Quotes by Ron Hira

“They are certainly trying to move up the chain. Higher-level consulting services are very relationship based, so it makes sense that theyre hiring more Americans.”

“Theyre playing politics to look like global firms. It remains to be seen how many Americans they are going to hire. My guess is it wont be a lot.”

“No objective analysts, even if they were in favor of outsourcing, would write a report like this.”

“Business groups have been very smart about trying to change the subject from outsourcing and off-shoring to the supposed shortfall in U.S. engineers. Theres really no serious shortage of engineers in this country.”

“Positions like global supply coordinator are being created.”

“I think the report was a bit overly optimistic. I find it strange that although they admit theres no good data, they come out as very optimistic that this isnt that big a deal.”