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Accelerate Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Globally

The Global Small Business Blog

iStock/Alessandra Indino "Our aspiration is to help accelerate sustainable and inclusive growth globally, and its a key metric by which we measure ourselves." Bob Sternfels, Global managing partner, McKinsey & Company download report.

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The Role of Data Analytics in Modern Sales Strategies

Premier BPO

The B2B sales landscape has undergone significant transformation, characterized by extended buying cycles, increased stakeholder involvement, and a surge in digitally informed decision-making. According to Forrester’s B2B Buying Survey, buyers now engage in an average of 27 interactions throughout their purchasing journey, a notable increase from 17, a few years back. 1 This evolution highlights the necessity for sales strategies that are responsive and deeply informed by data.

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InsurTech M&A: How Strategic Deals are Shaping the Future of Insurance Platforms | Blog

Everest Group

From core software vendors joining forces to InsurTech startups consolidating for scale and survival, deal activity reflects a move toward purposeful integration over sheer volume. In this blog, we examine three archetypes of deals shaping the market, geographic nuances and introduce frameworks to analyze these moves. We also highlight notable examples from the InsurTech ecosystem such as GuidewireHazardHub, Duck CreekImburse and CCCSafekeep, as well as discussing strategic drivers (capability e

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The Hackett Group® Acquires Market Intelligence Firm Spend Matters™

The Hackett Group

Acquisition strengthens procurement and supply chain technology expertise, bringsstate-of-the-art software platform that will support all Market Intelligence and Executive Advisory programs. MIAMI MAY 16, 2025 The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), a leading generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) consultancy and strategic advisory firm, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Spend Matters , a leader in the procurement and supply chain solutions market intelligence secto

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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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Locations and Talent Strategy – Let’s Talk – South Africa in Focus | LinkedIn Live

Everest Group

Register on LinkedIn Over the last several years, South Africa has emerged as a growing hub for global service delivery, drawing interest from organizations seeking new and competitive locations. In this LinkedIn Live, well dive into South Africa and explore the opportunities and challenges of service delivery in this market. Hear from on-the-ground experts as they share their experiences whats working well, what could be better, and what others can learn when evaluating or expanding into South

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Jill Boisvert Fosters Continuous Learning in Perficient’s Salesforce Practice

Perficient Digital Transformation

From Operations to Project Management: How Jill Boisvert Drives Success in Perficients Salesforce BU Perficient promote s meaningful growth by challenging, championing, and celebrating every colleague. We recently connected with Jill Boisvert , project manager , whose passion for knowledge sharing has ignited genuine connections with in Perficients Salesforce Business Unit (BU).

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Apps in Generative AI – Transforming the Digital Experience

Perficient Digital Transformation

Generative AI (GenAI) is not just a buzzword anymore it’s rapidly transforming the way we interact with technology. From content creation to design automation and synthetic media, GenAI apps are redefining productivity and creativity across industries. But what exactly are GenAI apps, and how are they impacting our digital landscape? What Are GenAI Apps?

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From protection to promotion: The new age of industrial policy

McKinsey & Company

Government subsidies, investment incentives, and other industrial-policy actions have almost quadrupled since 2017. Heres how business leaders can navigate the impact of industrial policy on their markets.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Handling Payroll for Remote Employees

Paysquare

The age of remote working is emerging in every industry; hence, businesses have to adapt every single aspect of their operations, with payroll particularly taking precedence. It is a tricky affair managing salaries, taxes, and compliance with employees scattered throughout different cities, states, or even countries. An exclusive step-by-step guide to payroll for remote employees becomes essential.

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IT service providers and the hidden power of pricing

McKinsey & Company

The profit margins of IT service providers are under pressure. Pricing offers higher potential ROI than other margin improvement levers, but seizing the opportunity requires a comprehensive approach.

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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.

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Leadership is the scarcest resource: An interview with Bob McDonald

McKinsey & Company

Bob McDonald, a leader with unique experience as both a Fortune 25 CEO and a cabinet secretary, reflects on the elements of leadership, team health, and building a strong culture.

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The new economics of enterprise technology in an AI world

McKinsey & Company

Big changes in tech are presenting CIOs with a chance to modernize the economics of technology and productivity.

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How circularity can make the built environment more sustainable

McKinsey & Company

Minimizing waste and maximizing utility could add $360 billion in net value gain by 2050.

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