The Global Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
iStock/VectorMine The world is facing profound disruption. From technological advances like GenAI to social instability and climate change, businesses are navigating rapidly shifting megatrends that demand reinvention, resilience and bold action. So, how can companies thrive in such an uncertain worldand avoid being left behind? Tune in.
Globalization Partners
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
More than ever, leaders are looking to secure deals that will enhance current capabilities, and consider both acquisitions and divestitures as part of that strategy. However, bridging the gap between two companies during M&As can be complex. This is where an Employer of Record (EOR) becomes a vital source of expert guidance and support.
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Everest Group
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Register on LinkedIn The healthcare industry is evolving rapidly, driven by the growing demand for personalized care, cost efficiency, and digital innovation. As strategic hubs of excellence, GCCs are playing a pivotal role in reshaping healthcare across the four key pillars patient, payer, provider, and pharma. Join industry leaders Murali Krishna, Chief Global Officer & Country Head at Providence GCC, Bharath M, Vice President at Everest Group, Bala Sankaranarayanan, Ex-President & CE
Groove Technology
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Hiring dedicated software developers represents a strategic approach to enhancing project outcomes by seamlessly integrating into a clients existing team. These senior technical experts focus exclusively on specific initiatives, ensuring successful project execution through their specialized knowledge and clear alignment with client objectives. Dedicated developers provide numerous benefits, including cost savings, scalability, and access to niche expertise.
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Everest Group
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Register on LinkedIn Supplier diversity has evolved beyond its US roots to become a critical element of corporate procurement strategies worldwide, with companies like Google and Microsoft integrating it into their international sourcing strategies. Our upcoming LinkedIn Live session will bring together industry leaders, including Kerry Hallard, CEO of GSA-UK, and Chris Genteel, Founder of Glidelane Consulting and formerly of Google, and Everest Group analysts, to discuss how supplier diversity
McKinsey & Company
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
A flurry of activity and new ideas leads to a period of interpretation. In the meantime, growth expectations remain unchanged, while central banks begin to diverge in their policy rate decisions.
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Perficient Digital Transformation
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Imagine you just started using Salesforce, and your manager asks you, How much data can we store in Salesforce? You open your laptop, search through Salesforce documentation, and suddenly feel overwhelmed by terms like data storage, file storage, and big objects. Dont worry! In this blog, lets break down the types of storage in Salesforce in a way thats easy to understand.
Raya Contact Center
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
Raya CX Recognized as a Leader in IAOPs Global Outsourcing 100 for the 5th Consecutive Year Raya Customer Experience (Raya CX) is proud to be recognized as a Leader in the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals ( IAOP ) Global Outsourcing 100 list for the fifth consecutive year. This prestigious accolade reaffirms our commitment to customer experience innovation, operational excellence, and industry leadership.
Groove Technology
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Hiring an outsourced software development team allows businesses to efficiently manage software projects by leveraging specialized expertise without the costs of maintaining an in-house team. This strategic approach provides access to a global talent pool, advanced technologies, and flexible scaling options. However, navigating the outsourcing landscape can be challenging.
Everest Group
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Between 2022-2023, the Information Technology (IT)-BP industry experienced an unprecedented surge in deal activity. Enterprises sought to accelerate transformation across both value creation and cost optimization. The market was buzzing with large deals and, occasionally, mega deals, signaling a period of confidence in large-scale outsourcing. However, this momentum has now slowed.
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
McKinsey & Company
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Companies that give the same strategic thought to workforce investment that they do to capital investment can unleash operational excellence.
The Global Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
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Ivemsa
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Labor rates in Mexico are where U.S. manufacturers can save the most, which is why nearshoring continues to be an impactful part of their global strategy. Though labor rates have slightly increased over time, compared to the U.S., the cost-effectiveness remains. The current hourly breakdown of Mexico labor costs for main production roles is: Non-Skilled: $6.29 Semi-Skilled: $6.96 Skilled: $8.22 Line Leader: $9.65 Production Supervisor: $22.02 Process Engineer $25.08 Buyer: $26.61 Quality Enginee
Metasource
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Human resource (HR) departments are home to countless documents containing sensitive employee information. Despite this, a recent survey found that 31% of HR professionals dont believe their organizations maintain strong security measures for storing employee data. With 45% of small and midsize businesses still reporting paper-based document management (and 11% reporting having no system at all), its not all that surprising to learn that a lot of HR teams feel they need to improve employee data
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Unosquare
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Years ago, we shared our perspective on the advantages of outsourcing to Mexico , highlighting its strategic benefits for businesses seeking cost-effective, high-quality solutions. To put it lightly, a few things have changed since the publication. We’ve expanded our footprint across Latin America, embracing the region’s vast talent pool, diverse expertise, and cultural alignment with global markets.
Everest Group
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Register on LinkedIn Quantum computing is shifting from theory to real-world impact. With classical computing hitting its limits and businesses under pressure to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, early preparation and investment in quantum technologies are becoming a top priority. Join us for an interactive session to explore the latest breakthroughs, real-world applications, and practical strategies for navigating the quantum revolution.
McKinsey & Company
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
To build up their experience capital, women can pick the occupations, industries, and geographies that present the best opportunities to enhance their careers.
The Global Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
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Learn how a publically traded US fintech company elevated its nearshore strategy. By working with a strategic staffing partner in Mexico, they developed targeted internship programs at multiple universities.
CGS Inc
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
02/10/2025 With new tariffs taking effect, fashion brands face fresh supply chain challenges. Beyond the immediate cost impact, companies must rethink sourcing, strengthen vendor relationships, and embrace digital tools to stay competitive. Paul Magel shares practical strategies to help brands navigate these changes and build more resilient operations.
Mercans
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Mercans Recognized as a Leader Mercans has emerged as a Leader in Avasants The Payroll Business Process Transformation 20242025 RadarView, a prestigious industry research that evaluates the top service providers revolutionizing payroll operations. This comprehensive analysis categorizes providers into Leaders, Innovators, Disruptors, and Challengers based on their capabilities and market impact.
Amzur
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Introduction In 2019, a widely used AI system designed to help hospitals allocate healthcare resources was exposed for favoring white patients over black patients, despite both having the same level of medical need. The bias wasnt intentionalrather, it stemmed from flawed training data that used historical healthcare spending as a proxy for patient needs.
Everest Group
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
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McKinsey & Company
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Operators could provide the backbone for todays AI economy to reignite growth. But success will hinge on effectively navigating complex market dynamics, uncertain demand, and rising competition.
The Global Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
iStock/hapabapa Two indispensable tools, Open AIs ChatGPT and Anthropics Claude, stand out as top AI platforms for global business owners. Heres why.
Eclaro
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
There is only one way to build a winning team: with the Right People. If the Super Bowl teaches us anything (aside from the fact that RPO can mean Run-Pass Option as well as Recruitment Process Outsourcing ), its that champions dont get to the top by chance.
Airswift
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
I embarked on an exciting journey a year ago: moving to Oman. The country's beauty was breathtaking, yet understanding its job market presented a steep learning curve. Navigating this landscape meant delving into the dual challenges of local talent engagement and recruiting expatriates.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Amzur
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
In an era where customer data is both vital and highly sought after, organizations must prioritize its protection more than ever. The healthcare sector, in particular, faces significant risks as its data is particularly vulnerable and often targets for cybercriminals. These offenders can profit handsomely by selling stolen healthcare information, making data security a critical concern.
Everest Group
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Healthcare Payer BPS Market View - Key Buyer Priorities examines the evolving needs of healthcare payers to enhance operational efficiency.
McKinsey & Company
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
New McKinsey benchmarking research shows what separates telecom tech leaders from laggards and how a strategic approach to IT can pay off for operators.
The Global Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
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Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.
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