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The McKinsey Crossword: Same Difference | No. 226

McKinsey & Company

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if youre looking for a quick win.

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Tech Hiring in 2025 – Skills That Are in High Demand

Serigor Inc

Discover the top in-demand tech skills of 2025 and learn how Serigor helps businesses navigate tech hiring in 2025 with expert IT staffing solutions.

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Private capital: The key to boosting European competitiveness

McKinsey & Company

Private capital can become the engine transforming Europes economic landscapeif it invests at least 100 billion more every year. Heres how it can take the lead.

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Top traditional energy employment trends to look out for in 2025

Airswift

Launched in 2017, the Global Energy Talent Index (GETI) Report charts emerging trends across the worlds energy workforce. Since its inception, GETI has depicted insights from thousands of energy professionals to create a comprehensive map of the evolving energy landscape, giving organisations the tools they need to refresh their skills and retain their talent.

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Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline

Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?

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How incumbents can succeed in climate-driven growth investments

McKinsey & Company

As incumbents navigate through cycles, early moversand our hyperscaling formulaoffer insight into how to approach and successfully build climate technology businesses.

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Understanding Software Development

WebCreek

One of the most powerful assets of having a team is the ability to leverage specialized expertise in key areas, including software development. The good news is that you dont need to be a technical expert to understand the power software development has on businesses and overall competitive advantage. In todays digital landscape, its more […].

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15 creators from the world of work you should follow

Airswift

If you want to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving workplace, learning from the voices shaping the world of work is one of the best solutions. Whether early in your career, leading a team, or steering an organisation, these 15 creators offer insights to help you work smarter, lead better, and grow stronger.

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Thematic investing: A win–win for private equity and the planet

McKinsey & Company

Reynir Indahl, founder and managing partner of Summa Equity, explains how private equity can play a leading role in addressing climate change and other societal challenges.

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Connect, Learn, Have Fun and Export!

The Global Small Business Blog

2025 Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global. All rights reserved. Join wegg's next wegginar with award-winning exporter Joan Laureano, President of Nosotras Boutique Fashion Group tomorrow, Wednesday, April 2nd at 11 AM CT. Free of charge thanks to wegg's sponsors. To learn more and to register, visit: My 10 Biggest Lessons in Exporting.

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Reimagining Recruitment with AI & Tech

Everest Group

Join Lokesh Goyal , Practice Director at Everest Group, for a LinkedIn Live on how AI and digital tools are transforming recruitment and enhancing candidate and client experiences, with insights from Adecco leaders.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Tips for building top performer teams

Perficient Digital Transformation

There’s no doubt that every Director or Manager wants a high-performance team that delivers the best results and allows them to focus on building new business opportunities. Come on, let’s face it! If we were comparing a work team with a sports team, who wouldn’t want to have a Barcelona Soccer Club, the Dodgers baseball team, or the Philadelphia Eagles in American football?

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What Is Gen AI Doing to Your Impact Sourcing Practices? | Virtual Roundtable

Everest Group

As generative AI (gen AI) use cases grow and evolve, so do the opportunities and risks. We are inviting signatories of Everest Groups Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) commitment to join an exclusive, members-only virtual roundtable to discuss how this powerful technology can be leveraged responsibly within the impact sourcing ecosystem. Gen AI is key to beating our commitment to grow impact sourcing to 1 million workers by 2030.

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Eight Reasons to Consider Outsourcing Your Accounting

inDinero

Is your business growing, but youre running out of time? For many entrepreneurs, accounting starts as a DIY task and turns into a hidden liability. Maybe youre spending late nights trying to untangle a spreadsheet. Or worse, youre not even sure things are being done right. In this article, well break down why outsourcing your accounting might be the smartest move you make this year, and how to tell when its time to make the switch.

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Analyst Relations Quarterly Newsletter | Q1 2025

Everest Group

Hello to all my AR friends, I hope this first quarter has settled down and turned out to be a solid start to the year. As we wrap up this first quarter of the year, were excited to bring you updates designed to help you maximize the impact of your Analyst Relations (AR) programs. This edition of our newsletter highlights Everest Groups latest research, new service offerings, and exclusive leadership perspectives.

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Revolutionizing Hiring: Remote-Insourcing That Slashes Turnover & Training Costs!

What is Remote-Insourcing? Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Not anymore. Remote-Insourcing isn’t outsourcing—it’s a revolutionary staffing model that lets our clients fill key entry-level positions with top-tier, loyal, long-term talent, integrated seamlessly into their businesses—just like local employees but without the turnover or W2 HR hassles. With under 3% unwanted attrition, you train once and keep the same team for years.

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Creating a Launch Checklist

Perficient Digital Transformation

Are you a PM or BA who has been assigned a project or platform that is new to your company? If so, you may find that theres a learning curve for everything that needs to be executed, especially when it comes to the launch. Not all platforms are the same; they can require different steps to go live. Below is a list of steps I take when creating a launch checklist.

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Optimizing Clinical Trials with Advanced Data Management Strategies | Blog

Everest Group

Clinical trials are becoming more complex, diverse, and data-intensive than ever before. With decentralized trials, real-world evidence, and multi-source data streams reshaping the research landscape, effectively managing clinical data is no longer just an operational necessity, its a strategic imperative. At the same time, regulatory agencies are strengthening data standardization requirements, making structured and compliant data crucial for meeting industry demands.

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CGS IMMERSIVE UNVEILS 2025 OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE OUTLOOK REPORT: EMBRACING EMERGING TECHNOLOGY CRITICAL TO FUTURE-PROOFING BUSINESSES

CGS Inc

04/01/2025 NEW YORK,April 1,2025 CGS Immersive , the leader in enterprise learning that is modernizing training and development with AI and XR technologies, todayreleased its2025 Operational Excellence Report.The reporthighlights how AI, immersive tech, and human-AIcollaborationare essential to operational excellenceandare priorities on theroadmapsofbusinessleadersseekingto bridge the gap between technological promise and business reality.

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Advancing Green Pharmaceuticals: Sustainable Biomanufacturing Practices Across Asia Pacific

Everest Group

The pharmaceutical industry is at a critical juncture, urgently needing to transform towards sustainability to reduce its environmental footprint. Sustainable biomanufacturing is a key focus within this context, primarily aiming to produce pharmaceutical products such as drugs, vaccines, and biologics using processes with minimal environmental impact.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Self-Serve That Actually Serves: Designing AI Customer Support That Customers Love

Blue Ocean

Are you trying to figure out how to integrate AI into your customer support model? You’re not alone. According to recent studies , 60% of customer service leaders report feeling pressure to adopt AI in their function. But here’s the disconnect that should give every CX leader pause: 64% of customers would prefer that companies didn’t use AI for customer service.

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Freelancer Engagement and Management System (FEMS) PEAK Matrix® Assessment

Everest Group

Organizations are shifting from traditional fixed employment models to more agile, hybrid workforce strategies integrating freelancers and Independent Contractors (ICs) with full-time employees. As freelancers become more integral to business operations, enterprises require structured solutions to manage freelancer sourcing, onboarding, compliance, payments, and performance tracking effectively.

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Understanding and Implementing OAuth2 and OpenID Connect in.NET

Perficient Digital Transformation

Authentication and authorization are two crucial aspects of web development. In modern applications, it’s essential to ensure that users are who they say they are (authentication) and have permission to access specific resources (authorization). OAuth2 and OpenID Connect are two widely used protocols that help achieve both goals. What is OAuth2?

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Wirtek delivers secure front-end for EV charging platform

Wirtek

Wirtek A/S has been comissioned by a globally recognised provider of digital energy solutions to develop a secure, modern front-end for their EV charger monitoring and management platform. This collaboration transforms complex industry requirements into robust, user-friendly software that supports real-time monitoring and management of EV charging infrastructure across multiple regions.

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No Excuses: The Definitive Guide to Managing a Remote Team

Unlock the full potential of your remote team with Hubstaff’s Definitive Guide to Managing a Remote Team. Learn actionable strategies to build, lead, and optimize a high-performing distributed workforce. In it, you’ll learn: Proven strategies for hiring top remote talent and building a cohesive team Best practices for overcoming common remote work challenges, including communication and time management How to foster accountability and productivity with effective systems and tools Techniques for

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Boost Operational Efficiency with Healthcare BPO Services

Intugo

The healthcare industry faces constant pressure to improve patient outcomes while managing rising costs and regulatory compliance. Many healthcare providers are turning to healthcare BPO solutions to enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and maintain high-quality patient care. Intugo offers a nearshore model that allows healthcare organizations to expand their operations with complete control and compliance.

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Embedding AI in Your DNA: Why Product-led Organizations Win the AI Race | Blog

Everest Group

In our previous exploration of Product-Led Operating Models (PLOMs), we uncovered how the 4R framework transforms organizational structures, drives collaboration across once-siloed teams, and sparks a seismic shift in how businesses manage and deliver products. We examined why conventional strategies may be obsolete, delved into success stories and obstacles, and finally outlined some forward-thinking approaches for beating the competition.