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5 Strategies to Recession-Proof Your Business

Metasource

The answer differs based on who you ask, but according to a Bloomberg survey of economists , the recent interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve along with the current banking crisis have greatly increased the odds. Is a recession coming? The survey revealed that the “probability of a downturn in the next year is now 65%.”

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Insourcing: Making Inroads Into Capability Building

Zinnov

To name a few, around 2016, pharma giant AstraZeneca insourced the majority of its IT functions, saving USD 350 Mn annually, and by 2019, banking giant DBS had insourced over 90% of its overall IT functions. Better cost – Reduced overhead of supplier management costs and absence of supplier margin mark-up help realize better cost advantages.

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Surviving the Storm: What Strategies Can a Company Use in an Economic Downturn?

inDinero

Regardless of our bank balances, we will typically continue to grocery shop, buy cosmetics, put fuel in our cars, and buy pet food. It may also be beneficial to renegotiate rental or lease agreements to reduce overhead costs. What industries do best during a recession? Some may even thrive.

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5 Stories That Will Prove BPO Philippines is not a One Off Engagement

Magellan Solutions

Outsourcing allows us to cut costs, access skilled experts, reduce overheads, get flexible staff, increase efficiency, reduce turnaround time and generate more profit.” We believe that progress shouldn’t break your bank, so our services remain flexible and competitive.

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Companies That Outsource Payroll And Other Admin Tasks

Magellan Solutions

Goldman Sachs is an American global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm. This move was seen to reduce overhead costs, enabling the company to boost profitability despite slow revenue growth. This deal was expected to improve cost-efficiency and facilitate the growth strategy of Walgreens.

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Travel and Expense Management: What Is It, Challenges and Best Practices

Planergy Software

Regardless of the approach taken, travel spends should be closely monitored throughout the year in order to remain compliant with internal and external policies while ensuring that more money remains in the bank. Adopting best practices can help reduce overhead costs quickly — setting the groundwork for long-term fiscal success.

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Empathetic AI Robots; A Threat Or A Treat In Telemarketing Philippines?

Magellan Solutions

Callers looking for assistance with a bill or bank statement increasingly communicate with artificial-intelligence-powered bots. The Asian Development Bank predicts that by 2030 AI and similar technologies could displace 286,000 workers or almost a quarter of the people in the telemarketing call center Philippines.