December, 2018

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3 Ways Sourcing Professionals Can Proactively Address Risk

Sarah Holliman

Risk…it’s a four-letter word. And while it is not as offensive as others, it can have a far worse and much longer-lasting impact on an organization. What is most challenging though is that it can come in many forms, making risk mitigation difficult at best and financially devastating at worst. Geopolitical risk, third party vendors, hackers, terrorists, natural disasters, poorly or inadequately trained staff and other circumstances make the global supply chain vulnerable to disruption, costing b

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MS 2018 Year In Review: Level Up!

Magellan Solutions

It’s almost the end of the year again! Although 2018 feels like it passes like the wind, for the Manila-based business process outsourcing company Magellan Solutions, it is a long year of fun and development. Let’s all take a look back at the events that happened inside and outside the company within this year. Employees at play — Summer Outing 2018.

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Qualities of Successful Remote Workers

Aspirant

In previous posts, we’ve discussed the qualities and skills needed to manage a remote workforce ( read here ). Now, let’s take a closer look at the qualities of a good remote employee. Employees who work from home require a specific skill set and need to possess a particular work ethic and attitudes. You have to be able to trust them to deliver the desired results without the day-to-day oversight that an office worker receives.

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(Outsourcing) Location, Location, Location: Why it Should Factor Into Your Decision-Making Process

Future of Digital Sourcing Nearshoring

Outsourcing has become synonymous with cheap services offered by another country. Lower costs are on everyone’s mind when outsourcing is mentioned, especially in the IT world , where it can make a substantial difference. However, it’s not just about saving a buck. Outsourcing can also help companies find the right talent (and enough of it), reduce overhead and in the end, yes, reduce costs.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Comment on 10 Terrible Gifts for Coworkers and Where to Find Them by Anonymous

Ms Category Management

You are hilarious. Where do you come up with stuff!!!!

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3 Popular JavaScript Libraries and Frameworks to Consider

Aspirant

JavaScript is one of the best languages for creating web applications. There are many great options for JavaScript libraries and it’s hard to know what to choose. Which JavaScript Library is best? They all have similar attributes and a few areas in which they excel. We’ll talk about a few of the more popular ones and their various features.

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Finding the Right Person to Manage Your Remote Workforce

Aspirant

As the term implies, a remote workforce allows company employees to work outside of the company’s physical location. Remote employees often work the same hours and have the same level of expectations and responsibilities as their in-house counterparts, but they do not have to be physically present. If your office is considering adopting a remote workforce, there are a few things to keep in mind.

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Questions to Ask When Choosing a JavaScript Library

Aspirant

What’s the best JavaScript library/framework for your company? There are a lot of options and it’s important to consider which one would work best for your organization.

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Why Liquor Stores And Bars Should Get A 24/7 Live Answering Service During The Holiday

Magellan Solutions

It’s the most wonderful time of the year again. Sparkling lights illuminate streets and parks, malls are brimming with excited and frantic shoppers, and calls continue coming in from customers who would like to order or make a reservation to liquor stores and bars. Alongside the holiday season comes the fact that people are also busy buying gifts, organizing events, attending to different parties, and catching up with friends and loved ones.

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What To Expect When Looking For BPO Services

Magellan Solutions

It started as a business strategy to cut costs and to supplement certain functions which are not available internally. Business process outsourcing (BPO) services, or what we simply know today as outsourcing, has gone a long way since then. Businesses from all industries with varying sizes continue to seek various BPO services to meet the needs that they have difficulty solving on their own.

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We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities

Are you helping your people proactively plan for retirement? How are you prioritizing the mental health of your HR team? These are a few of the questions that HR professionals are seeking answers to today. Luckily, Gallagher’s consultants came together with four robust articles (and one infographic) that help address these pain points and provide you with proactive planning tips to help you simplify, personalize and create flexibility in your benefits offerings to help ensure your people thrive

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How Can Restaurants Maximize The Holiday Season With An After-Hours Customer Support

Magellan Solutions

The holiday season is the perfect time to hold gatherings. For many, it is the most valid reason they can use to meet and be with their family, relatives, and friends that they haven’t seen in a long time. These moments of wave of laughters, stories, and reminiscing of memories are important, that is why they also make it sure that they are in the perfect place where they could really enjoy each other’s company.

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Comment on 10 Terrible Gifts for Coworkers and Where to Find Them by DanaMarieSmall

Ms Category Management

In reply to Anonymous. Thanks! Maybe it’s my glass of wine at the end of the night doing the talking!

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Comment on Join Grumpy Cat and Get in the Holiday Mood…. by JV

Ms Category Management

Bah humbug is an exclamation that conveys curmudgeonly displeasure, sometimes it’s not easy to get in the holiday mood, especially when work throws curve balls at you, right before the New Year. It’s joyful and triumphant, said no one !

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