Predictions 2022: Successfully Riding The Next Wave Of AI
Forrester Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 28, 2021
In 2022, AI will get more embedded, more responsible, and more creative. Learn why in Forrester's 2022 AI predictions.
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Do You Need to Think Small To Succeed?
The Global Small Business Blog
OCTOBER 29, 2021
©iStock/wildpixel No way! After all, this blog is about going big and going big involves going global. Executive creative director of IMA Simon Long says: “Long ideas start to shape marketing post Covid-19. Seeing the world as consumers do, they don’t just last – they live. Designed to successfully balance short-term demands with long-term strategies.
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Pandemic to endemic: How the world can learn to live with COVID-19
McKinsey and Company
OCTOBER 28, 2021
With prospects of herd immunity fading, endemic COVID-19 is upon us, and new “whole of society” approaches are needed.
Improve the Agent Desktop with Automation
Automation Anywhere
OCTOBER 29, 2021
With the advent of the pandemic, more people started shopping and conducting business online from the comfort and safety of their homes. That shift has increased the importance of contact centers as the new face of business. Contact centers have become the first line of services and, sometimes, the only interaction a customer has with a business, elevating the centers’ role in retaining customers and growing revenue.
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.
Predictions 2022: The Pandemic’s Wake Drives Automation Trends
Forrester Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 28, 2021
In 2022, the automation market will see more robotics, new AI vendors, and new frameworks. Find out more in Forrester's 2022 automation predictions.
6 Essential Components to an Export Sale
The Global Small Business Blog
OCTOBER 28, 2021
©iStock/SHansche Below is an article I [Laurel Delaney] wrote to tackle the topic of what's needed on an export sale. It goes like this. How do you react to an email from a customer located thousands of miles away who wants to buy your product? To get the ball rolling every export sales transaction must contain information pertaining to product description, price, quantity and transportation, but within those confines lies a host of other details that can go wrong.
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Genesis Healthcare System Wins 2021 Acquia Engage Award
Perficient Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 26, 2021
We are thrilled to announce that Perficient and Genesis Healthcare System have been selected as a 2021 Acquia Engage Award winner in the Best of Both World’s Category. Winners were chosen by a panel of judges that evaluated based on functionality, integration, performance, and overall experience. Our project won the following award: . “Best of Both Worlds: We want to recognize organizations making the most of both Marketing Cloud and Drupal Cloud.
The Three Principles of Sustainable Transformation
Forrester Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Becoming an environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable business demands a profound and fundamental change. Like digital transformation before it, you can’t just bolt it on. Traditional firms willing to start their multiyear transformation journey toward sustainability must embrace the three principles of sustainable transformation.
How Digital Marketplaces Can Help Local Economies (TED Talk)
The Global Small Business Blog
OCTOBER 27, 2021
©iStock/jetcityimage The growth of digital marketplaces like Uber, Airbnb and Amazon can sometimes threaten local businesses such as taxis, hotels and retail shops by taking away jobs or reducing income to the community. But it doesn't have to be this way, says strategy consultant Amane Dannouni. Listen to his Ted talk.
Resilience: The whole-company fitness challenge
McKinsey and Company
OCTOBER 27, 2021
To build resilience in volatile markets, most companies will need to change across the full span of their operations.
We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities
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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
Megan Glasow Shows Passion for her Work, Colleagues, and Community
Perficient Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 26, 2021
At Perficient, you have the power to make an individual difference and a collective impact on the world.?You will?work with professionals, strategists, engineers, designers, and developers who roll up their sleeves and dive in to help our clients, our?communities, and one another.?. Megan Glasow , a director on the Salesforce team based in Fargo, ND, is a wonderful example of someone who uses her passion and drive to support her team, fellow Perficient colleagues, and the local Fargo community.
Predictions 2022: Continued Uncertainty Forces Attention On Securing Relationships
Forrester Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Continued uncertainty has put more emphasis on third-party relationships and collaboration. How will that impact security concerns in 2022?
What Do Plumbers and Gen Zers Have in Common?
The Global Small Business Blog
OCTOBER 26, 2021
©iStock/AndreyPopov Both are spending money right now. That is, plumbers and Gen Zers. AmEx said that card acquisitions hit a record level in the third quarter for U.S. small-business and consumer Platinum and Gold cards. The company noted that goods-and-services spending by global small- and medium-size enterprises in the third quarter was 21% above the same period in 2019, before the pandemic, compared with a 4% currency-adjusted rise for billed business overall.
Open-source e-commerce: The next wave of value for the enterprise
McKinsey and Company
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Moving to open-source e-commerce has significant benefits, but companies must be willing to embrace a broader digital culture.
Challenges and Solutions in High-Volume, High-Stakes Hiring
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4 Direct-to-Consumer Ecommerce Strategies To Drive Sales and Loyalty in Pharma and Med Device
Perficient Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Today’s customers and patients crave and expect both personalized and convenient shopping experiences. And when given those experiences, consumers tend to buy and be more loyal because there’s less friction in the buying journey. It’s a recipe for direct-to-consumer (DTC) business models to thrive… “Seven in 10 (69%) of Americans made at least one purchase from a DTC brand in the past year.” Diffusion 2021 DTC Purchase Intent Index.
When Systemic Risks Collide: Why Supply Chain Issues Are The New Normal
Forrester Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Before March of 2020, “supply chain issues” was a term we’d hear after a natural disaster or labor strike – that all ended the moment we ran out of toilet paper. Unquestionably, the supply chain crisis has been a secondary theme of the pandemic, one that continues to escalate. For the 15 months since the […].
Blueberries Around the Globe
The Global Small Business Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2021
©iStock/MNStudio Trade and production of blueberries is expanding globally as product development boosts their profile in form and function. Hailed for their flavor, versatility, and health benefits, blueberry consumption has expanded beyond fresh, ranging from pureed to powdered forms. Global production and trade have seen the most dramatic growth between 2010 and 2019, driven ever higher by mounting consumer demand.
Putting carbon markets to work on the path to net zero
McKinsey and Company
OCTOBER 28, 2021
As the drive to curb global warming gathers pace, carbon markets have become increasingly fundamental to achieving net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions. Institutional investors can play a critical role.
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.
What is human augmentation and what does it mean for industry?
Airswift
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Source: Frame Stock Footage/Shutterstock. Investment in human augmentation technology is growing fast. It is unanimous: we are in the middle of a new revolution in the technology industry. Apparently, the human augmentation market will be worth approximately 400 billion dollars by 2027, according to Report Ocean. And that shows a huge increase since 2020.
Predictions 2022: This Is A Year To Be Bold
Forrester Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Forrester predicts more change in 2022 across CX, EX, technology, and marketing. Get a sneak peek at five of Forrester's 2022 predictions, and then download our guide to help inform your 2022 strategy.
Today in Global Small Business: Shipping Containers in Parking Lots in Doctors' Offices
The Global Small Business Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2021
©iStock/Worawuth What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: The latest thing in doctors' offices: shipping containers in parking lots (subscription required). Agreement reached at OECD to end export credit support for unabated coal-fired power plants. Ensuring a strong recovery for developing countries. Quote of the week: "There is one issue that will define the contours of this century more dramatically than any other, and that is the urgent threat of
Digital transformation comes to food banks
McKinsey and Company
OCTOBER 26, 2021
The Greater Boston Food Bank’s $5 million reinvention as a digital-first enterprise has one overriding goal—to put more of its resources toward ending hunger.
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?
Velocity Global adds DJ Matt Cassidy as Dance Floor Director
Velocity Global
OCTOBER 27, 2021
DENVER, October 27, 2021 —. Cassidy responsible for vibe creation for growing global team. Cassidy to play company’s annual party this week in his hometown of Denver. Cassidy featured in lineup for Icelantic’s Winter on the Rocks in January. Velocity Global officially named DJ Matt Cassidy as Dance Floor Director as the company makes final preparations for its annual party this week.
Predictions 2022: Advertisers Lean Into Retail Media Momentum, New Modes, And, Yes, The Metaverse
Forrester Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Looking ahead to 2022, advertisers and publishers will look for ways to extend those innovations to match consumers’ willingness to experiment with new experiences and products (now at an all-time high). Learn more.
B2B Ecommerce Platforms And Important Features
Designveloper
OCTOBER 23, 2021
It’s no secret that eCommerce has changed retail as we know it. Customers now expect a more personalized experience and will only purchase from brands they trust. And with the rise of social media and mobile shopping, this is one expectation that can be fulfilled. What is a B2B eCommerce platform and how does it work? A B2B platform usually works by managing all aspects of your business within its system – from marketing and customer service to merchandise management and financials.
Customer lifetime value: The customer compass
McKinsey and Company
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Through targeted investments, companies can identify their most valuable customers in three steps and secure their loyalty long term.
Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies
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What is the difference between HRO and RPO?
Microsourcing
OCTOBER 28, 2021
There are days in this post-COVID world when it seems the business of doing business has never been harder. From supply chain issues and travel restrictions to the economic uncertainty that comes with a global pandemic, organizations have been forced to navigate a myriad of hurdles that have appeared or grown since the early months of 2020.
Europe Predictions 2022: The Future Of Work
Forrester Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 26, 2021
There will not be one single trend that will define the future of work in 2022, but several. Read on to discover our predictions.
3 Things to Consider Before Choosing an Outsourcing Software Development Company
Unosquare
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Deciding to outsource is an exciting venture for most businesses. It gives you the ability to bring in additional expertise and often complete the projects you want to work on more quickly. However, outsourcing can also come with many obstacles and risks. That's why choosing the right partner or vendor is so important, as it is a significant factor in the success of your project.
Digitally native brands: Born digital, but ready to take on the world
McKinsey and Company
OCTOBER 27, 2021
By applying the right criteria, investors can identify digitally native brands with the potential to outperform.
Foundations of Diversity: Building an Inclusive Company From the Ground Up
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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.
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