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 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 […].
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Groove Technology
APRIL 18, 2022
Hiring the right software developer for your company’s needs can be difficult at times. However, hunting for candidates globally and working with them remotely may be the perfect answer. A remote developer, also known as a freelancer, works remotely around the globe and has several options for whomever they want to take a job with. It is now in high demand throughout the world to hire remote developers, and a company may even consider working with a skilled and energetic remote developer who ful
31 West
APRIL 22, 2022
There are a lot of important metrics and KPIs (key performance indicators) that can help businesses figure out how trustworthy they are to their customers. To figure out how happy customers are with a company and how many people have had a good experience with them, it is important to use the most well-known and standard CX metrics. There are several metrics available and it is always difficult to choose the right ones.
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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
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.
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 […].
Global Sourcing Brief brings together the best content for outsourcing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
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.
The Global Small Business Blog
APRIL 22, 2022
©iStock/darksite Trade flows of grains are undergoing significant shifts. The war in Ukraine will put further pressure on grain-importing countries in Africa and Asia as a reduced number of vessels for delivering cargoes drives up shipping rates, according to the head of the International Chamber of Shipping. In addition to the situation in Ukraine, freight rates are also being affected by China’s efforts to battle the spread of Covid-19.
Forrester Digital Transformation
APRIL 21, 2022
Over the last two years, digital accessibility quickly became a business priority. Forrester has seen a significant increase in inquiries related to accessibility, and more companies are hiring accessibility specialists — an encouraging signal that companies are making investments in this space. This increase is partly driven by the pandemic, which elevated the importance of […].
Groove Technology
APRIL 19, 2022
Customer. Our customer is a supermarket in Australia. Challenge. The supermarket was expanding their online sales and wanted to build an application for online shopping. They started everything from scratch and lacked a professional technical team. Therefore, they wanted to outsource a full team from Groove Technology to help them build an online shopping app.
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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.
McKinsey and Company
APRIL 21, 2022
US manufacturing has an outsize impact on the nation’s economy. How can business leaders harness innovation to revitalize the manufacturing sector and drive inclusive economic growth?
The Global Small Business Blog
APRIL 19, 2022
©iStock/Vitalii Petrushenko Last week Conor Friedersdork, a California-based staff writer at The Atlantic , where he focuses on politics and national affairs, and the author of the Up for Debate newsletter , asked readers, “What worries you most about the direction of the country [America]?” Here's what 12 readers said on where America is going wrong.
Forrester Digital Transformation
APRIL 20, 2022
What Kind of B2B Marketing Sandwich Will You Make? While definitions vary, the modern, Western world concept of a sandwich is two slices of bread with filling in between. When analyzing a survey question from Forrester’s 2022 Global Marketing Survey (during lunch), it became apparent that high growth (>20% increase in annual revenue) companies and […].
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.
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.
McKinsey and Company
APRIL 22, 2022
Green chemicals—those with a low-carbon product portfolio or a higher exposure to end markets supporting sustainability—are being rewarded by capital markets and safeguarding future cash flow.
The Global Small Business Blog
APRIL 16, 2022
©2022 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "I've never been a social bunny. I thrive on work." – Michelle Ryan.
Forrester Digital Transformation
APRIL 18, 2022
Advances in AI, automation, and analytics paired with growing expectations from audiences will fundamentally change the way we think about content and how it’s used.
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.
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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 18, 2022
©iStock/romrodinka What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: The cotton-tailed creature that leaves us chocolate and eggs ( Easter ) has a longer tale. 14 best books of the year according to BBC culture critics. How Easter became a holiday of symbolism. Quote of the week: “Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life." – Janine di Giovanni Google opens its first retail store in New York City this summer (2022).
Forrester Digital Transformation
APRIL 20, 2022
Sales leaders want to continuously improve sales productivity. What many may not realize is that high seller engagement and wellness directly correlate with higher productivity. However, evidence from Forrester’s Q3 2020 US Future Of Work Survey shows that B2B sellers feel fatigued, less engaged, and more frustrated at work compared with other B2B professionals.
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.
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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.
Immedus
APRIL 21, 2022
As a proud sponsor of Global Payroll Week , Immedis is keen to shine a spotlight on what Global Payroll Week means and show our support for the payroll profession. The Global Payroll Management Institute (GPMI) has designed an incredible agenda to promote payroll professionals’ continued education and training. If this is your first Global Payroll Week, here’s a little background.
Capgemini
APRIL 20, 2022
Data provides answers, but people drive change. “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” The famous quote by Peter Drucker is a perfect call out here as no matter how detailed and solid your data-powered vision and strategy are if the people executing it don’t nurture the data culture then your journey is likely to fail. Becoming a data-driven organization isn’t just about data or technology, it is about transforming the way decisions are made based on deep analysis of facts rather than intu
Forrester Digital Transformation
APRIL 18, 2022
Responsible and ethical tech practices start with the premise that technology is not neutral—and that represents a significant shift in thinking in the tech industry.
Perficient Digital Transformation
APRIL 18, 2022
It took a pandemic to spotlight the reality simmering within U.S. communities and around the globe: sadly, health is often bound to social determinants like ethnicity, gender, zip codes, and ability status. Many health systems have accelerated momentum around diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, installing DE&I officers or, at minimum, zealously publishing equity statements.
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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.
V-Soft Consulting
APRIL 20, 2022
ServiceNow has been transforming industries and assisting business enterprises in achieving success. ServiceNow continuously works towards bringing better solutions for enterprises worldwide by updating their existing products. ServiceNow San Diego is now available with essential updates which will improve productivity and accelerate the digital transformation of enterprises.
Globalization Partners
APRIL 18, 2022
Mass talent exodus – it’s a theme that’s dominated headlines and made even the most established companies sweat. In 2020, LinkedIn predicted that Asia-Pacific (APAC) would face a labor shortage of 12.3 million workers — a number estimated to rise to 47 million by the following decade. Today, the war for tech talent is fiercer as companies scavenge for top candidates to fill software and information technology roles – a need brought on by the limitless pace of digitization.
Forrester Digital Transformation
APRIL 22, 2022
Automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and analytics are eating into marketers' roles. But with that change comes opportunity.
Capgemini
APRIL 20, 2022
This article first appeared on Capgemini’s Data-powered Innovation Review | Wave 3. Written by: Jitesh Ghai. Chief Product Officer. Informatica. In today’s data-driven economy, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are powering digital transformation in every industry around the world. According to a 2021 World Economic Forum report , more than 80 percent of CEOs say the pandemic has accelerated digital transformation.
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.
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