September 2007

Enterprise: KPO

Published on Sun, 09/30/2007

Copal Partners is the largest offshore financial analytics and research company that is respected in the investment banking, hedge fund and private equity markets. Founded in 2002 by Rishi Khosla and Joel Perlman, the company is headquartered in London and has offices in India, Mauritius and USA. Copal Partners research work is done in India.

It’s Boom Time

Published on Wed, 09/19/2007

Outsourcing has made India the major hotspot for industries across the globe. But with increasing stakes, many of them are approaching other countries including China. Will India be able to sustain the competition or crumble under pressure, asks Ramiya Bhas

The Downside of the Rising

Published on Tue, 09/18/2007

The markets are witnessing a meltdown off late. Following global cues, the Asian markets are also trading in the red. The meltdown is definitely a negative trend for the economy but it is likely to bring relief for sectors that rely on exporting their products or services. IT, ITES, BPOs and KPOs have been under pressure due to the strengthening of the rupee against the dollar.

Employing appraisals for employees

Published on Fri, 09/07/2007

The biggest challenge faced by an organisation today is not one of growth or profitability. Rather, it is about retaining one's best employees. Organisations have realised that in today's unrelenting competitive environment they need to continually work on newer ideas to improve employee performance, thereby increasing the productivity and growth of the organisation.

How Are You Placed This Season

Published on Mon, 09/03/2007


In times of scarce talent how is the summer internship landscape changing?

What Does a Strong Rupee Mean for Us?

Published on Sun, 09/02/2007

India seems to have grown up and that too in a hurry. This is what some policymakers feel about the strengthening of the rupee against the dollar. Once traded at around 47 or 48, the rupee now hovers around 40 to 41 against a dollar - an appreciation of nearly 10% since late 2006. The fastest rise in three decades, say experts.


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