The Global Small Business Blog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
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The Hackett Group
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Miami, FL — September 28, 2023 — Human resources (HR) operating costs increased significantly in 2023, with key contributors being wage inflation and high turnover rates, according to new Digital World Class ® HR research from The Hackett Group , Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT). Our elite HR performers – Digital World Class – continue to spend significantly less than their peers, while operating with fewer HR staff and delivering far more resiliency, employee productivity, greater business value, and improv
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Perficient Digital Transformation
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
I’ve always had an intrapreneurial spirit in the jobs I’ve held. In some roles, I have been given autonomy with the ability to set North Star goals and chase them. In other roles, I’ve found myself building up consensus and bubbling ideas upward. This has involved some tough conversations. If you’ve checked my other blog posts , I tend to focus on innovation , creativity , corporate culture , project management , and organizational change management.
IBM Services
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Modern application environments need real-time automated observability to have visibility and insights into what is going on. Because of the highly dynamic nature of microservices and the numerous interdependencies among application components, having an automated approach to observability is essential. That’s why traditional solutions like New Relic struggle to keep up with monitoring in cloud-native environments.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
inDinero
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey, startups find themselves in need of specialized financial guidance. At indinero, we stand as a beacon of excellence, offering fractional CFO services for startups and a range of outsourced CFO solutions for startups, ensuring your venture’s financial foundation is as innovative as your business idea. However, securing a star-studded lineup of C-suite executives to propel and manage a startup toward greatness isn’t cheap.
IBM Services
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
According to a recent IBV study , 64% of surveyed CEOs face pressure to accelerate adoption of generative AI, and 60% lack a consistent, enterprise-wide method for implementing it. An AI and data platform, such as watsonx, can help empower businesses to leverage foundation models and accelerate the pace of generative AI adoption across their organization.
Global Sourcing Brief brings together the best content for outsourcing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Everest Group
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
LINKEDIN LIVE Cracking the Eco-code: How Software Can Be Your Sustainability Superhero View the event on LinkedIn, which was delivered live on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Rising regulatory pressures, a continuously evolving reporting ecosystem, and an increasing correlation between sustainability and brand perception in the market have caused enterprises to look to technology to automate environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, generate actionable sustainable insights, and unlock
Airswift
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Are you prepared for the future of cloud architecture? This guide outlines the key skills and knowledge you need in 2024.
Everest Group
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
UK Contingent Talent and Strategic Solutions The UK’s contingent talent and strategic solutions industry underwent a significant transformation in 2021-22. Amidst the challenges of adverse macroeconomic conditions and an impending recession in 2022, enterprises faced a talent shortage due to scarcity of skilled workers and worker attrition. Service providers responded by prioritizing upskilling, bridging the skills gap, and promoting inclusive talent acquisition.
SourceFit
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
At Sourcefit, our commitment to customer service excellence has been honored with the Bronze Award for Customer Service Department of […] The post Setting New Standards in Customer Service Excellence: Sourcefit Wins Bronze at the 2023 Stevie Awards appeared first on Sourcefit.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.
AS White Global
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Our ASW Family has been looking forward to our annual company trips. And it shows! Everyone had a fantastic time bonding together, getting to know new colleagues, exploring new places, chilling out, and just having fun! It was a great opportunity to relax and recharge our batteries as a well-deserved treat for all the hard work that we do. We’d like to thank everyone who attended our company outings, especially some of our client partners who came all the way from Australia to join their respect
Unosquare
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
In the bustling sphere of technology, the phrase “web application testing” has become something of a buzzword, reverberating across boardrooms and revering in the tech corridors. Whether you are a budding developer or a seasoned pro, mastering web application testing is a skill that will stand you in good stead. So, let’s embark on this journey to untangle the complexities of web application testing and make it as simple as pie!
Everest Group
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Learn how 4 key project categories shows different pricing model prevalence in data & analytics model. Explore more through Everest Group's pricing services.
Unosquare
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
What is Software Quality Assurance? At its core, software quality assurance is a systematic process that ensures a software product meets specified requirements and is free of defects. Think of it as a proactive approach to produce a high-quality end product right from the start rather than just finding defects after the fact. The realm of software development has, over the decades, witnessed profound transformations.
Advertiser: Paycor
The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.
Everest Group
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Learn 5 key data and analytics use cases that are being adopted across the clinical value chain.
Influx
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
See how Linktree worked with Influx to extend their internal team and capitalize on all hours of the day. Read the case study! Considering implementing 24/7 or after-hours customer support ? Your timing couldn’t be better. Customers expect nothing short of exceptional service, and with the follow the sun model, it’s much easier to give customers the best experience.
Everest Group
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Learn what are the current investment trends in clinical development platforms and what will be the future of clinical development platforms.
Metasource
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
When exploring the world of business process technology and outsourcing solutions, you will likely come across three terms: business process outsourcing (BPO), business process management (BPM), and business process management as a service (BPMaaS). Let’s take a closer look at what each means, how they differ, and how your organization can leverage them to increase efficiency, boost productivity, and reduce costs.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.
Perficient Digital Transformation
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Giving back to your community is important! Here’s why: Donating your time to support those around you is extremely beneficial, both for you and your community. Working alongside fellow colleagues who also care about improving their surroundings will allow you to broaden your network. Additionally, it will help you to better understand the circumstances of other members of the community you are serving.
SIG Speaks
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
SIG University Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) program graduate Sophie McNally shares how there is no one size fits all approach when it comes to ESG and that each company has to take a deep dive into what will ultimately work best for them. This analysis attempts to explore how procurement and sourcing functions of publicly traded technology companies with market capitalizations between $15 billion to $35 billion (“Tech Company”) can evaluate, implement, and monitor emerging Environmen
Perficient Digital Transformation
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
AI appears to have just been invented, looking at the buzz on socials and media. However, a keen eye would point out IBM’s Deep Blue, for example, which defeated the world chess champion Garry Kasparov in 1997. So what is AI? Strong Versus Weak AI Broadly classified, AI is strong or weak. Before the advent of generative AI models (strong), there was weak AI, designed to perform specific tasks without possessing generalized reasoning abilities.
Everest Group
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
The beginning of 2023 saw tech services budgets slightly up, with robust IT spend during the first quarter. In mid-April, companies began significantly reducing their discretionary spend and delaying or canceling initiatives that had been budgeted. Any new initiatives focused on cost saving and how to do more with less. Now, the sentiment is shifting again: there is a bit more money to drive business value, and I expect that to slowly build for the rest of the year.
Advertiser: Paycor
In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.
Perficient Digital Transformation
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Cognitive disabilities can pose significant challenges in managing daily routines and schedules, but the power of assistive technologies is making a remarkable difference. In this blog post, we’ll explore the role of digital planner apps in the lives of individuals with cognitive disabilities, showcasing how these tools empower them to regain control, stay organized, and achieve greater independence.
Zinnov
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
The world is currently in the midst of a rapid technological evolution powered by the widespread adoption of intelligent technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation. Industries around the world are enthusiastically embracing these cutting-edge technologies, aiming to position themselves as early adopters and harness the associated advantage.
Perficient Digital Transformation
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
For individuals with cognitive disabilities, keeping track of daily tasks, appointments, and responsibilities can be a challenging endeavor. Thankfully, assistive technologies have come to the rescue, with task list apps like Todoist and Wunderlist leading the way in simplifying task management. In this blog post, we explore how these apps empower individuals with cognitive disabilities to enhance their productivity, reduce stress, and regain control over their lives.
Perficient Digital Transformation
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Inspired by my colleague Michael Adkins’ recent post on word choice in healthcare marketing , I thought I’d explore how word choice, language, and tone can help shift prospect medical device buyers into long-term loyal customers. For device makers and marketers, this can be a tough ask, as you’re often dealing with several disparate audiences, from patients to clinicians and even caregivers and investors.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.
Perficient Digital Transformation
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Pipeline variables are a way to feed runtime parameters to your Pipeline jobs. They can be selected from a predefined set of out-of-box variables or custom-defined. You can define values for these variables that are then used during run time by individual jobs (Read more about creating Pipeline variables in my recent blog ). In this blog, I am going to discuss a neat trick for deriving your pipeline variable values from the application Substitution Variables.
Perficient Digital Transformation
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
EPM Pipelines is quickly becoming a very useful addition to the arsenal of many of our Oracle customers. It is especially important for those users who do not have dedicated personnel or server-related resources to automate their daily business processes. In my recent blog , I detailed how to create a Pipeline to perform data load related activities in a workflow.
Perficient Digital Transformation
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
You can create a series of stages in an EPM pipeline , where each stage contains one or more jobs that perform actions like data loads, rule executions, file operations etc. By organizing these jobs and stages in a single Pipeline, EPM customers can streamline their business processes into executable “workflows”. But what if one of the jobs fails causing the corresponding stage to fail?
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