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Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2022: What’s Changed In Our Four Years Covering This Space

Forrester Digital Transformation

On Global Accessibility Awareness Day this year, learn what’s changed in digital accessibility over the past four years. Read more.

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Quantum computing just might save the planet

McKinsey and Company

Exponentially more powerful machines could make possible major reductions in emissions, putting the goal of limiting global warming within reach.

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Generally Accepted AI Principles – “GAAIP” can bridge the trust gap

Forrester Digital Transformation

Organizations looking to scale their use of AI-enhanced decision making are facing a dilemma. There is still a large gap between voluntary frameworks for responsible AI, and actionable law and enforceable regulations. I wrote about the Singapore Responsible AI governance framework in an earlier blog post. My colleague Guannan Lu has recently taken a look […].

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Financial inclusion and sustainable, inclusive growth in action

McKinsey and Company

Access to financial services remains a significant barrier to prosperity for millions of Americans. How can businesses promote financial inclusion and support sustainable, inclusive growth more broadly?

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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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How Your DOP SIs Are Fighting “The War On Talent”

Forrester Digital Transformation

The war on talent is affecting the tech services industry, including large SIs focused on ERP implementations like those in the SAP and Oracle ecosystems. For enterprises embarking on major DOP programs, if talent strategy isn’t already an elevated criteria in your partner selection, it should be.

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The net-zero transition in the wake of the war in Ukraine: A detour, a derailment, or a different path?

McKinsey and Company

The invasion of Ukraine will, at least initially, complicate the transition path to a net-zero economy, but this tragic development could still prove to be a turning point in accelerating progress in the medium run.

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RAYA CX Q1 2022 Earnings: Note from the CEO

Raya Contact Center

RAYA CX Q1 2022 earnings report has been published. Our CEO, Ahmed Refky stated, I’m pleased to see year-on-year growth across all figures, recording a 37.9% increase in revenue YoY, a 43.3% increase in EBITDA YoY, and a +200% increase in net profit YoY. Our solid results are a testament to the success of our strategy and digital transformation journey!

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How to Grow Your Talent Acquisition Team

Globalization Partners

Accessing world-class talent is a challenging endeavor in the current job market. As we mentioned in our piece, “The Importance of Hiring Top Talent Acquisition Specialists” employees now have the upper hand in choosing their employer — something that has traditionally been the other way around. However, it’s essential that companies learn how to navigate this obstacle, particularly to access professionals for critical roles like talent acquisition specialists.

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3 Reg F Implementation Lessons from The GLCCA 2022 Conference

Provana

The Provana team recently joined the sixth edition of the GLCCA Conference where thought leaders from the ARM industry came together to discuss and exchange ideas that matter. The highlight of the conference was a two-part series on Reg F implementation. In the first session, the panel discussed “what’s next” in Reg F beyond the MVN, the E-Sign Act, and emails.

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How economic-development organizations can seize funding opportunities

McKinsey and Company

By harnessing funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, economic-development organizations have an opportunity to effect significant change in their communities—if they can organize themselves first.

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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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Perficient Named a 2022 Top Workplace in Denver

Perficient Digital Transformation

We are truly honored to be recognized as a 2022 Top Workplace by The Denver Post. These awards are unique in the respect that we were recognized based solely on employee feedback. This adds to our growing list of awards and recognitions , but now, it’s time to showcase our Denver team. “It’s a privilege to be recognized as a Top Workplace this year.

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CFO perspectives on leading agile change

McKinsey and Company

CFOs across industries and regions came together virtually to discuss the impact and the challenge of leading an agile transformation journey.

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The 8 Unicorns In Healthcare And Biotech

Perficient Digital Transformation

Let’s talk about unicorns. What do unicorns have to do with business? According to Investopedia, a unicorn is an organization that has a valuation of more than $1 billion. No, that doesn’t mean companies like Oracle, Microsoft, or Apple (at least, not anymore). Unicorns are typically technology companies touted as start-ups with no proven track record of success.

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Procurement, early warning systems, and the next disruption

McKinsey and Company

A pandemic, inflation, and geopolitical conflict are affecting global supply chains. We offer an approach companies can use to avoid product shortages and mitigate the effects of price volatility.

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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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ChatLingual accelerates global expansion with UK headquarters

Intelligent Sourcing

ChatLingual, the global, multilingual contact centre platform provider, today announced new UK Headquarters as it expands its innovative solution to enable agents to communicate in 100 languages in real time. The announcement follows news that ChatLingual recently closed a Series A funding led by Lewis & Clark Venture Capital. Justin Custer, CEO at ChatLingual, commented; […].

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Nearshore Manufacturing: Why U.S. Companies Should Work with a Shelter Partner

Ivemsa

Over the past several decades, Mexico has emerged as one of the leading manufacturing locations , offering multiple benefits for U.S. and other foreign companies to gain a competitive edge. Efficiency and cost-effectiveness are two of the key reasons why a growing number have begun nearshoring to Mexico , though a strong infrastructure, low trading costs, and workforce availability also play a role in why it’s historically been a successful strategy.

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BPOs must prepare for economic uncertainty

Intelligent Sourcing

The uncertainty that has pervaded business since early 2020 shows little sign of abating. Within this vortex, the next chapter of economic uncertainty will be based around the prospect of recession as opposed to health crises or geopolitics. Rising prices, climbing interest rates alongside falling corporate profits and tumbling stock markets are all wreaking havoc on […].

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Davos 2022 – World Economic Forum. Here we come!

RampRate

Join us on LinkedIn - Facebook - Twitter - Google Plus. Menagerie provides a fun, easy-to-use, intuitive design for community building in Web3. For clubs, corporations, DAOs, nonprofits, and more. Heavyweight decentralized governance engine and guidance. Join us on LinkedIn - Facebook - Twitter - Google Plus.

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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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10 Commonly Overlooked Safety Issues

Perillion

This article is part of our Back To Basics series, which highlights fundamental principles of environmental, health, and safety management. The series is written for EHS professionals new to this industry, as well as experienced pros who want to keep their skills fresh.

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How To Outsource Customer Service [4 Steps You Need To Know]

Pure Moderation

Are you wondering how you should outsource customer service? Or perhaps wondering how an outsourced staff can cut costs significantly, saving you money and resources, and providing better customer retention for your customer base? Outsourcing customer service entails hiring a third party company to provide your support services for you. However, it isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, as outsourcing does not mean that it will fix all your customer service department, internal team, and cust

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6 Ways to Level Up Your Help Desk Training

Global Help Desk Services

Hardware has its place. Software has its place. And policies and procedures have their place. But what’s the biggest bang you get for your IT help desk buck? It comes from investing in training. Training is typically identified as one of the help desk’s top 10 challenges. However, w hen you increase your training, you increase the number and type of issues you're able to resolve during the first call.

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ESG: Post-Covid Business Differentiator – Are You Ready?

Neo Group

In 1970, Nobel Prize laureate Milton Friedman, an American economist and statistician, introduced the “ Friedman doctrine ”- the theory that the only responsibility of business is to increase profits. He argued that for-profit corporations cannot have responsibilities – only people can – and any effort by employees to support social efforts is counter to the interest of their employers – the owners of the corporations.

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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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The Top 6 Best Automated Calling Services

Balbelforce

It’s a given that call centers need to make a lot of calls. While human agents can be extremely efficient, they’ll never beat the machine for tasks that can be easily automated. Imagine you need to call 10 people. It won’t take your agents that long to pull up their information, dial the respective number and wait for an answer. But what if the number skips to 1,000 people?

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Cyber Insurance Market: Carriers Navigating through a Changing Risk Landscape

Everest Group

With increased cyber attacks and data breaches post-pandemic, cyber insurance to protect against the rising digital threats is growing in demand. Cyber insurers can benefit by partnering with service providers to seize opportunities for growth and profitability in this fast-growing market. Read on to learn how. . Cybersecurity continues to be a top priority for enterprises across all industries, primarily driven by increased cyber attacks and data breaches in the wake of COVID-19.

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5 Ultimate Capital Raising Strategies for an EdTech Startup

SPD Load

The EdTech market has grown exponentially over the past decade. In 2010, the industry had a venture capital investment rate of $500.

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How Intelligent Document Processing Is Transforming the Healthcare Industry | Webinar

Everest Group

Anil Vijayan , Partner at Everest Group, will join other industry experts to discuss how several new trends, such as intelligent automation, digitalization, and telehealth have emerged as fundamental driving forces to sustain and transform the healthcare industry. The speakers will explore: Challenges and emerging trends in the healthcare sector. Adoption of intelligent automation in the healthcare industry.

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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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Why Your Business Need Outsourced Finance and Accounting Services?

Magellan Solutions

Outsourced Finance and Accounting Services – Does Your Business Even Need It? Accounting and finance is the backbone of every company. . Your firm depends on its financial processes, which are both important and difficult. These processes make sure that all of your employees, suppliers, and services are paid, and that all of your expenses and income are accounted for.

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The Top EHS Stories From April 2022

Perillion

Did you miss April’s top EHS stories?

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The role of space in driving sustainability, security, and development on Earth

McKinsey and Company

A new report reveals five actions that leaders can take to contribute to economic development, advance global security and sustainability, and make space a safe and globally accessible domain.

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Kathryn Bogen Recognized on 2022 CRN Women of the Channel List

Perficient Digital Transformation

CRN’s annual Women of the Channel program honors some of the most influential women leaders within the channel. We’re proud to have five Perficient colleagues recognized in the 2022 CRN Women of the Channel list , and we’re highlighting their individual accomplishments in a special blog series. We previously celebrated Liza Sisler , Liz Stuart , and Lynn Brading for their achievements.

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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.