Managing the Hybrid Offshore Resource Model: Navigating Evolution and Future Trends

Since the inception of Global Business Services (GBS), organizations have been refining their resourcing models, balancing in-house operations, outsourcing, or a hybrid resourcing approach. This hybrid model strategically combines the strengths of in-house and outsourced resources, enabling enterprises to achieve greater agility, cost efficiency, and improved service delivery. In this report, we interview leading GBS organizations to examine the intricacies of managing the hybrid resourcing model. The report highlights enterprise challenges, such as viewing outsourcing providers through a master-servant lens rather than as strategic partners, which limits collaboration. To address these challenges, we recommend adopting a unified service delivery model incorporating a central strategy team, workforce planning through HR, and a unified delivery team. This research offers businesses insights to maximize their hybrid model’s potential, foster sustainable partnerships, and drive long-term success in today’s dynamic global environment.