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5 Tips for International Expansion with an Employer of Record

Global Expansion

Expanding your brand internationally can be one of the most transformative decisions you make as a business owner. It opens the door to new customers, a wider pool of skilled talent, and additional revenue streams. Yet, along with these growth opportunities come various challenges: navigating local laws, ensuring timely payments, managing cross-border operations, and more.

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Vertical vs Horizontal Scaling Explained

WebCreek

As companies grow, so does the amount of teammates, resources and infrastructure needed to handle the increasing workload and user demand. With this growth, its fundamental to understand and analyze the action items needed to complete to guarantee excellent performance and reliability. The ability to scale efficiently has become more important than ever.

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Impact of AI on Technology Talent: Strategic Imperatives for Staffing Firms to Stay Competitive and Relevant in AI-First talent market | Blog

Everest Group

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation is fundamentally changing the talent market. As AI transforms the skills and roles businesses require, staffing firms face both challenges and opportunities. Many traditional entry-level roles are evolving while new, specialized positions are emerging. As per our research, entry-level jobs account for 20-25% of the sourcing portfolio of staffing firms.

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Ten physical realities the energy transition must tackle

McKinsey & Company

The energy transition would be a physical transformation on a massive scale. Here are ten realities that must be confronted for it to succeed.

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How High-Growth Teams Are Building Better With Nearshore Talent

Speaker: Ron Fish, Global Talent Acquisition Executive

As companies rethink global recruiting strategies, nearshore staffing is emerging as a smarter, more strategic alternative to traditional offshoring models. Join this new webinar with industry leader Ron Fish to learn how nearshore models help organizations scale faster, operate more flexibly, and build globally aligned teams—without the common pitfalls and misalignment of offshoring strategies!

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Today in Global Small Business: Rewire Your Decision Making

The Global Small Business Blog

iStock/Janie Abolins What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: How to be a better decider. Jewish women entrepreneurs take action. How businesses can own their next move. Quote of the week: The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do.

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Celebrating Children’s Day at Redial BPO: A Joyful Blend of Family, Fun, and Team Spirit

Redial

At Redial BPO , we believe that happiness at work starts with strong, happy families and what better way to show it than with a full-on celebration for our little ones? This years Childrens Day at Redial BPO was an absolute blast across our centers in Tijuana and Mexicali , bringing smiles, laughter, and unforgettable memories for our collaborators and their children.

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How Carlsberg thrives with resilience

McKinsey & Company

In disruptive times, resilience is essential for both survival and success. Heres how the global beverage giant ensures that it is ready for anything.

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Cheers! Happy National Small Business Month!

The Global Small Business Blog

iStock/EyeEm Mobile GmbH It's time to celebrate National Small Business Month. May is a month to applaud and recognize the contributions of small businesses to the economy. And right now, they (myself included) are experiencing a tough time due to our current economic environment. Yet, because we are hard working, fierce, resilient and brave, we are the backbone of our economy.

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What is a Minimum Viable Product and Why Does Your Startup Need One

SPD Load

Whether you’re a first-time founder or a seasoned entrepreneur, an MVP is the key to a successful startup, especially if you’re building. The post What is a Minimum Viable Product and Why Does Your Startup Need One first appeared on SpdLoad.

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Why Data Governance Is More Critical Today Than Ever

Everest Group

In this conversation, Everest Groups Suseel Menon and Mansi Gupta explore the increasing importance of data governance. They discuss how enterprises are moving beyond compliance-driven efforts to focus on securing, managing, and maximizing the value of their data in the AI era. Topics include rising data volumes, regulatory pressures, the balance between data security and accessibility, and the role of governance in accelerating time to value.

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The AI Productivity Shift: Whats Working & Whats Next

85% of teams are using AI, but only 27% report clear productivity gains. Why? Because most are still stuck in surface-level adoption. In this expert panel, top voices in workplace strategy and remote innovation—Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, Phil Kirschner, Nadia Harris, and Eryn Peters—reveal how leading teams are cutting digital noise, training AI to fit their workflows, and building cultures that embrace change.

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The cost of compute: A $7 trillion dollar race to scale data centers

McKinsey & Company

AI is fueling high demand for compute power, spurring companies to invest billions of dollars in infrastructure. But with future demand uncertain, investors will need to make calculated decisions.

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The Exceptional Work of John Yunker – Deglobalization & AI: The Calm Before the Storm

The Global Small Business Blog

2015 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. As John Yunker says, "While reviewing websites for the 2025 Web Globalization Report Card I was struck by two things: Deglobalization has had a visible (and negative) impact on global websites AI is also having an impact, though you have to look closely to see it Combined, I believe we are in the midst of the calm before the storm.

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Human Touch vs. Automation: 5 Ways to Strike the Right Balance

SSON

About Partner with SSON Glossary Contact Us Sign In Unlock Expert Advice Subscribe Now --> Content Articles Columns Infographics Podcasts Reports Videos Webinars Whitepapers Topics Customer Experience Finance & Accounting Global Business Services HR & Future of Work Intelligent Automation Process Excellence Shared Services Workplace / Facilities Research & Analytics Metric Benchmarker City Cube Shared Services Atlas Research Insights Reports Intelligent Automation Universe Events Con

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End-to-End Monitoring for EC2: Deploying Dynatrace OneAgent on Linux

Perficient Digital Transformation

Objective: Enable resource monitoring for AWS EC2 instances using the Dynatrace monitoring tool (OneAgent) to gain real-time insights into system performance, detect anomalies, and optimize resource utilization. What is Dynatrace? Dynatrace is a platform for observability and application performance monitoring (APM) that delivers real-time insights into application performance, infrastructure oversight, and analytics powered by AI.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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How CEOs can outcompete by building new B2C businesses

McKinsey & Company

Companies across sectors are looking for new growth beyond their cores. Three consumer-focused strategies can deliver long-term revenue gains.

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Art Is Not What You See

The Global Small Business Blog

2025 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.

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Understanding Physical AI: The Next Wave of AI

SSON

About Partner with SSON Glossary Contact Us Sign In Unlock Expert Advice Subscribe Now --> Content Articles Columns Infographics Podcasts Reports Videos Webinars Whitepapers Topics Customer Experience Finance & Accounting Global Business Services HR & Future of Work Intelligent Automation Process Excellence Shared Services Workplace / Facilities Research & Analytics Metric Benchmarker City Cube Shared Services Atlas Research Insights Reports Intelligent Automation Universe Events Con

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Using Sitecore Connect and OpenAI: A Practical Example for Page Metadata Enhancement

Perficient Digital Transformation

Sitecore Connect is Sitecore’s low-code integration platform designed to easily automate workflows between Sitecore and external systems, without heavy custom coding. If you’re new to Sitecore Connect or want a deeper understanding of when and how to use it, check out these helpful resources: When to Choose Sitecore Connect: Solving Integration Challenges Understanding Sitecore Connect: Building Integrations with Recipes In this practical example, we’ll demonstrate how to use S

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Is Your Background Screening Policy Built For 2025? What HR Leaders Need To Know Now

Speaker: Liz Charron

From evolving legislation to shifting workforce expectations, background screening is undergoing major transformation, and HR is in the driver’s seat. With new compliance requirements and growing scrutiny, today’s HR leaders must build programs that are not only audit-ready but outcome-driven. HR Management and Employee Relations Expert, Liz Charron, will delve into how HR teams can navigate the latest legal changes, connect screening to workforce ROI, and embed these practices into the very fab

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Add innovation and performance by subtracting carbon and cost

McKinsey & Company

Early movers show what it takes to succeed on both sides of manufacturers dual mission: reduce their cost base and carbon footprint while optimizing their financial performance.

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Customer Service Chatbots in 2025: Everything You Need to Know

HGS Careers

Customer Service Chatbots in 2025: Everything You Need to Know The customer service landscape is continuously evolving, with customer service chatbots leading the transformation. In 2025, these AI-powered virtual assistants will be more sophisticated than ever, delivering faster and more personalized support. Businesses across various industries are increasingly adopting chatbots for customer support to enhance customer satisfaction, reduce operational costs, and streamline processes.

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Why U.S. SMEs Are Turning to Outsourced CFOs for Strategic Risk and Compliance Leadership

NoonDalton

Penalties are rising, audit rates are climbing, and businesses are finding themselves under increased scrutiny from regulators and investors. For SMEs operating in high-stakes markets like New York, risk and compliance are no longer line items, theyre strategic levers. But heres the problem: most SMEs dont have the internal resources to keep up. Finance teams are lean.

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Strapi:Unleash the Power to Build Modern,Highly Customizable Websites with the Ultimate Headless CMS

Perficient Digital Transformation

Strapi is the leading open-source headless CMS. It’s 100% JavaScript/ TypeScript , fully customizable, and developer-first. Its flexibility and scalability make it an ideal choice for businesses and organizations seeking to create unique digital experiences. Self-hosted or Cloud : We can host and scale Strapi (open-source headless CMS) projects the way you want.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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.

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A self-made clothing honcho, a trailblazing female exec, and an enterprising NBA player

McKinsey & Company

Our April obituaries also include an architect behind New Yorks High Line, an entrepreneur who shifted from dresses to dough, and a forward-thinking food scientist who cooked up a cocoa delight: Nutella.

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The challenges of hiring internationally (and how to overcome them)

Airswift

Expanding into new international markets is a significant milestone for any company. Whether you're setting up a full operation in a new country or managing a temporary project abroad, it's a unique opportunity for growth, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges.

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Stop Tripping Over the Rug: Why Familiar Obstacles Are Still Holding Your Organization Back

.orgSource

Outside the boardroom at one of our clients offices, theres a well-worn rug. Its been there for years. You can see the edges curling upjust enough to catch a shoe or cause a stumble. And sure enough, during a visit, I watched three people trip over it within an hour. No one said anything. They just kept walking, adjusting their steps like it was part of the routine.

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Perficient Wins 2025 Delivery Award at Appian World for Second Consecutive Year

Perficient Digital Transformation

Perficient is honored to announce weve been named the 2025 Appian Partner Impact and Excellence Award winner for Delivery , marking the second consecutive year we’ve received this prestigious recognition. This award celebrates our continued commitment to delivering rapid, high-quality outcomes on the Appian Platform that consistently exceed client expectations across industries.

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The AI Productivity Shift: How 3,000 Pros And 140K Users Are Transforming Work

Hubstaff’s new report, The AI Productivity Shift, highlights how 3,000+ professionals and 140,000+ users are transforming the way they work with AI. Adoption is high—85% are using AI—and the potential is just beginning. Teams that integrate AI into daily workflows report 77% faster task completion, 70% improved focus, and stronger results across the board.

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Advancing America’s holistic health

McKinsey & Company

Living longer and healthier can help people be more productive in the workplace. Here are three ways in which the US government and healthcare system can help.

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AI in Human Resources: How AI Is Transforming the Future of HR

Globalization Partners

Generative AI tools for HR are transforming workflows in companies worldwide. Learn more about its value, challenges, and how to resolve them with G-P!

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Smart Grid Solutions – A Practical Guide to Vetting Offers and Vendors

Wirtek

As utilities around the globe contend with aging infrastructure and rising demand, the promise of a smart gridan electricity network woven together by digital sensors, twoway communications, and advanced analyticshas never been more compelling.

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Perficient Wins the Gold: Globee® Customer Excellence Award for Customer Success Story 

Perficient Digital Transformation

Were proud to share that Perficient has been honored with a Globee Gold Award for Customer Excellence: Achievement in Customer Success Story, a global recognition celebrating organizations, teams, and individuals who consistently deliver exceptional customer experiences and drive innovation across industries. This award recognizes our significant success for a multinational manufacturing client.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.