The Global Small Business Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2022
©iStock/FeelPic A conversation with Pol Antràs, the Robert G. Ory Professor of Economics at Harvard University. He discusses the 8 questions below, international trade flows and what the evidence suggests about the world economy and the accompanying debate about whether an era of deglobalization may be at hand. What is globalization? Is the world entering an era of deglobalization?
Microsourcing
OCTOBER 27, 2022
There has been much discussion in recent months about whether the United States is in a recession. Based on the general definition – two consecutive quarters of negative gross domestic product (GDP) - that marker was achieved in the summer of 2022. Then there are those who adhere to the theory that a recession requires a significant decline in economic activity lasting more than a few months.
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Perillion
OCTOBER 26, 2022
This article is part of our Back To Basics series, which highlights fundamental principles of environmental, health, and safety management. The series is written for EHS professionals new to this industry, as well as experienced pros who want to keep their skills fresh.
Forrester Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 26, 2022
After delivering my keynote at Technology & Innovation North America, another Forresterite joked to me: “That was great — but next time, more taco.” What did he mean? Well, to introduce my topic, “Growth Requires New Recipes, Not New Ingredients,” I discussed Austin Monthly’s Taco Madness, an annual March Madness-style voting competition that seeks to […].
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The Global Small Business Blog
OCTOBER 28, 2022
©iStock/HodagMedia Opening meetings with free-form questions that participants can answer on their phones or laptops can ignite people’s curiosity and boost engagement. Do it Elvis style: “A little less conversation, a little more action,” Elvis Presley sang in a 1968 hit. Learn how to turn your meetings into jam sessions bursting with ideas and action oriented plans.
Groove Technology
OCTOBER 28, 2022
You may have previously heard of the term “cloud computing.” In summary, cloud computing refers to the online storage, management, and access of large amounts of data and software applications. In the context of cloud computing, firewall networks protect all data. With this technology, you can install software and its data in data centers worldwide, allowing you to use the software app without utilizing your PC’s hard drive.
Global Sourcing Brief brings together the best content for outsourcing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Forrester Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Many vendors across the security industry share a vision: to deliver an autonomous security operations center (SOC) with their technology at the center. This idea is about as likely as me being able to join Starfleet and voyage with Captain Janeway in my lifetime. Why? First, let’s level-set on exactly what autonomous means: denoting or […].
The Global Small Business Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2022
©iStock/valiantsin suprunovich What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: The age of globalization is ending, to be replaced by an era of localized business that will keep operations more sustainable and linked to national interest, says financial journalist Rana Foroohar , a CNN analyst and associate editor at the Financial Times.
Groove Technology
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Text editors and command-line tools, which offer little to nothing in terms of automation, debugging, and swift code execution, have been a source of conflict for software engineers. Programming tools are part of the continually evolving world of software development. To keep up with the progress of software development, software engineers created more advanced tools known as “integrated development environments.” The top IDEs are in higher demand among software development organizat
Redial
OCTOBER 24, 2022
We all (or should) have as a main objective, develop a work culture that encourages the general well-being of employees. The employee will always be the basis of production, and production is what will give the company results and, indeed, a return on investment if the conditions in which they find themselves are appropriate. So, it makes sense that if we make sure that the foundation of everything feels right, then everyone can win.
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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
Forrester Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 24, 2022
2023 will be a year of reckoning for European customer experience teams. Some will widen CX advantage over competitors, while other teams will be forced to disband. Learn more.
McKinsey and Company
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Fintech has moved from the fringes of European finance to its core, but performance varies widely. If all countries could match the best in region, the economic benefits would be considerable.
Perficient Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 28, 2022
For those unfamiliar with OneStream’s reporting capabilities, the two most often used ways to view data in a user-friendly manner are Cube Views and Dashboards. This will be a three-part series that shows how you can create a simple Cube View, Dashboard and how to make them dynamic. Part 1 – How to Build a Simple Cube View Report. Part 2 – How to Build a Simple Dashboard.
Bydrec
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Software testing is a crucial part of software development that often gets overlooked or misunderstood. Since testing is such an intricate and detailed process, it’s important to find the right testing company for your project. Not all software testing companies are created equal. Each one has its own specialty and areas of expertise, which is why it’s so important to do your research before signing with one.
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Facing a hiring surge that feels like conducting a complex orchestra? Our guide is your roadmap to harmonious high-volume hiring. In it, you’ll learn: Strategies to maintain quality while hiring at scale The real math behind agency vs. in-house recruiting Secrets to a stellar candidate experience during hiring spikes Resource optimization techniques for stretched TA teams Don't let resource constraints or market pressures derail your hiring goals.
Forrester Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Today, brands leverage loyalty programs to acquire and retain customers, particularly those they lost during the height of the pandemic. But loyalty programs are a symbiotic relationship: Consumers look to programs for better experiences and cost savings, especially in light of the current economic crisis. As both customer and business needs change, programs are evolving […].
McKinsey and Company
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Cyberattacks are proliferating, causing trillions of dollars of damage every year. The cybersecurity industry has a chance to step up and seize the opportunity.
Perficient Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 26, 2022
For those unfamiliar with OneStream’s reporting capabilities, the two most often used ways to view data in a user-friendly manner are Cube Views and Dashboards. This will be a three-part series that shows how you can create a simple Cube View, Dashboard and how to make them dynamic. Part 1 – How to Build a Simple Cube View Report. Part 2 – How to Build a Simple Dashboard.
comeMakeit
OCTOBER 26, 2022
A Primer knowledge insight: “A thing of beauty is a joy forever”, wrote Keats in one of his poems. I don’t know what he meant by “a thing”, but it is not a software product or applications through which we interact with our computers. He wrote the poem even before the invention of the first mechanical computer. The joy of using a software product or application is mainly in the processes it simplifies.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
Forrester Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Consumer behavior in 2023 will be a jumble of mixed signals: exuberance as the pandemic wanes, tempered by caution in the face of economic turbulence. Learn more.
McKinsey and Company
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Churn is up. Engagement is down. And year-end reviews are here. Are you worried that giving feedback will make workers feel worse?
Zinnov
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Sean Bouani, Partner, Zinnov; Naureen Fatima, Project Lead, Zinnov; Simran Arora, Consultant, Zinnov. “It’s not going to be a short and shallow recession; it’s going to be severe, long, and ugly.” . Nouriel Robini, Turkish-American economist, also known as Wallstreet’s Dr.Doom. The US economy has been contracting for three consecutive quarters in a row, the Federal Reserve is pushing to increase interest rates, and inflation continues to rise, with economists and analysts forec
Globalization Partners
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Quiet quitting has been a heavily discussed topic in recent months, and there’s a good reason for it. According to research from Gallup, around 50 percent of the U.S. workforce is made up of quiet quitters. This newly coined term describes employees that only do the bare minimum of what is required to meet their job descriptions — and nothing more. The reason why companies need to be on the lookout for quiet quitting is because it can lead to more significant organizational fractures, such as di
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Forrester Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Have you wondered what other B2B leaders think of martech solutions? Here’s your chance to help shape the future of B2B marketing technology decisions.
McKinsey and Company
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Global decarbonization will require a massive build-out of wind and solar farms. But can developers find enough land, secure the supply chain, and recruit workers while maintaining profitability?
Simplr
OCTOBER 25, 2022
This article is part of Simplr’s CX Data Lab , where we leverage analytics and data science from within the Simplr platform to uncover best practices and trends in customer service interactions. Chatbots are everywhere, but what’s their true impact on businesses? In a recent Simplr study, we found that while chatbot usage has doubled since 2020, consumer willingness to use chatbots has remained low.
Hyland
OCTOBER 27, 2022
In this piece: Developing your ongoing digital transformation strategy. Three strategic initiatives to address in 2023. Launch your transformation roadmap. It’s one thing to identify digital transformation and continued digital evolution as a business goal, and another entirely to take the steps to make it happen. After all, digital transformation can take nearly innumerable forms — and the bigger the organization, the more options you have.
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Forrester Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Customer experience teams in 2023 will reach an inflection point: They will either show ROI and excel — or fade away. Read our CX predictions for 2023.
McKinsey and Company
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Software-driven cars need new agile, customer-centric processes along the entire product life cycle, with a software- and data-focused architecture, to bring product development into the 21st century.
NoonDalton
OCTOBER 24, 2022
35% of companies with fewer than 1,000 workers outsource one or more HR-related duties. Employee training efforts (58%) and recruitment (38%) are the two HR tasks that are outsourced most frequently. Outsourcing HR functions is becoming more popular and it’s easy to see why. When compared to a full-time HR staff with recurring annual expenses, an active HR outsourcing strategy will guarantee better results at reduced costs.
Perficient Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 26, 2022
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