2006

The number of outsourcing deals increased, but average value declined by 7 percent.

Outsourcing: Outsourcing is on the rise, even though companies are reluctant to sign high-dollar contracts that extend for years, according to a market report by consulting firm TPI of the Woodlands, Texas. The 350 outsourcing contracts awarded globally to service providers in 2006 set a record, and is 3 percent higher than in 2005. However, TPI said the average annual value of 2006 contracts fell nearly 7 percent, potentially reflecting tighter times ahead for outsourcing providers.

—Garry Kranz

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