The Global Small Business Blog
APRIL 21, 2022
©iStock/metamorworks De-globalization, which is a retreat from Western-designed globalization, did not begin during the pandemic or during the Russian war on Ukraine. This process had its origins in the Great Recession of 2007-09. Up to now, there has been no choice apart from the largely Western-driven globalization. But some countries are using technology to regain their independence.
Forrester Digital Transformation
APRIL 26, 2022
From their interactions as consumers, B2B buyers and customers are already accustomed to receiving relevant information curated by algorithms and delivered at the right time in dynamic and digestible formats. Across channels, devices, and interfaces, these audiences ask for what they want. They’re also aware of how their behavior drives the algorithmic co-creation of interest-based […].
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McKinsey and Company
APRIL 20, 2022
New research details what empowered employees love about hybrid work models and the risks to diversity, equity, and inclusion if managers get the evolving flexible workplace wrong.
Perficient Digital Transformation
APRIL 6, 2022
Accessible Product Development Starts with Shift Left. Using a Shift Left method to improve product development outcomes isn’t new or novel. Shift Left has been adopted for decades to lower software development refactoring time and costs and streamline time to market by testing software earlier in the design process and not just before it ships. “When the software development process is viewed as a left-to-right sequential process, doing testing earlier may be seen as “shifting it to the l
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Intelligent Management Inc.
APRIL 1, 2022
“It would be better if everyone worked together as a system.” W. Edwards Deming. These few, simple words reveal a mindset and worldview capable of transforming everything we do. Transforming what? A divisive, zero-sum-game way of doing business and managing/controlling people. If the tragedy of the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that we cannot go back to “business as usual” We have to learn to work together in a way that recognizes and accommodates for our new reality.
Neeyamo
APRIL 12, 2022
What do you think off when you have a day off? Time with family? A day to unwind? Leaves are not only necessary for one to feel unconstrained, but they also dispense work-life balance amidst the masses and are a vital part of the glue that holds a society together. Or, in this case, some quality time with your four-legged companions! When Boxpark’s CEO, Roger Wade, took to social media after an employee sought paid time off to spend with their dogs, he was startled to learn that 39% of t
Global Sourcing Brief brings together the best content for outsourcing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Forrester Digital Transformation
APRIL 20, 2022
Alongside the COP26 Conference, many businesses communicated their green pledge and how much they are acting to protect the environment. Expect more of this to happen this week, with Earth Day falling on Friday, April 22 — and get ready to see many brands accused of greenwashing. Greenwashing — when a business is perceived to […].
McKinsey and Company
APRIL 3, 2022
The pandemic has taken a substantial toll on students’ academic progress as well as on their mental health. School systems can respond across multiple horizons to help students get back on track.
Perficient Digital Transformation
APRIL 20, 2022
Perficient promotes a culture of giving, collaboration, and excellence. Marc Mullins, senior solutions architect, is a great example of all three of these values. I recently sat down with him to discuss how he came to work for our global digital consultancy, and what about the culture keeps him motivated to stay and do his best work for our healthcare clients.
Velocity Global
APRIL 15, 2022
A boost in operations goes beyond the U.S. borders for many businesses, which makes the global expansion definition incredibly important. If your company is in talks for international growth, we’ve pulled together a few best practices that can help you start planning a strategy. Going global is an increasingly promising option for companies that want to hit the next level.
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Airswift
APRIL 12, 2022
What are the key energy employment trends we expect to see in 2022? Over the past five years, the Global Energy Talent Index (GETI) has gained a reputation as a trusted benchmark of employment and workforce trends across the energy industry. Compiled annually by Airswift and Energy Jobline , GETI is based on survey responses from workers across the oil and gas, renewables, petrochemicals and power sectors.
The Global Small Business Blog
APRIL 14, 2022
©iStock/Maria Shapilova The Russia-Ukraine war has damaged the world economy at a critical juncture as the coronavirus pandemic - and Chinese lockdowns specifically - continues to weigh on the recovery. The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Tuesday, 4/12/22, revised down its forecast for global trade growth this year to 3% from 4.7% because of the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and warned of a potential food crisis caused by surging prices.
Forrester Digital Transformation
APRIL 18, 2022
Earth Day is Upon Us! Earth Day is this Friday, April 22nd. As such, I wanted to take a break from my normal IT service management/knowledge management cover to discuss my own journey to reduce my carbon footprint using smart technologies: I have lived in California for over 20 years, and every month I get […].
McKinsey and Company
APRIL 7, 2022
Shoppers, particularly those in Gen Z, are spending more time online and exploring the possibilities of the metaverse. Here’s what fashion and luxury players need to know about this emerging frontier.
Speaker: Olivia Montgomery, Associate Principal Supply Chain Analyst
Curious to know how your peers are navigating ongoing disruption? The supply chain management techniques that dominated the last 30 years are no longer supporting consumer behavior or logistics and manufacturing capabilities. So what’s working now? What should your plans for 2023 include? By researching the supply chain challenges and solutions that businesses – especially small and midsize businesses – are currently experiencing, we’ve learned what’s working and what’s not.
Perficient Digital Transformation
APRIL 1, 2022
Award-Winning Program Advances STEM Education and Career Opportunities to Underserved Communities and Constituencies. Perficient is a company of more than 6,500 diverse and immensely capable colleagues, and we understand the importance of supporting the professional development of our global community. One of the ways we’re pursuing inclusion and equity in our company and communities is through Perficient Bright Paths.
Velocity Global
APRIL 15, 2022
Global expansion can be chaotic and stressful, but that’s no reason to defer from taking your business international. With today’s highly competitive business environment, global expansion is becoming a vital piece of an organization’s growth strategy. Based on our experience and research, we’ve compiled a list of the top five global expansion strategies.
NoonDalton
APRIL 20, 2022
The sum of an individual’s encounters with your company and brand, from awareness to purchase and beyond, is referred to as the “customer experience.” Every connection or touchpoint will have an impact on whether or not they buy, how much they buy, how often they buy, and whether or not they tell their friends to buy. So, why would you outsource any portion of your customer support to another company when so much is on the line?
The Global Small Business Blog
APRIL 26, 2022
©iStock/sommersby Well if there is one thing I love, it's speed and surprises! When I think about people trying to secure an important client, speaker for a program, or a new employee at a company that can go on for months, for example; I shake my head in disbelief over Elon Musk's stunning move on Twitter. How in the world did he do that? No matter.
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Forrester Digital Transformation
APRIL 14, 2022
[This post was coauthored by Christy Lano.] Forrester’s latest report on the state of fintech shows that funding for fintech companies not only rebounded (from a decidedly down year in 2021) but has skyrocketed to new, historic heights. To dive deeper into this research, we’re looking at specific fintech companies and — more importantly — […].
McKinsey and Company
APRIL 14, 2022
Large incumbents can compete successfully for tech talent—but only if they’re ready to completely rethink their entire HR approach. Tech talent think and act differently.
Perficient Digital Transformation
APRIL 20, 2022
Recently, in honor of International Women’s Month, Perficient hosted a roundtable “Mastering Manufacturing with Experts”, with female manufacturing experts to discuss top trends in the manufacturing industry. Our panelists included Megan Glasow – Director, Salesforce Solution Delivery at Perficient, and speakers from two Perficient Salesforce clients: Melissa Busen – Director of Digital Product Management at Caterpillar; and Elizabeth Barry – Sr.
Airswift
APRIL 5, 2022
Remote work is becoming a permanent fixture in the new normal. And businesses know it. A report by Owl Labs revealed that 56% of companies have either gone hybrid or fully remote since the pandemic. While a survey by FlexJobs revealed that 75% of people prefer to work remotely sure to reduce distractions, another survey by Upwork has found that 73% of all departments in a company will have remote workers by 2028.
Speaker: Rosemary Coates - Board Member & Founder at Reshoring Institute, Best-selling Author, Host of the Frictionless Supply Chain podcast
Supply chain disruptions create uncertainty and unpredictability for both businesses and consumers. These disruptions bring to light an organization's supply chain dependencies, which they were often unaware of when everything was running smoothly. Re-shoring is one solution that is gaining popularity as a result of pandemic-related issues. Companies can lower the risk of disruptions by shortening the supply chain and moving manufacturing close to the points of sale to reduce the need for expens
Immedus
APRIL 28, 2022
According to the latest figures from the Department of Justice, almost 17,000 people have now fled Ukraine and arrived in Ireland since the start of the war. It is a number that we can expect to see rise over the coming months as the situation in Ukraine continues to deteriorate. While many of those arriving are children, there is a percentage who will resume their work while here.
The Global Small Business Blog
APRIL 1, 2022
©iStock/vchal Oh, the problems we face lately. Take Glo, a startup that makes novelty items — plastic cubes that light up when dropped in water. Hagan Walker along with his business partner, Anna Barker, started the business six years ago in the town of Starkville, Mississippi, while relying on factories 8,000 miles away in China to make his products.
Forrester Digital Transformation
APRIL 13, 2022
What Is Going On? One of our less pleasant responsibilities here at Forrester is commenting on serious business, security, or technical failures in the digital and IT industry. Due to its duration and the implications for a subset of the user base, the current Atlassian outage rises to that level. Atlassian is staking its future […].
McKinsey and Company
APRIL 14, 2022
Few chief executives have faced the challenge of leading a company through an inflationary spike like today’s. Lessons from strong leaders and bold action can help CEOs make the decisions that only they can make.
Speaker: Jason Ciment - Get Visible | Mark Wald - SPRCHRGR | Leo Gestetner - Thankz | Michael S. Kraus - Expak Logistics
Remote work has helped future-proof organizations and increased their flexibility. However, sourcing candidates nationally poses new challenges and is proving difficult. The global sourcing industry seems to be in a state of war. DEI, attracting qualified candidates, and physical demographics are just a few of the issues that organizations face. Many companies are failing to win in this new landscape due to the intersectionality of problems in global sourcing.
Perficient Digital Transformation
APRIL 21, 2022
Brent Teiken, general manager of Salesforce at Perficient, was recognized for his contributions on the Board of Trustees at Sanford Health. Modern Healthcare Magazine named Brent as a 2022 honoree of their Excellence in Governance program for his achievements in promoting diversity and successfully navigating various challenges. We discussed his key to success for overcoming these challenges and how Sanford has prioritized DE&I in healthcare.
Airswift
APRIL 27, 2022
Source: Frame Stock Footage/Shutterstock. Technology is everywhere and the energy industry won’t be left out. With a bright future ahead, the renewables sector has no shortage of excellent pathways for jobseekers looking to enter the clean energy market.
Globalization Partners
APRIL 26, 2022
Hiring international talent is the first step to building a top-performing global team. However, companies need effective strategies to empower and retain their workforce. In an era where companies are competing for top international talent, leaders are channeling their efforts towards engaging and retaining their global workforce to sidestep local skill shortages.
The Global Small Business Blog
APRIL 20, 2022
©iStock/fulltimetraveller Deloitte's analysis through its Global State of the Consumer Tracker strongly suggests the shift to remote work will outlive the pandemic. Globally, half of all employed adults (53%) say they can do their job remotely. Among them, working from home represents most of the typical work week—an average of 2.7 days. In Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, people are spending closer to three or four days a week working from home.
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