The Global Small Business Blog
AUGUST 14, 2024
©iStock/plyaset The year 2023 was the warmest year since global records began in 1850 at 1.18°C (2.12°F) above the 20th century average of 13.9°C (57.0°F). This value is 0.15°C (0.27°F) more than the previous record set in 2016. The 10 warmest years in the 174-year record have all occurred during the last decade (2014–2023). Track the U.S.national annual report for information on the 2023 climate conditions across the U.S.
Airswift
AUGUST 14, 2024
As you progress in your professional journey, there may come a time when you are asked to write a LinkedIn recommendation. This request could come from various individuals – whether it's a manager, colleague, or service provider. Whether you are currently collaborating closely with them or have established a past connection, the chance to offer a meaningful recommendation could present itself.
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Everest Group
AUGUST 14, 2024
In a rapidly shifting global economic environment, private equity (PE) firms are confronting a myriad of challenges precipitated by heightened interest rates, macroeconomic uncertainties, and constrained liquidity in entry and exit channels – which begs the question, how are firms navigating the evolving private equity landscape? At the same time, the industry is sitting on a record level of dry powder, highlighting the stark contrast between available capital and viable investment opportunities
Perficient Digital Transformation
AUGUST 14, 2024
As Dreamforce 2024 approaches, we had the opportunity to sit down with Chelsea Monda, Practice Director for go-to-market strategy and execution at Perficient. With an impressive 16-year tenure at Perficient, including 14 years focused on Salesforce, Chelsea brings a wealth of experience to her role. In this exclusive interview, she shares her thoughts on attending her first Dreamforce conference and how she plans to leverage the experience for Perficient and its clients.
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.
Everest Group
AUGUST 14, 2024
Mega events should and could represent the best of us in sustainability! Mega events like the Olympics are celebrated for bringing the world together and showcasing the pinnacle of human achievement, but they also carry a significant environmental burden… The vast scale of these events demands extensive resources, from the construction of venues to the transportation of athletes, officials, and spectators, all of which contribute to a substantial carbon footprint.
Airswift
AUGUST 14, 2024
How can companies attract the brightest young talent? Attracting the brightest young talent involves more than just competitive salaries and benefits. It's about aligning with their values and providing a purposeful workplace. Data trends show that the next generation is highly motivated by progressive ESG strategies and the integration of AI tools.
Global Sourcing Brief brings together the best content for outsourcing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Airswift
AUGUST 14, 2024
Why you need a career development plan Creating a robust career plan should be the first step in directing your professional journey. To do it effectively, you’ll need to pinpoint the specific skills you need for career advancement in your field. Do this right, and you could land yourself your dream role. A well-thought-out career development plan guides you towards your career goals and ensures that you are equipped with the skills you need to achieve them.
Everest Group
AUGUST 14, 2024
The Data Protection Commission alleges that X’s use of Grok violates GDPR guidelines on data protection and privacy and suggests a new version of Grok could worsen existing issues. This situation, coupled with the potential for hefty fines and ongoing regulatory scrutiny, contributes to a negative perception of X’s commitment to data privacy, according to Prabhjyot Kaur, Senior Analyst at Everest Group.
Airswift
AUGUST 14, 2024
Should every business have flexible working models? When the Covid-19 pandemic swept across the world, businesses responded by implementing indefinite work-from-home policies to keep employees safe while ensuring business continuity. Now that the pandemic is over, businesses are recognising the merit of some of the measures taken to enable life to go on amidst great uncertainty.
Everest Group
AUGUST 14, 2024
A recent discovery has revealed a serious flaw in Microsoft’s Windows update. Instead of protecting computers, it can be tricked into installing older, vulnerable operating system versions. “Although Microsoft has stated that it has not observed these downgrade attacks occurring in the wild, the lack of a reliable solution six months after the SafeBreach team reported the vulnerability raises concerns about Microsoft’s ability to effectively address this issue,” said Arjun Chauhan, Senior
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.
Airswift
AUGUST 14, 2024
Read our blog for expert LinkedIn profile tips on how to create a standout profile that gets you noticed by employers and recruiters.
Everest Group
AUGUST 14, 2024
Microsoft had blamed its interoperability deal with the European Commission for the recent CrowdStrike-led outage that forced the Windows maker to grant security software makers the same access to Windows as Microsoft itself. In a significant shift in the security landscape, CrowdStrike appears to be aligning with Microsoft’s demand to reconsider kernel-level access for security vendors.
Influx
AUGUST 14, 2024
As your company grows, effective forecasting techniques ensure that your team is always prepared to meet customer and business needs without overspending—so, it’s a necessary process! Forecasting early allows you to invest proactively in things like: Number of agents Management Business process improvement Technology implementation Healthy forecasting will lead to better service levels, higher customer satisfaction, and optimized operational efficiency.
Everest Group
AUGUST 14, 2024
Watch as Everest Group Vice President Sharang Sharma joins industry experts in this on-demand webinar about supercharging your digital customer experience (CX). In this webinar, Sharang offers key insights from Everest Group research to convey the urgency for transformation, the emerging technologies at play and the success factors that leading brands recognize.
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.
Go4Customer
AUGUST 14, 2024
In the time where the customers are highly demanding and the customers? demands are becoming more intricate, the feedback has become an essential factor for any business that aims at improving the customer support services. As the field continues to get crowded, relative market knowledge and responsiveness to customers? opinions can give a firm a competitive edge.
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