How virtual work is accelerating innovation
McKinsey and Company
JUNE 6, 2022
The age of assuming that innovation requires physical proximity is over. Innovators are embracing a new model.
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Ryan Heath Says Globalization Isn’t Over, It’s Just Outgrowing the World Economic Forum
The Global Small Business Blog
JUNE 7, 2022
©iStock/Peach_iStock As Ryan Heath, Editorial Director of Global Growth for Politico says, "Once upon a time globalization was mostly about economics: intensifying trade, falling tariffs, outsourcing and the rise of multinational brands." He goes on to say, "No longer. Today political risk is multiplying and power is decentralizing, changing globalization with it.
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Cybersecurity Must Haves for Business
V-Soft Consulting
JUNE 9, 2022
As more companies are shifting toward hybrid work and adopting cloud-based frameworks, cyber security requires regular updates. Security breaches in business are not uncommon, and every year, many businesses are the subject of such attacks. Not to mention the new and unexpected cyber security landscape brought on by COVID-19. Cyber Security threats can also increase due to geopolitical conflicts, such as the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
The Metaverse Must Be Deeply Human-Centric
Forrester Digital Transformation
JUNE 7, 2022
At Augmented World Expo 2022, amid the existential debate about the metaverse, there was an increased focus on ensuring its UX is humane, and communal.
The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide
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In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.
The next frontier for AI in China could add $600 billion to its economy
McKinsey and Company
JUNE 7, 2022
By 2030, AI could disrupt transportation and other key sectors in China, adding significant economic value—but only if strategic cooperation and capability building occur across multiple dimensions.
Overcommunicating Is Essential in Our World
The Global Small Business Blog
JUNE 10, 2022
©iStock/metamorworks In March, Global Business Fellows (GBF) students presented their final consulting report to executives at Uber in Madrid, Spain, as part of their Global Business Experience course (GBE). “My biggest takeaway from working with a foreign client was that sometimes overcommunicating is essential,” said [Lindsay (SFS’22) Bing [a member of a student team that consulted for Uber on three different business challenges in the areas of commercial partnerships and customer experience].
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DWS Raided For Greenwashing. Who’s Next?
Forrester Digital Transformation
JUNE 6, 2022
Law and order is coming to the wild west that has been investment ESG. Last week, agents from the German financial supervisory authority raided DWS – Deutsche Bank’s asset management subsidiary, on suspicion of greenwashing. Other asset management companies should not rest easy, either; both regulators and enforcement bodies are cracking down on over-optimistic labels, […].
The importance of purpose: An interview with Acha Leke
McKinsey and Company
JUNE 6, 2022
A senior partner in McKinsey’s Johannesburg office and chairman of the firm’s Africa region shares his views on purpose, untraditional paths, and why people must be not only good mentors but also good protégés.
Today in Global Small Business: The iOS App Economy
The Global Small Business Blog
JUNE 6, 2022
©iStock/Blue Planet Studio What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Smaller and emerging developers find global success on the App Store – showing the iOS app economy continues to grow. How to build resilience in emerging economies ? Support global small businesses. Staying global: 3 steps. Quote of the week: “I'm rarely invited to start-up parties, but who cares about their trinkets and apps anyway?
Azure Databricks – Capacity Planning for optimum Spark Cluster
Perficient Digital Transformation
JUNE 7, 2022
Overview: Today the terminology “Data Analytics” becomes a buzz across all industries & enterprises. Every organization strongly believes Data Analytics greatly helps to get insight & accelerate the business strategies in order to grow & lead in their fast and ever-changing markets. Azure Databricks: Azure Databricks is a data analytics platform optimized for the Microsoft Azure cloud services platform.
We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities
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Invest In The Right Technologies To Improve Your Customers’ Financial Well-Being
Forrester Digital Transformation
JUNE 10, 2022
The Forrester Financial Well-Being Tech Tide™ report presents an analysis of the maturity and business value of the 18 technology categories that support financial well-being. Financial services executives should read this report to shape their firm’s investment approach to these technologies.
Outsourcing and Offshoring Software Development: Which Is The Best Choice For Your Project?
Groove Technology
JUNE 9, 2022
While larger corporations have an in-house IT department that can design and modify any software as needed, most small businesses and start-ups lack such capabilities. In other words, small and medium-sized enterprises lack the vision and financial resources to fund the hiring, training, and rewarding of new employees. As a result, most companies will choose software development outsourcing or offshoring because of a lack of staff.
Creating a Sense of Community
The Global Small Business Blog
JUNE 8, 2022
©iStock/time99lek “It’s not just about being comfortable, but about creating a sense of community,” Bruno Paneghini, CEO and president of B Corp Reti , explains in Italian, via a translator. To that end, Reti organizes events centered around books, food, and art, not just for staff but for locals; it held 14 such events in 2021. The idea of an on-site restaurant and food education facility is in the works, too.
Black representation in the beauty industry
McKinsey and Company
JUNE 9, 2022
Black beauty consumers and brands face deep challenges when it comes to equity. Removing those barriers can lead to greater opportunity for everyone in the industry.
Challenges and Solutions in High-Volume, High-Stakes Hiring
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The Canada Customer Experience Index, 2022, Uncovers A Slip In CX Quality
Forrester Digital Transformation
JUNE 9, 2022
Forrester’s Customer Experience Benchmark Survey, Canada Consumers, 2022, reveals that CX quality in Canada has slipped in 2022 following several years of stability.
Dedicated Team For A Spa (Single-page Application) Development Project
Groove Technology
JUNE 8, 2022
Customer. Our customer is a start-up company in IT services from Belgium. Challenge. The customer came to Groove Technology when they were looking for a team to help them re-implement an existing SPA app. The objective of the re-implementation is to leverage new technology while re-using the back-end APIs. As they introduced some new features, they also wanted to improve the UX in some screens and reorganize some of the UI.
Who Could Not Be Happy
The Global Small Business Blog
JUNE 4, 2022
©2022 Laurel J, Delaney. All rights reserved. "With freedom, books, flowers and the moon, who could not be happy." – Oscar Wilde and the photo is of a Little Free Library.
Committed innovators: How masters of essentials outperform
McKinsey and Company
JUNE 9, 2022
New research shows that innovation leaders are rapidly ascending beyond their peers by comprehensively committing themselves to delivering net new growth at scale.
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.
Apple iOS 16: My Takeaways
Forrester Digital Transformation
JUNE 9, 2022
Apple continues to strive to make experiences easy, secure, and private for its customers. I’ll focus on the aspects of “easy” here, and what popped for me in Apple's keynote at WWDC 2022 earlier this week.
Team Augmentation For A Payment App Development
Groove Technology
JUNE 8, 2022
Customer. Our customer is a Danish Fintech company providing a payment solution for merchants and shoppers. Challenge. The customer asked Groove Technology to assist them in developing their payment solution on mobile apps. They need our help to build the MVP for the mobile application and to upgrade some features. Technologies. React Native,NET, Azure.
Globalization Is Alive and Well
The Global Small Business Blog
JUNE 9, 2022
©iStock/lukbar Even as its justifications and the global economy change, the current skepticism toward free trade and globalization remains misguided. Yes, free trade is under greater attack today than it has been in decades, especially in the United States. Despite continued public support for foreign trade and globalization generally (even during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic), a bipartisan cadre of American politicians and pundits is increasingly skeptical of, or downright hostile to, t
Resilience for sustainable, inclusive growth
McKinsey and Company
JUNE 7, 2022
Resilience should be seen as the ability to deal with adversity, withstand shocks, and continuously adapt and accelerate as disruptions and crises arise over time.
Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform
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HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?
Four Takeaways From B2B Summit North America
Forrester Digital Transformation
JUNE 8, 2022
Here are my key takeaways from my first time at Forrester's B2B Summit North America.
Mobile App Developments Services
Groove Technology
JUNE 6, 2022
The global mobile application market was worth USD 154.05 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow at a 11.5 percent CAGR from 2020 to 2027. It’s expected that the demand for mobile app development will rise in the next few years because more people have smartphones and use the internet, and more apps are being made that use machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Colleagues Rally to Support the Cheatham Family and Create a Home at Perficient
Perficient Digital Transformation
JUNE 9, 2022
My family experienced a terrible tragedy on the morning of Friday, April 8. The incredible outpouring of support from my Perficient colleagues helped to lift us back up, so much so, that I felt compelled to share our story. The following excerpt is my first-hand account of the tragic events that we shared via a GoFundMe started with the support of my Perficient team.
Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, May 2022
McKinsey and Company
JUNE 7, 2022
Central banks move against inflation; US industry expands while China’s economy contracts amid COVID-19 measures; supply challenges persist.
Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies
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Un Chemin Vers La Croissance?: Messages Clés Et Tendances De L’Année 2022 Pour Les CMO B2B
Forrester Digital Transformation
JUNE 8, 2022
Les révélations de la Marketing Survey de Forrester pour l’année 2022 donnent de nouvelles clés aux responsables marketing B2B afin de renforcer leur stratégie.
10 Ways an IT Development Company Can Help You Succeed
Bydrec
JUNE 8, 2022
It takes more than just a great idea to make your business thrive. If you want to succeed, you need a team that can assist you with everything from finding suppliers and IT solutions to staying organized and on top of project deadlines. Everything needs to be thought through and planned from initial business plans to operational procedures. This article gives you some great insights into how an IT development company can help you succeed.
Perficient and DAMSR Partner to Improve the Patient Journey
Perficient Digital Transformation
JUNE 8, 2022
Editor’s Note: This guest blog post comes courtesy of Deepak Rao with DAMSR . All of us can relate to the scenario where a patient spends two hours in a clinic for a 30-minute appointment where the actual time spent with the provider was 10 minutes or less. The patient experience in clinics is not optimal and there is a lot of room for improvement. Here are some common pain points for both patients and providers: Delays in overall access to care due to scheduling availability.
Startup funding in logistics: Focused investment in a growing industry
McKinsey and Company
JUNE 6, 2022
Funding for logistics startups almost doubled in 2021—here’s where investors are focusing.
Foundations of Diversity: Building an Inclusive Company From the Ground Up
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