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Mindset Shifts for Successful Shift-Left Testing Implementation

Groove Technology

By Truc Luc, Test Lead at Groove Technology As a Test Lead, I’ve seen firsthand how the software development landscape has evolved over the years. But one thing that hasn’t changed is the importance of testing. The old-school approach of waiting until the end of the development process to start testing just doesn’t cut it anymore. It causes too many issues—last-minute bugs, misunderstandings, and missed deadlines.

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Embrace Your Foreignness to Yield Unforeseen Competitive Advantages

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/klauspeters Expanding into international markets presents numerous challenges for companies, particularly due to their “foreignness.” Many global companies tend to overcome those challenges by minimizing their foreignness and assimilating into the local environments. However, maintaining and embracing foreignness can yield unforeseen advantages.

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Dependencies & Creep : Project Estimating (Part 2)

Perficient Digital Transformation

This post is the second in a series of four about estimating project hours. Part 1: Sandbagging & Lowballing Part 2: Dependencies & Creep Coming Soon: Part 3: Assumptions & Uncertainty Part 4: The Emotional Conclusion Continuing our dive into project estimating, let’s talk about two more problem areas: dependencies and project creep. These two can turn your pristine project plan into a tangled mess.

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ECLARO’S Project E-Care: Tree Time and Team Time in the Philippines

Eclaro

O n any given Sunday, life typically brings few adrenaline-driving moments amid the rest and time away from the madding crowd, but perfect weather on this late-summer day with the Right People and reason had instantly made it different for the ECLARO team in the Philippines visiting Tanay—a municipality in Rizal filled with natural wonders, bordered by the Sierra Madre Mountains in the northeast and the Laguna Bay in the south.

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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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Mindset Shifts for Successful Shift-Left Testing Implementation

Groove Technology

 Early Involvement and Shift-Left Testing By Judie Luc, Test Lead at Groove Technology As a Test Lead, I’ve seen firsthand how the software development landscape has evolved over the years. But one thing that hasn’t changed is the importance of testing. The old-school approach of waiting until the end of the development process to start testing just doesn’t cut it anymore.

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Number of SMEs Worldwide

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/everythingpossible There were estimated to be approximately 358 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) worldwide in 2023. The number of SMEs dropped slightly in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, but increased since. Other statistics on the topic: Biggest companies in the world by market value. Largest companies in the world based on revenues.

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6 reasons to hire a QA team through offshoring

The Scalers

You might be surprised at how many organisations leave quality assurance (QA) to chance — buried at the end of their backlogs and often forgotten. According to The State of Software Quality Assurance 2023 report, 8% of companies still lack a dedicated QA team. Perhaps they lack in-house resources or just don’t know what steps to follow to hire a QA team with a proven engagement model elsewhere.

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How Low-Code is Transforming Telehealth App Development

Amzur

The healthcare industry has seen an unprecedented IT boom in recent years, driven by the need for better patient care and streamlined services. Telehealth has become an indispensable component of modern healthcare, offering convenient and accessible care to patients, especially those residing in remote or underserved regions. In fact, according to a recent study, telehealth adoption surged by over 50% during the pandemic, and this trend shows no sign of slowing down.

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How to Build a Successful Global Business Around Sustainable Fashion Principles (wegginar® 9/18/24)

The Global Small Business Blog

©2024 Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global®. All rights reserved. Here's what you can expect to learn from the upcoming wegginar®, 9/18/24, with presenter Alina Lundin, CEO and Founder of Miharo, on " How to Build a Successful Global Business Around Sustainable Fashion Principles :" Understanding Sustainable Fashion Principles Building a Sustainable Supply Chain Navigating Challenges in Ethical Manufacturing Marketing and Selling Sustainable Products Globally Impact of Sustainable Practices on Brand

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The Hackett Group Announces Strategic Acquisition of Leading Gen AI Development Firm LeewayHertz

The Hackett Group

Organizations will also combine their AI XPLR and ZBrain.ai platforms in a Joint Venture resulting in a comprehensive Gen AI Ideation through Implementation offering September 16, 2024 – Miami, FL – The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), a leading Gen AI strategic consultancy and executive advisory firm today announced the acquisition of LeewayHertz, a highly recognized provider of advanced Gen AI solutions.

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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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Perficient Wins 2024 Sitecore Practice Excellence Award

Perficient Digital Transformation

Perficient is proud to announce that we have been recognized as Sitecore’s 2024 Practice Excellence Award Global Winner. This award recognizes Perficient for being a solution partner who is successful in building a business around their Sitecore practice, highlighting our power to adapt and grow. “We are honored to receive the Sitecore Practice Excellence Award, a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation, growth and teamwork,” said Art Quinn, General Manager, DX Platform Solutions.

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SAWASDEE, THAILAND! ASW Global goes to The Land of Smiles!

AS White Global

Last August 2024, the ASW Family took a well-deserved break from the daily grind and travelled to beautiful Bangkok, Thailand for our annual company trip. It’s the first overseas company trip after the pandemic, and there was much to celebrate: another milestone EOFY, ASW’s recent Great Place To Work Certification®, and the opening of ASW’s new Thailand office !

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Getting Global Expansion Right

The Global Small Business Blog

©2024 Apress. All rights reserved. When is the right time to go global? It's hard to determine. But what's easy is to expand too quickly or into the wrong markets. Nearly every company begins life in a single market, and determining when and how to expand internationally is a challenge every successful company must eventually address. According to Forbes, the key to global success is simple in theory and complex in execution—to go global, you have to be local.

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Changing the Game — How the New England Patriots are Going Global: Podcast Playback

Globalization Partners

The Patriots aren’t the only organization with their sights set on the global arena. Taking your business into new markets is a big step, but G-P is here to support you every step of the way. G-P Meridian Suite™ of global employment products – including EOR, Contractor, and Advisor – helps companies of all sizes build top global teams.

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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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UX in Universal Design Series: Future-Proofing Healthcare with Universal Design – 6

Perficient Digital Transformation

As healthcare continues to evolve with technological advancements and demographic shifts, it is crucial to design systems that are not only adaptable but also inclusive. In this installment of the UX in Universal Design Series , we’ll explore how Universal Design plays a pivotal role in future-proofing healthcare. By ensuring that healthcare environments and services are accessible and flexible, Universal Design helps address the needs of an aging population, patients with disabilities, and the

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The Power of Personalization: Tailoring CX for UK Credit Union Members

Mattsen Kumar

Imagine walking into your local credit union, and instead of the usual formalities, you’re greeted by name with a knowing smile. Your recent financial milestones are acknowledged, and the conversation revolves around your needs. Sounds like a dream, right? This is the power of personalization, and it’s not just for tech giants or luxury brands—UK credit unions are catching on, and it’s changing the game.

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Today in Global Small Business: Ad Campaigns That Are More Inclusive Have a Positive Impact

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/Sakorn Sukkasemsakorn What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: A new academic research carried out for the advertising industry suggests that “Go woke, go broke," the snappy catchphrase devised by rightwing groups as a warning to brands, has got it all wrong. New evidence that ad campaigns that are more inclusive have a positive impact on profits, sales and brand worth.

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Key Ways Mexico Shelter Manufacturing Strengthens the Medical Device Industry

Ivemsa

Nearshoring to Mexico has impacted the growth of the global market in several manufacturing sectors, including the medical device industry. Due to the convenient proximity to the U.S. market and an established infrastructure, Mexico continues to be a thriving production hub. 2024 revenue reports reflect the medical device market in Mexico is expected to reach upwards of $7.96 billion with an anticipated annual growth rate of 5.37% to reach market volume of $10.34 billion by 2029.

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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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A Comprehensive Guide to SEO

Perficient Digital Transformation

What is SEO? SEO (Search Engine Optimization) refers to the practice of optimizing websites and content to rank higher in search engine results pages It involves improving on-page and off-page factors to drive organic traffic to your website Why is SEO Important? Increases visibility : Higher rankings lead to increased visibility, helping your target audience find your site.

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Digiday Publishing Summit

SEBPO

Digiday Publishing Summit Total 0 0 0 0 September 23-24, 2024 Miami, FL Digiday Publishing Summit This year’s Digiday Publishing Summit in Miami promises to bring together some of the most powerful and respected media and advertising executives from across the industry. Speakers include leaders from Bloomberg Media, Business Insider, Hearst, Dow Jones & Wall Street Journal, and Disney Advertising.

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Paintings That You Struggle With

The Global Small Business Blog

©2024 Laurel J, Delaney. All rights reserved. "You learn more from paintings that you really struggle with.

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US Contingent Talent and Strategic Solutions PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024 – Industrial

Everest Group

US Contingent Talent and Strategic Solutions PEAK Matrix® Assessment – Industrial The US industrial staffing and strategic solutions market faced a downturn in 2023 due to reduced consumer demand, lower production activity, and pressures on costs and margins amid an economic slowdown. Additionally, recent labor regulations further disrupted the industrial staffing sector.

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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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Features: The Middleman in Requirements

Perficient Digital Transformation

One of the biggest challenges product development teams face is bridging the gap between high-level product goals and the specific tasks needed to achieve them. How do you ensure that the broader vision is effectively translated into actionable steps? This is where features come into play. What is a Feature? A feature is a logical functionality or a grouping mechanism that is used in between the high-level epics and tactical user stories.

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AI for Business 101

SEBPO

Executive Fast Facts AI for Business 101 Just facts, no fluff. Dive into AI and how it can help your business. Selecting, developing, implementing, and managing new technology is challenging and costly for any company. When it comes to artificial intelligence (Al), the options can be even more confusing. Designed for busy executives, this one-pager features stats, an Al Pros and Cons list, and examples of Al technology.

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Mexico Nearshore Services & Planning for Success: What to Consider

Ivemsa

Efficiency is a priority for every manufacturer, which is why so many decide to work with a Mexico shelter company when setting up their foreign operations. Implementing shelter services means manufacturing companies can generally launch production in Mexico within three to four months, compared to the six to seven months it takes as a standalone entity.

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Customer Experience Management (CXM) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024 – EMEA

Everest Group

Customer Experience Management (CXM) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment – EMEA The Customer Experience Management (CXM) market in the EMEA region has been resilient in the face of a difficult macroeconomic environment, driven by the diverse economic landscape and accelerated digital transformation. Specific growth drivers include increased AI and automation adoption, rising demand for enhanced customer service, substantial investments in digital infrastructure, and a notable surge in demand from t

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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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Think Big, Start Epic: Harnessing Agile Epics for Project Success

Perficient Digital Transformation

Let’s be honest – projects can get messy fast. It’s all too easy to get tangled up in the details and lose sight of the bigger picture. That’s where Agile epics step in, helping you think big while staying grounded in the steps that lead to success. Epics act as the link between your grand strategy and the day-to-day tasks, giving your team the clarity to drive meaningful progress.

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AI’s Leading Business Impacts and Opportunities

SEBPO

WHITE PAPER AI’s Leading Business Impacts and Opportunities Don’t get left behind. Discover how AI will change the way you do business. Artificial Intelligence (Al) is everywhere. This statistics-based overview provides an easy-to-understand explanation of Al and its role in transforming businesses worldwide. Business leaders who implement Al effectively are likely to amplify their competitive advantages, increase productivity, and improve performance.

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Regulatory compliance pitfalls when managing offshore projects (Part 1)

Airswift

Managing offshore projects necessitates a thorough understanding of regulatory compliance, predominantly maritime and aviation rules. These regulations ensure safety, operational efficiency, and environmental protection in challenging offshore environments. Compliance impacts various aspects, including personnel transfers, cargo handling, and risk management strategies.

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Realizing the Gen AI Journey in Modern Organizations | Webinar

Everest Group

Webinar Realizing the Gen AI Journey in Modern Organizations September 24, 2024 09:30 AM PT | 12:30 PM ET Join Everest Group Partner Yugal Joshi for a webinar titled Realizing the Gen AI Journey in Modern Organizations where he’ll feature in a panel of experts to explore the latest trends in Generative AI adoption and uncover unique strategies to achieve scalable AI success.

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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.