Cryptic crossword clue
Employed around head office, not contracted out 2-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word IN-HOUSE

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The straight part
We know that "not contracted out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not contracted out = in-house.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does IN-HOUSE mean?

IN-HOUSE adjective
  1. Belonging to or part of an organization; internal.
IN-HOUSE adverb
  1. Occurring within an establishment, using existing personnel, facilities, and supplies, as opposed to at some external supplier or customer.

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