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Key Issues 2023: Assessing the Global Services Industry’s Performance Against Expectations | Blog

Everest Group

The global services industry’s confidence waned in 2023 after a banner post-pandemic year. Coming off a bumper year in 2022 with double-digit growth driven by pent-up demand after the pandemic, the global services industry entered 2023 with macroeconomic uncertainty clouding the forecast. Exhibit 2. Exhibit 2.

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The Hackett Group Announces Third Quarter 2021 Results

The Hackett Group

Key Issues Study Launch – In September 2021, The Hackett Group launched its 2022 Key Issues campaigns covering six functional areas: Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Global Business Services. Results from the studies will be released in January 2022.

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The Shifting Landscape of Tech Talent: Challenges and Prospects in Ireland | Blog

Everest Group

This mature delivery hub for nearshore IT services still has much to offer but will have to overcome key obstacles to regain its appeal among international technology professionals. Ireland has been a popular location for global companies looking to offer IT service delivery to nearshore Europe.

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Hackett: HR Organizations Feeling Increased Pressure in the Face of Global Uncertainty

The Hackett Group

Technology spending, which is expected to rise by 4%, is one way HR organizations are hoping to bridge those gaps. More HR work will also be apportioned to fully automated and self-service systems’ functionality, and HR executives expect global business services (GBS)/HR shared services units to handle 3.5%

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The Hackett Group: Supply Continuity and Inflation Are Critical Procurement Priorities for 2023

The Hackett Group

The Hackett Group’s 2023 Key Issues research is based on results gathered from more than 350 executives in finance, procurement, supply chain, human resources, information technology, and global business services at a global set of midsized and large enterprises.

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Hackett: Digital Transformation is a Leading Priority for Finance in 2023, As Companies Respond to the Global Economic Downturn

The Hackett Group

The Hackett Group’s 2023 Key Issues research series is based on results gathered from more than 350 executives in finance, procurement, supply chain, human resources, information technology, and global business services at a global set of midsized and large enterprises.

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Hackett: Finance Leaders See Cost Containment and Cash Flow Optimization as Top Priorities for 2024

The Hackett Group

Many finance leaders also see an opportunity for using Gen AI in business performance support, including amplified analytics, intelligent task automation, conversational agents for service requests and natural language processing for translation of narratives. About The Hackett Group The Hackett Group, Inc.

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