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What are the Top 5 Offshore Accounting Jobs in 2022

AS White Global

No matter how big or how small your company is, accounting services are essential in supporting the day-to-day operations of your business. With advancements in technology – from automated accounting software to cloud-based platforms – tedious and time-consuming accounting tasks can now be done more efficiently with more accurate results. However, finding the most qualified talent for accounting roles remains a pressing concern.

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India Is Shaping the Future of E-commerce

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/insta_photos This month, retail giants and government regulators around the world will be watching closely as India rolls out the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) in 100 major cities. ONDC is a government-backed initiative that was conceived by non-profit think tanks. The project, championed by Indian billionaire and Infosys founder Nandan Nilekani, aims to create a level playing field in online commerce by putting tens of millions of kiranas (Indian family businesses) on an even

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What is a Help Desk and What is its Purpose in a Business?

31 West

In this fast-paced world, both employees and customers expect impeccable support experiences. So organizations, big or small, uphold an IT help desk that works as a single point of contact for the employees. These internal desks provide support and fix all hardware, software, and network-related issues in the organization. Furthermore, Statistics say 60 percent of customers make a purchase decision on getting a quick resolution to an inquiry.

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2022 AIOps NowTech Data Overview sheds light on current capabilities

Forrester Digital Transformation

The 2022 AIOps NowTech generated a wealth of data that has been captured in the AIOps Data Overview, Q2 2022 report about AIOps software vendor capabilities. Three items from the overview report; digital experience, OpenTelemetry, and audit trails are highlighted in this blog. Read the full data overview report to learn more about the other capabilities that it covers.

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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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Best Practices of Mobile App Development in 2022

Groove Technology

When attempting to use all the functions that modern smartphones are equipped with, such as near-field communication, GPS, Bluetooth, and cameras, complications arise. These characteristics create new potential for mobile app developers but also greatly complicate app development. In order to compete with web applications in this competitive industry, the top mobile app developers must squeeze all the features into the less capable hardware of mobile devices.

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What Can an Export Grant Out of New Jersey Do For You?

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/RomanBabakin In the case of New Jersey, USA, the New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) is offering export assistance to small and mid-sized businesses in New Jersey through its NJ STEP program. Through the New Jersey State Trade Expansion Program (NJ STEP), which is funded in part through a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the NJBAC offers an opportunity to help Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) receive financial awards to offset export promotion costs partial

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Step Up Your Governance Game With Our Information Security Steering Committee Charter Template

Forrester Digital Transformation

We’ve said it many times: security matters, and security leaders have more influence and access to boards and senior executives than ever. Thanks to external forces like ransomware attacks, evolving security and privacy legislation, and existential loss of cyber insurance dread, they get it at the top. But that doesn’t always translate to into engagement […].

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Logistics Software Development

Groove Technology

Logistics are an essential part of a company’s supply chain because they ensure that you’re coordinating your operations to meet the demands of your customers successfully — processing orders, maintaining proper material storage, fleet management, cataloging inventory, shipping products, and so on. Whether you own a transportation company or provide other services, logistics software development is critical for managing inventory and keeping the supply chain running smoothly, from wa

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Combating Global Expansion Challenges (wegginar® 8/3/22)

The Global Small Business Blog

©2022 Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global®. All rights reserved. Join host Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global® for its next wegginar®, Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 11AM CT featuring Jessica Wargo (Plante Moran), Beth Babich (Plante Moran) and Elisabeth Weissenreider-Bennis (The Weiss-Aug Group) when they talk about, "Crucial Connections: Combating Global Expansion Challenges.

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In-Office, Work-From-Home or Hybrid? What Do CTOs Think?

31 West

“People today really value workplace flexibility and remote work because it allows them to focus their energies on work and life as opposed to commuting or other complications due to geography.”. – Ken Matos, Vice President of Research, Life Meets Work. More than ever before employees have reached the threshold where they know what they really want.

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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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By 2027, US Online Retail Spending Will Reach $1.6 Trillion

Forrester Digital Transformation

Forrester’s 2022 Online Retail Forecast, US, provides insights about US total retail sales, online retail sales, and the online retail penetration forecast for 30 product categories for the next five years.

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How to set employee expectations for remote work

Hyland

In this piece: 5 steps: How to set employee expectations for remote work. What can you do to support your remote employees? If you’re a manager, a team lead or in HR generally — chances are your employees have requested to work remotely. By 2028, projections by Upwork show that 73% of all departments are expected to include remote workers. With remote work becoming increasingly normalized, fulfilling these requests is no longer as simple as saying “yes.

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Global Supply Chain Woes Lingering Longer

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/BING-JHEN HONG Shipping giant Maersk said that congestion in global supply chains leading to higher freight rates has continued longer than initially anticipated. Maersk raised its 2022 profit guidance for a second time on Tuesday, 8/2/22, after beating quarterly revenue expectations as congested global supply chains that have boosted freight rates persist longer than expected.

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7 Risk Management Best Practices: A Guide for Global HR

Globalization Partners

Like most areas of business, global human resources (HR) teams face common risks that they must learn to navigate at each stage of the employee lifecycle – from recruitment to offboarding. We’ll start by setting out what we mean by risk management before collating a list of seven best practices. What is risk management? In order to create a positive environment where people can work safely and productively together, an organization needs to prioritize risk management.

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The 2023 Supply Chain Crystal Ball: Challenges and Solutions

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.

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Meta Pixel Fiasco Underscores Why Marketing And Risk Must Work Together

Forrester Digital Transformation

Meta is no stranger to bad press, but the latest headlines about Meta’s tracking pixel are (for once) not entirely its fault. Rather, companies are unintentionally yet inappropriately sharing users’ data with Meta and other third parties, such as data brokers and mobile attribution vendors. This includes the federal student financial aid program FAFSA sending […].

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Attended or Unattended Bots — Which Should You Choose?

Automation Anywhere

Pick up an advanced camera, and you’ll probably be given a choice of operation. You can put the camera on automatic, and it will do all the work to set up the exposure. Or you can decide to select some of the settings yourself, for example, the shutter speed, and let the camera do the rest for a semiautomatic experience. Or you can switch to manual mode and do everything yourself.

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Today in Global Small Business: A Federal Program That Encourages Small Businesses to Enter Global Export Market

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/tawatchaiprakobkit What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: A federal program that encourages small businesses (in PA) to enter global export market. Open, the Google and Tiger Global-backed neobank , is planning to onboard about 10 million small businesses in 3 years as it aims to solve a series of challenges faced by SMEs for managing their business finances, using technology.

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The Pros and Cons of Relocating Employees Internationally

Globalization Partners

In our increasingly connected world, companies need to be globally savvy to thrive. International growth is possible — and profitable — for both large and small companies, but some shy away from the prospect. Having an international growth plan can benefit your company in many ways, from opening new revenue pathways to boosting your global reputation.

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Building A Superstar Global Workforce: What We Aren’t Talking About Enough

Companies are turning inclusive by breaking conventional hiring practices and expanding their talent pools. But there are important questions that still are not being addressed. Read this eBook to understand how taking the following seriously can help you build a superstar global workforce: The importance of the new-age manager. Maintaining social capital.

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Recession Fears Transcend The US Culture War

Forrester Digital Transformation

Amid the backdrop of the US culture war that dominates the news cycle is an increasingly divided America, where seemingly all issues have become partisan ones. Over the past two years, Forrester has been tracking consumer attitudes by political affiliation. Our data corroborates a broadening polarization, where it’s more the exception rather than the norm […].

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Five ways that life science companies can build tech talent

McKinsey and Company

For life science companies to meet their digital ambitions, they must strengthen their technology skills. In a challenging market, emphasizing value propositions can attract first-rate talent.

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22 Chatbot Statistics for 2022

Simplr

Looking to take your chatbot to the next level? Or perhaps looking for data to support the debut of a bot on your website? We’ve got you covered with the latest chatbot statistics for 2022. Chatbots are here to stay. Thanks to the rise of the NOW Customer-what we call today’s customer who expects instant, around-the-clock responses and solutions-chatbots are the technology of choice for brands that want to ensure exceptional customer experiences.

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6 Key Remote Work Trends to Improve Employee Experience

Globalization Partners

The way we work has been rapidly evolving — from spending 9 to 5 at the office-based desk before, to now working remotely from the comfort of our own homes. Nowadays, in the United States, more than 4.7 million people work remotely for at least half of their schedule, and by 2025 the number of remote employees in the U.S. is expected to reach 36 million.

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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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Australian Mobile Banking Apps Are Put To The Test As Consumers Grapple With A Volatile Economic Climate

Forrester Digital Transformation

Written by Seles Sebastin, Riccardo Pasto and Zhi-Ying Barry We live in a turbulent world. While the Australian economy is set to continue its (albeit bumpy) recovery with a record-low unemployment rate, a resurgence of COVID-19 cases and severe flooding have led to work stoppages and left many communities economically vulnerable. Australian consumers also face […].

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What is leadership?

McKinsey and Company

Leadership is a set of mindsets and behaviors used to engage and enable people to align on a collective direction, and work together to accomplish shared goals while adjusting to changing environments.

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Employee Spotlight Louisville: Tony Ellis, General Counsel

V-Soft Consulting

This month we are spotlighting Anthony (Tony) Ellis, V-Soft's General Counsel. Tony joined the V-Soft Family after working in Kentucky state government and has been a positive and key member of the Louisville Team. His sense of humor and passion to drive the company forward are nothing short of inspiring and we are so grateful to have him. We sat down with Tony to learn more about his time with V-Soft so far and his world outside the office.

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The important transition from job to career

Influx

Whether night shifts at a local restaurant or endless days at an unpaid internship, everyone remembers their first job out of school. The inevitable transition into adulthood can be bumpy and unpredictable, with many young people switching from one workplace to another in hopes of gaining the experience it takes to transition from “job” to “career.”.

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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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First-Line Sales Managers Are Your Secret Agents Of Change

Forrester Digital Transformation

Spies. Secret agents. They represent a world of intrigue. When major change is disrupting some portion of humanity, a government force quietly sends in their top agent to resolve the issue, mitigate the risk, and get things back on track. But even in movies and books, the best agents accomplish nothing without a great supporting […].

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Network effects: How to rebuild social capital and improve corporate performance

McKinsey and Company

People’s professional networks have shrunk since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, while companies’ attrition and hiring challenges are growing. To help reverse these trends, people and organizations will need to manage workplace interactions more intentionally. Here’s how.

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5 Recruitment Marketing Tactics to Attract Candidates

Globalization Partners

As the job market becomes extraordinarily competitive, finding specialized talent can be a daunting task. Employees are your most important asset, but building a team of professionals with diverse yet complementary passions and skills is difficult for every growing company. In this challenging economy, recruitment marketing can be the proactive hiring strategy you need.

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RAYA CX Chatbot Ray in the IAOP Spotlight

Raya Contact Center

We’re proud to have our very own chatbot Ray featured in the member spotlight by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP), which is a global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession based in the US. Ray has been put in the limelight for his contribution to a 22% increase in our leads! More importantly, 92% of users found him helpful.

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A Deep Dive Into Supply Chain Strategy: Why Yours Isn't Working

Speaker: Michelle Meyer, Founder and CEO of MatterProviders

Michelle Meyer is the Founder and CEO of MatterProviders, and a supply chain professional of over 30 years. Fortunately, she's here to walk you through the future of supply chain strategy and why your current approach is probably not working. In this exclusive webinar, she will explore ways to develop and perfect your new, innovative supply chain design in this post-pandemic era of economic uncertainty.