Thu.Nov 11, 2021

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Closing The B2B Trust Gap

Forrester Digital Transformation

We all want to be trusted, and, in turn, we are inclined to trust others. So it is perhaps unsurprising that we have a highly inflated sense of levels of trust, especially in our professional lives. When we asked B2B marketing and brand leaders in Forrester’s 2021 Brand And Communications Survey if they act in […].

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Not Many Are Left Unscathed From Global Supply Chain Snags, Especially Global Small Businesses

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/Stock photo and footage With much of the world’s supply chain still tied in knots due to lingering effects from the global pandemic, many small business owners are finding they can’t buy the products and supplies they need, period. For smaller retailers in particular, many of which rely on the holiday season for the bulk of their sales, months of worry could result in a bleak November and December.

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Predictions 2022: Top-Tier Manufacturers Will Prioritize Creativity And Sustainability

Forrester Digital Transformation

Supply shortages. Sustainability pressures. Geopolitical tensions. Find out how manufacturers will respond to these unique challenges in our 2021 manufacturing predictions.

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How to save money with a Call Center in Mexico?

Redial

Don’t worry anymore about the large investment of a call center, outsourcing in Mexico can reduce costs by 50% per year. If you are considering outsourcing services to reduce operating costs or optimize your administration efforts, you are in the right place. Besides helping expand your business to provide a seamless customer experience, outsourcing a call center can have many advantages.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Prognosen 2022: Smart Manufacturing

Forrester Digital Transformation

Im kommenden Jahr können europäische Technologie-Führungskräfte mit einer geringeren Volatilität als 2021 rechnen, aber einfach wird es trotzdem nicht. Erfahren Sie mehr zu den Prognosen, die sich auf die Planung der europäischen Technologieführer auswirken werden.

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How an inbound call center can save you money

Redial

Today, most of the Sales Call Centers offer Inbound Call Center. Through an Inbound Call Center, support services are handled in real-time; inquiries are attended through multiple channels; This feature helps improve the customer experience through excellent service; allows the expansion of the customer base at a low cost. First of all, we must see that it is a tool and this Company is a very profitable solution and should not be represented as an expense, but as a long-term investment, actually

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European insurance and the future of senior protection and well-being

McKinsey and Company

As Europe’s population ages and older adults’ needs broaden, insurers have a valuable opportunity to forge a path and build ecosystems to better serve the senior population.

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Sales Enablement And The Great Resignation — Three Things You Need To Do NOW

Forrester Digital Transformation

Between April and August of 2021, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an alarming trend for businesses: The number of resignations, or the “quits rate” as they call it, began to climb to record monthly highs. In August, 2.9% of the labor force resigned, which is up from a “normal” run rate of around […].

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A Brief Introduction to EWA

Immedus

Earned Wage Access (EWA), also known as real-time pay, on-demand pay, or early wage access, allows employees or contractors to access their pay before the designated pay date. In many ways, it is a leveraging of EY’s estimate that approximately $1 trillion is accrued in employer payroll accounts on any given day. As they see it, paying people before a designated pay date offers employees access to this resource in a way that is cost-efficient.

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AR Glasses Will Help Consumers Access The Metaverse

Forrester Digital Transformation

AR glasses aren't ready for widespread consumer use today, but the next decade holds promise for the adoption of AR glasses - both inside and outside the metaverse.

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Global Hiring Guide for Startups

Grow your startup beyond borders and boundaries. Global expansion is the ultimate goal for many startup founders. However, to successfully enter new markets and grow internationally, you need a sound and scalable global recruitment strategy. In this eBook, you’ll discover how you can gain a competitive edge over your business rivals through the latest technology, harnessing global contractors, and using a global employment platform.

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Ten steps retailers can take to shock-proof their supply chains

McKinsey and Company

In a seemingly ‘no win’ environment, retailers can take a two-speed approach to address the current shocks and build a more resilient foundation for the future.

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Leave No One Behind This Holiday Season: Use Inclusive Language

Forrester Digital Transformation

Is your site ready to welcome all customers this holiday season? Follow these best practices to apply inclusive language in your customer experience.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Virtual Assistant

StaffVirtual

Many entrepreneurs are reluctant to take the plunge into getting a virtual assistant. So often they don’t get the help that they need because they think hiring a full-time, physical assistant is their only option and it’s not. The truth is, many professional relationships today are virtual. Almost all business transactions are conducted via email, Skype and phone.

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The Best ML/AI Programming Languages for 2022

Unosquare

Are you feeling lost when trying to figure out the best programming language for ML/AI? We understand. There's a lot to choose from and a lot at stake when you're selecting a language. In this post, we're here to help. Ready to finally get what you need to make the best possible decision for you? Keep reading to discover the top five programming languages to consider for your next machine learning or artificial intelligence project.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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Ruby Programming Language Vs Node.js: Which To Choose For Web App Development?

Amzur

Reading Time: 5 minutes. Would it be possible for you to scale your business without customized software or application? The answer would be a big ‘no’, right? Why? Every business has unique requirements and a specific set of audiences it is expecting to entice. However, having an application or software that is too generic doesn’t guarantee you the expected results.

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What Debt Collectors Need to Know and Do to Comply with Reg F

Provana

Last year, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized two rules, known together as Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F), which impacts the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Reg F is the biggest change for the debt collection industry since the inception of the FDCPA and will go into effect this year, on November 30.

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Managing the risks and returns of intelligent automation

McKinsey and Company

As companies accelerate the adoption of automation and artificial intelligence, they need a better way to maximize the benefits of these new technologies while minimizing the risks.

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5 leadership principles veterans value in the workplace

Hyland

... The post 5 leadership principles veterans value in the workplace appeared first on The Hyland Blog.

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Top 7 Global Employment Challenges

The benefits of expanding internationally are endless, especially if you approach it the right way. However, there are pitfalls along the way that can slow down progress. Global expansion brings many opportunities for companies —business growth, brand-building in new markets, and access to diverse talent pools worldwide. However, international growth can come with challenges.

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Giving Gen Z customers what they want: A conversation with by.U

McKinsey and Company

Two top executives at Telkomsel, Southeast Asia’s largest wireless provider, explain how the company supported a new venture and freed it to succeed on its own terms.

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Perficient, Adobe, and IBM Discuss How Supply Chain Modernization Has Become a Top Priority

Perficient Digital Transformation

BWG recently hosted a panel discussion with Perficient, Adobe, and IBM regarding business outcomes related to supply chain modernization. The significant increase and focus on eCommerce coupled with the recent news of the Adobe Commerce and IBM Sterling Order Management partnership brought these teams together to focus on supply chain modernization and prioritization.

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5 tips to boost your customer experience

Influx

No matter the business, a focus on improving the customer experience pays dividends. A positive customer experience works to encourage a fiercely loyal customer base, in our recent Digital Shopping Trends Report we found that a whopping 86% of online shoppers more likely to repeat purchase from brands that consistently deliver a great online customer experience. .

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Outsourced Technical Support from the Best in Asia

Magellan Solutions

The Philippines is a Hot Spot for Outsourced Technical Support. In recent years, the Philippines has become one of the fastest rising cities for outsourcing. Through world-class quality service that’s uniquely Filipino, Manila BPO sites continue to be the most sought-after in the world. Because your business deserves the best, why not get the top-notch technical support from the best?

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

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7 steps to prepare for seasons of scale

Influx

If you work in online retail, chances are anticipation is rapidly mounting for the Black Friday and Cyber Monday surge – and your CX team is gearing up for what’s set to be another holiday record year. No one understands the holiday influx better than our client Laurin Thompke, head of customer support at Casely – one of the world’s fastest-growing online retailers, which grew 16,594% in three years, earning them #17 on Inc’s 5000 list.

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Online Community Guidelines: How To Build The Right Set For Your Platform

Pure Moderation

How To Build Online Community Guidelines. Engaging with your customers online and allowing a forum for them to connect and engage with each other is essential for any organization. In fact, it’s one of the best investments you can make, generating an ROI of almost 6,500% on average! In this article, we will explore online community guidelines , a set of rules created by social media platforms that ensure a certain standard of conduct.

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Inbound vs. outbound contact centre: The right CX destination

TTEC

Contact centres are built around conversations, and like any good discussion there must be a purpose. Customers expect their experiences with a contact centre to be easy and effective, brands need to deliver on these expectations with the right people and technology. Let’s explore how two common types of contact centres, inbound and outbound, require the right mix of empathy and innovation to increase satisfaction and loyalty.

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Hybrid Cloud: The Future of an Ideal Enterprise Architecture | On-demand Webinar

Everest Group

Everest Group Partner, Abhishek Singh , leads this analyst session, titled Expanding the Possibilities of Hybrid Cloud, in this on-demand webinar in which experts from Intel and Tech Mahindra join him in a panel discussion. In this session, they will explore cutting-edge cloud innovations imperative for future-ready enterprises. Everest Group Practice Director, Mukesh Ranjan , will be part of the panel discussion that follows it.

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Global Hiring Guide: Top Emerging Fintech Hubs

The fintech industry is growing exponentially — in the first quarter of 2022, the sector saw a 182 percent increase in tech job growth. However, experts are warning that local candidates to fill those roles may become scarce in certain areas. In fact, according to a report from Korn Ferry, by 2030, more than 85 million jobs could go unfilled across three major industries: telecommunications, manufacturing, and technology.

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Alyssa Ott Named to ’20 In Their 20s’ List

Transparent BPO Outsourcing

Utah Business Annual Award Honors Business and Community Achievements Rockville, MD, November 11, 2021 — Alyssa Ott, Transparent BPO’s global director of human resources and engagement, is one of Utah Business Magazine’s ‘20 In Their 20s’ for 2021. The publication annually recognizes outstanding individuals in their 20s who are making an impact in their community and […].

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Inside the Telco Cloud: Driving 5G-oriented Service Transformation | On-demand Webinar

Everest Group

Catch Everest Group Partner, Abhishek Singh , in this analyst session and panel discussion in which industry experts from Intel and Tech Mahindra will join him. They will discuss how enterprises can prepare for the new 5G-led era through the cloudification of network. Watch On-demand. Presenters. Abhishek Singh. Partner, Everest Group. Thomas Sennhauser.

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How Air Pollution is Hampering the Productivity of Your Employees?

Go4Customer

Labour is an essential aspect of the nation?s economy. Investing the assets in favor of labor?s productivity bolsters in inflating the scale of business structure. Currently, call centers in India are seen as a major area, revoking the stagnant flow of the economy. Today, India is known as an outsourcing hub across the globe. The ?hub? has successfully created a wide belvedere with ?

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Why Healthedge’s Acquisition of Wellframe Looks Favorable for Member Experience | Blog

Everest Group

With member experience being critically important to healthcare enterprises, HealthEdge’s acquisition of Wellframe bodes positively for the merged enterprise and consumers. Read on to learn why we like this deal and the synergies between these two health services providers. HealthEdge’s acquisition of Wellframe announced last month propels the provider of next-gen integrated solutions to health insurers into the high-growth digital member experience market.

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.