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How to know if your company needs a call center 

Redial

Because of all the competition within markets, companies are constantly striving to meet customer expectations and deliver exceptional service. One crucial aspect of achieving customer satisfaction is effective communication. If you find yourself grappling with increasing customer queries, growing costs, or the need for streamlined processes, it may be an opportune moment to consider implementing a call center.

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The complete guide to outsourcing in finance and accounting

Microsourcing

If the business community needed reminding that 2023 is a time to tread carefully when it comes to fiscal management, the headline of the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook in April made for stark reading.

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Eyes in the Field: The Power of Real-Time Employee Reporting

Perillion

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. When it comes to safety, hindsight is often 20/20.

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MuleSoft Developer Outsourcing: A Comprehensive Guide

Groove Technology

If you’re looking to integrate MuleSoft into your business, you may be wondering whether it’s worth outsourcing the job to a MuleSoft developer. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits and drawbacks of outsourcing MuleSoft development, how to find the right developer for your needs, and what to expect from the outsourcing process.

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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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Building a recession-proof enterprise using Intelligent Automation

Zinnov

Can enterprises be made recession-proof by leveraging technologies such as Intelligent Automation? The recent Zinnov survey of 250 CXOs of global enterprises reveals that Intelligent Automation (IA) is the top technology priority within enterprise digital transformation charters. IA has the capacity to reshape the way organizations conduct business, helping streamline business processes, and improve customer engagement among other business benefits.

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The Midwest (USA) Is the Gateway to the World

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/wellesenterprises With a globally connected location and robust industry supply chain, the Midwest, in particular Michigan, is the gateway to the world. In fact, $61.1 billion in total goods was exported from Michigan in 2022 alone. And while Michigan is home to many global corporations, the state’s small business community is actively involved in contributing to Michigan’s presence in the global market.

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MuleSoft Real-Time Integration Enabling Seamless Data Flow

Groove Technology

MuleSoft is a leading provider of integration software designed to enable organizations to connect their data, applications, and devices in real-time. With the increasing need for businesses to respond swiftly to changing market conditions, customer demands, and technological advancements, MuleSoft’s real-time integration capabilities have become critical for achieving digital transformation success.

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Informatica PowerCenter Overview: Part 1

Perficient Digital Transformation

what is ETL? ETL is a process that extracts the data from different source systems, then transforms the data (like applying calculations, concatenations, etc.), and finally loads the data into the Data Warehouse system. The full form of ETL is Extract, Transform, and Load. What is a data warehouse (DW)? A Data Warehouse (DW) is a relational database that is designed for query and analysis rather than transaction processing.

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Georgia Knows How to Break Into Export Markets

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/f11photo Twenty-seven (27) Georgia companies were honored this week (May 18, 2023) with an annual recognition for their expansion of export sales into new markets over the previous year. While some were seasoned exporters that simply found buyers for their goods or services in one additional new country, at least three of the firms sold internationally for the first time ever in 2022.

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Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants For A Greater Good

Forrester Digital Transformation

In 1675 Isaac Newton was credited with bringing the phrase ‘standing on the shoulders of giants’ to modern conversations. The idea is that progress is made faster and easier by leveraging the collective thinking of all those who came before.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Understanding MuleSoft What is it and how does it work?

Groove Technology

Introduction MuleSoft is a software company that provides an integration platform for connecting applications, data, and devices. Its Anypoint Platform enables organizations to integrate their systems, services, and APIs in a flexible, scalable, and secure manner. In this article, we will explore what MuleSoft is, how it works, and why it is used. What is MuleSoft?

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Make SAP ERP deployments future-ready with IBM Cloud

IBM Services

As we navigate an unstable economy, organizations across industries want to be “future-ready,” and that requires systems and processes that can continuously evolve in response to the marketplace demands. For customers who run their operations on SAP, this means modernizing to a cloud ERP platform that supports greater flexibility and agility.

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Create and Customize Quality Trips From A to Z From All Over the World

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/VV Shots Start creating and customizing quality trips from A to Z all over the world in the blink of an eye with the next generation connected-trip operator Worldia , a B2B2C connected-trip company. The Paris-based startup plans to continue its mission of “transforming the travel industry” for travel professionals and consumers, said Grégoire Pasquet, the company’s co-founder and CEO.

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Accelerate Your Digital Transformation Efforts With Insights-Driven Leadership

Forrester Digital Transformation

The "reasons" that digital transformations fail are often just symptoms. Tech leaders need to connect the dots throughout user networks if digital CX transformation efforts are to succeed.

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Challenges and Solutions in High-Volume, High-Stakes Hiring

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.

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3 Reasons Healthcare Organizations Should be Using Adobe Customer Journey Analytics

Perficient Digital Transformation

It seems obvious that general retailers need actionable data to drive business decisions, but many healthcare organizations (HCOs) are businesses that rely in the same engagement and transactional information. Despite an increased level of regulation, HCOs need access to analytics information to make informed business decisions. Capturing data in a way that does not compromise protected health information (PHI) or violate Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations is

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What is a semiconductor?

McKinsey and Company

Semiconductors are the unsung heroes of the technology world: parts manufactured from pure elements that work behind the scenes to power and connect everything from smartphones to cars.

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Who's Courting Who to France?

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/Oleksil Liskonih French President Emmanuel Macron and Tesla CEO Elon Musk will be attending the “ Choose France ” Summit, which is set to not only unveil roughly 13 billion euros of new business investments into the country but also tout France as the market of choice for expanding businesses in Europe. Meanwhile, they had a little meeting – not sure who's courting who.

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Prove Your Extended Supply Chain Sustainability

Forrester Digital Transformation

Supply chain sustainability is a top priority. In Forrester’s analysis of the Fortune Global 200 companies, 61% of the surveyed enterprises have a named sustainability lead, and 51% have scope 1 and 2 carbon-neutral goals.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.

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Perficient Listed as a Regional Partner for Adobe in IDC Market Perspective: Adobe Summit 2023

Perficient Digital Transformation

IDC Market Perspective: Experience-Led Growth, Generative AI, and Content Supply Chains This year was the first time in three years that Adobe has been able to host not only Adobe Summit in-person again, but also the Analyst Day with its partners. Analyst Day is an opportunity for Adobe partners to chat with research analysts and share insights on Adobe’s partner ecosystem.

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Behind the Scenes of Retail's 21st Century Makeover

Future of Sourcing

With the rise of omnichannel commerce, retailers are taking a more customer-centric approach to their business operations. The now “always online” consumer demands a more personalized shopping experience extending from their mobile phone to brick-and-mortar stores. But delivering a 21st century storefront requires advanced back-end technology where effectiveness begins and ends with the quality of the retailer's product information.

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Today in Global Small Business: Simple Ideas for Expanding a Business Globally

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/Nuthawut Somsuk What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Simple ideas for expanding a business globally. Going global is an adventure. Avoid these 3 mistakes when going global. Quote of the week: "America's support for human rights and democracy is our noblest export to the world." – William Bennett What's a must for successful companies?

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Volkswagen’s Woes Remind Us That Combining Hardware With Software Is Hard

Forrester Digital Transformation

The Volkswagen Group bet big on a new software division called Cariad, committing billions to building the software meant to power in-car experiences for Audi, Porsche, VW and other group brands. Software delays hit the launch of new cars, and Cariad lost $2bn in 2022.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.

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Digital Transformation and Customer Experience

3Pillar Global

While companies claimed the “secret sauce” to winning over customers depended solely on the quality of their service or product offerings in the past, this no longer holds true. Now, a far more important success factor has emerged—delivering the best possible customer experience. With an increasingly competitive ecommerce landscape, businesses must prioritize the customer experience more than ever before.

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Call Center Outsourcing

Worldwide Call Centers

Seven Tips for Hiring a Call Center Supplier Making an external call center selection can be a great move for your business…or a painful mistake if done incorrectly. Therefore, here are some tips to make sure that call center outsourcing is successful for your company: 1.) Get Out In Front – Don’t wait until you need help. Your call center supplier can often setup very quickly, but give yourself a little breathing room.

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What Are Answering Services and Why Do Businesses Need Them?

Magellan Solutions

Excellent customer service can lead to a more powerful sales funnel, which means more customers and business revenue. But not all businesses provide a fantastic job in this area. Everyone can share a horror story about poor customer service. According to Salesforce Research, 89 percent of consumers said that they’re more likely to become repeat buyers after a positive customer service experience.

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The 2023 DXP Landscape: Composing is the biggest trend and also biggest challenge

Forrester Digital Transformation

You can use Digital Experience Platforms (DXP) to engage and educate prospects, transact complex offerings, and digitally deliver your business’s value proposition.

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

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Land: A crucial resource for the energy transition

McKinsey and Company

To achieve its decarbonization targets, the European Union will need to expand renewable-energy capacity. Identifying and allocating sufficient land will be foundational to the effort.

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Bulk User Migration Approach in Azure AD B2C

Perficient Digital Transformation

With Azure AD B2C, you can migrate and consolidate users from other identity provider systems. In this blog, I’ll walk you through one approach for migrating user accounts: a Bulk Migration in one batch. Read More: Consolidating Users into One Identity Provider with Azure AD B2C Bulk migration can be done with little-to-no impact to the end user as long as the user account details (such as usernames, passwords, emails, account information, etc.) are readily available in a format that can be expo

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How dedicated offshore teams overcome the top SDLC challenges

The Scalers

A successful product depends upon an effective software development life cycle. Unfortunately, many software development companies fail to implement it due to a few common challenges. Luckily, a dedicated offshore team can easily overcome these challenges. This article will explore the main SDLC challenges and how offshore teams effectively tackle them throughout the full software development life cycle.

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IBM named a Leader in the latest Forrester Wave™ report for AI Decisioning

IBM Services

Forrester Research just released “ The Forrester Wave™: AI Decisioning Platforms, Q2 2023: The 13 Providers That Matter Most And How They Stack Up ” by Mike Gualtieri with Aaron Katz, Catherine Marcin, and Jen Barton, and IBM is proud to be recognized as a Leader. This report outlines the combination of traditional decision automation tools with machine learning models and other technologies.

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Foundations of Diversity: Building an Inclusive Company From the Ground Up

Can you guess why top-tier companies place such a high emphasis on diversity? Because a successful business mirrors the world around it. Diverse companies create empowering environments and are 35% more likely to financially outperform their peers. This new guide offers strategic insights to build a vibrant, diverse, and innovative workforce. Learn to assess your current workforce, understand demographics, and identify barriers to inclusivity.