February, 2025

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What Does It Take to Thrive in an Uncertain World?

The Global Small Business Blog

iStock/VectorMine The world is facing profound disruption. From technological advances like GenAI to social instability and climate change, businesses are navigating rapidly shifting megatrends that demand reinvention, resilience and bold action. So, how can companies thrive in such an uncertain worldand avoid being left behind? Tune in.

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Global Mergers and Acquisitions: How CEOs Can Leverage an Employer of Record

Globalization Partners

More than ever, leaders are looking to secure deals that will enhance current capabilities, and consider both acquisitions and divestitures as part of that strategy. However, bridging the gap between two companies during M&As can be complex. This is where an Employer of Record (EOR) becomes a vital source of expert guidance and support.

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Disrupting Healthcare from the Inside: The Rise of GCCs | LinkedIn Live

Everest Group

Register on LinkedIn The healthcare industry is evolving rapidly, driven by the growing demand for personalized care, cost efficiency, and digital innovation. As strategic hubs of excellence, GCCs are playing a pivotal role in reshaping healthcare across the four key pillars patient, payer, provider, and pharma. Join industry leaders Murali Krishna, Chief Global Officer & Country Head at Providence GCC, Bharath M, Vice President at Everest Group, Bala Sankaranarayanan, Ex-President & CE

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Hire a Dedicated Software Development Team for Accelerated Success

Groove Technology

Hiring dedicated software developers represents a strategic approach to enhancing project outcomes by seamlessly integrating into a clients existing team. These senior technical experts focus exclusively on specific initiatives, ensuring successful project execution through their specialized knowledge and clear alignment with client objectives. Dedicated developers provide numerous benefits, including cost savings, scalability, and access to niche expertise.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.

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Supply Base Diversity: The Initiatives Leading the Global Market | LinkedIn Live

Everest Group

Register on LinkedIn Supplier diversity has evolved beyond its US roots to become a critical element of corporate procurement strategies worldwide, with companies like Google and Microsoft integrating it into their international sourcing strategies. Our upcoming LinkedIn Live session will bring together industry leaders, including Kerry Hallard, CEO of GSA-UK, and Chris Genteel, Founder of Glidelane Consulting and formerly of Google, and Everest Group analysts, to discuss how supplier diversity

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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, January 2025

McKinsey & Company

A flurry of activity and new ideas leads to a period of interpretation. In the meantime, growth expectations remain unchanged, while central banks begin to diverge in their policy rate decisions.

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Cracking the Code: How Salesforce Handles Data, Files, and Big Objects

Perficient Digital Transformation

Imagine you just started using Salesforce, and your manager asks you, How much data can we store in Salesforce? You open your laptop, search through Salesforce documentation, and suddenly feel overwhelmed by terms like data storage, file storage, and big objects. Dont worry! In this blog, lets break down the types of storage in Salesforce in a way thats easy to understand.

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IAOP® Recognizes RAYA CX a Leader in the 2025 Global 100 Outsourcing List

Raya Contact Center

Raya CX Recognized as a Leader in IAOPs Global Outsourcing 100 for the 5th Consecutive Year Raya Customer Experience (Raya CX) is proud to be recognized as a Leader in the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals ( IAOP ) Global Outsourcing 100 list for the fifth consecutive year. This prestigious accolade reaffirms our commitment to customer experience innovation, operational excellence, and industry leadership.

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Why Hire a Outsource Software Development Team for Your Project

Groove Technology

Hiring an outsourced software development team allows businesses to efficiently manage software projects by leveraging specialized expertise without the costs of maintaining an in-house team. This strategic approach provides access to a global talent pool, advanced technologies, and flexible scaling options. However, navigating the outsourcing landscape can be challenging.

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From Mega Deals to Micro Wins: The Changing Face of IT-BP Deals | Blog

Everest Group

Between 2022-2023, the Information Technology (IT)-BP industry experienced an unprecedented surge in deal activity. Enterprises sought to accelerate transformation across both value creation and cost optimization. The market was buzzing with large deals and, occasionally, mega deals, signaling a period of confidence in large-scale outsourcing. However, this momentum has now slowed.

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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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The missing productivity ingredient: Investment in frontline talent

McKinsey & Company

Companies that give the same strategic thought to workforce investment that they do to capital investment can unleash operational excellence.

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Love is Just Damn Good Business

The Global Small Business Blog

2025 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "Love is not only appropriate in the context of business, its the foundation of great leadership.

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Are Labor Rates in Mexico Still Competitive for Manufacturers?

Ivemsa

Labor rates in Mexico are where U.S. manufacturers can save the most, which is why nearshoring continues to be an impactful part of their global strategy. Though labor rates have slightly increased over time, compared to the U.S., the cost-effectiveness remains. The current hourly breakdown of Mexico labor costs for main production roles is: Non-Skilled: $6.29 Semi-Skilled: $6.96 Skilled: $8.22 Line Leader: $9.65 Production Supervisor: $22.02 Process Engineer $25.08 Buyer: $26.61 Quality Enginee

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How to Implement a Secure Employee Document Management System

Metasource

Human resource (HR) departments are home to countless documents containing sensitive employee information. Despite this, a recent survey found that 31% of HR professionals dont believe their organizations maintain strong security measures for storing employee data. With 45% of small and midsize businesses still reporting paper-based document management (and 11% reporting having no system at all), its not all that surprising to learn that a lot of HR teams feel they need to improve employee data

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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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Software Development Outsourcing: Top Reasons to Choose Latin America for Nearshoring

Unosquare

Years ago, we shared our perspective on the advantages of outsourcing to Mexico , highlighting its strategic benefits for businesses seeking cost-effective, high-quality solutions. To put it lightly, a few things have changed since the publication. We’ve expanded our footprint across Latin America, embracing the region’s vast talent pool, diverse expertise, and cultural alignment with global markets.

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From Noisy to Reliable: The Next Leap in Quantum Computing | LinkedIn Live

Everest Group

Register on LinkedIn Quantum computing is shifting from theory to real-world impact. With classical computing hitting its limits and businesses under pressure to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, early preparation and investment in quantum technologies are becoming a top priority. Join us for an interactive session to explore the latest breakthroughs, real-world applications, and practical strategies for navigating the quantum revolution.

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How women can steer toward growing industries and companies

McKinsey & Company

To build up their experience capital, women can pick the occupations, industries, and geographies that present the best opportunities to enhance their careers.

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Run Into People in the Hardware Store

The Global Small Business Blog

2025 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "I have a very difficult time describing my music. Because I run into people in the hardware store and they go, 'Oh, you're a musician. So what kind of music do you play?' And I go, 'Uh, I've been doin' this for many years - I don't know what to call it.

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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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How fashion brands can tackle tariff challenges and stay competitive

CGS Inc

02/10/2025 With new tariffs taking effect, fashion brands face fresh supply chain challenges. Beyond the immediate cost impact, companies must rethink sourcing, strengthen vendor relationships, and embrace digital tools to stay competitive. Paul Magel shares practical strategies to help brands navigate these changes and build more resilient operations.

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Mercans Recognized as a Leader in Payroll Business Process Transformation

Mercans

Mercans Recognized as a Leader Mercans has emerged as a Leader in Avasants The Payroll Business Process Transformation 20242025 RadarView, a prestigious industry research that evaluates the top service providers revolutionizing payroll operations. This comprehensive analysis categorizes providers into Leaders, Innovators, Disruptors, and Challengers based on their capabilities and market impact.

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The Role of Ethical AI in Healthcare: Strategies & Real-World Examples

Amzur

Introduction In 2019, a widely used AI system designed to help hospitals allocate healthcare resources was exposed for favoring white patients over black patients, despite both having the same level of medical need. The bias wasnt intentionalrather, it stemmed from flawed training data that used historical healthcare spending as a proxy for patient needs.

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Skyrocketing Growth in Medicare Advantage Enrollment is a Rising Opportunity | Market Insights™

Everest Group

Medicare Advantage View the Full Report

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Case Study: How Adding an Internship Program Takes Nearshoring to The Next Level

Learn how a publically traded US fintech company elevated its nearshore strategy. By working with a strategic staffing partner in Mexico, they developed targeted internship programs at multiple universities.

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AI infrastructure: A new growth avenue for telco operators

McKinsey & Company

Operators could provide the backbone for todays AI economy to reignite growth. But success will hinge on effectively navigating complex market dynamics, uncertain demand, and rising competition.

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Two Indispensable AI Tools: ChatGPT and Claude

The Global Small Business Blog

iStock/hapabapa Two indispensable tools, Open AIs ChatGPT and Anthropics Claude, stand out as top AI platforms for global business owners. Heres why.

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Super Insights from Big Game Stars to Help Build Your Winning Team

Eclaro

There is only one way to build a winning team: with the Right People. If the Super Bowl teaches us anything (aside from the fact that RPO can mean Run-Pass Option as well as Recruitment Process Outsourcing ), its that champions dont get to the top by chance.

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Local and expatriate perspectives on hiring in Oman

Airswift

I embarked on an exciting journey a year ago: moving to Oman. The country's beauty was breathtaking, yet understanding its job market presented a steep learning curve. Navigating this landscape meant delving into the dual challenges of local talent engagement and recruiting expatriates.

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Enterprise Knowledge Assistance Powered by AI for Smarter Decision Making

The Enterprise Knowledge Assistant (EKA) by Intetics is a groundbreaking platform tailored to revolutionize business operations for enterprises, SMBs, and startups. Powered by Generative AI, NLP, and ML, EKA automates tasks like information retrieval, customer support, and content creation. Boost efficiency by 30-50%, cut routine inquiries by 40%, and reduce training time by 30-50%.

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The Zero-Trust Approach to Healthcare Data Security: A Complete Guide

Amzur

In an era where customer data is both vital and highly sought after, organizations must prioritize its protection more than ever. The healthcare sector, in particular, faces significant risks as its data is particularly vulnerable and often targets for cybercriminals. These offenders can profit handsomely by selling stolen healthcare information, making data security a critical concern.

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Healthcare Payer BPS Market View – Key Buyer Priorities | Market Insights™

Everest Group

Healthcare Payer BPS Market View - Key Buyer Priorities examines the evolving needs of healthcare payers to enhance operational efficiency.

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Transforming telecom tech: How IT excellence drives innovation and cost efficiency

McKinsey & Company

New McKinsey benchmarking research shows what separates telecom tech leaders from laggards and how a strategic approach to IT can pay off for operators.

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Sending Early Happy Valentine's Day Vibes

The Global Small Business Blog

2025 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "I know of only one duty, and that is to love.

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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?