The Global Small Business Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2024
©iStock/VectorMine A key finding in this section of a very robust report is that all types of trade costs, whether they are fixed or variable, adversely affect the ability of SMEs to participate in trade, to a greater extent than large enterprises. Since SMEs are more sensitive to trade barriers than large firms, removing obstacles to trade benefits SMEs disproportionately.
Go4Customer
OCTOBER 8, 2024
BPO is no longer an exclusive IT and customer service industry practice. Increasing numbers of industries now look to stretch beyond traditional domains for Business Process Outsourcing. The promise of streamlined operations, increased efficiency, and resultant cost savings is a trumpeted factor motivating industries towards such practices. Thus, BPO can be seen as catalysts for innovation, focusing on core competencies while the backgr.
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The Global Small Business Blog
OCTOBER 8, 2024
©iStock/SmileStudioAP A new globalization report discusses three mega-trends expected to impact our future. Globalization has impacted people and communities across the globe and has significantly influenced sustainable development. Fueled by fast-paced changes in technology and the increased mobility of goods, services, capital and labour, over the past decades globalization has greatly changed economies, societies and the natural environment and has made our world more interconnected than ever
Premier BPO
OCTOBER 8, 2024
What is it that separates great companies from average companies? The constantly evolving business landscape across industries due to socioeconomic shifts, technological advancements, sustainability imperatives, globalization, and regulatory changes make it challenging to adapt to the evolving business landscape proactively. For businesses to stand out, they must be able to make decisions quickly, intelligently, and based on data. 1 Businesses aspiring to become great are transitioning towards b
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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
31 West
OCTOBER 10, 2024
There are so many things an eCommerce business owner should take care of to engage more clients and boost conversion rates. It’s not only about managing a well-polished product page, adding intuitive navigation patterns, and facilitating the checkout process. Although the factors above also play a significant role, improving customer service for eCommerce brings significant value.
Groove Technology
OCTOBER 8, 2024
By Wu Nam, Project Manager at Groove Technology As a Project Manager, I’ve come across a few misconceptions about what we really do, especially in software development. Some people think project managers are just there to handle the paperwork or create schedules. Others assume that we’re the ones making every decision, or even that we should be coding alongside the developers.
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Perficient Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 11, 2024
In our ongoing Health and Life Sciences series, we’re excited to share a remarkable transformation achieved by a leading pediatric health system. This organization, renowned for its commitment to children’s health, faced challenges in scaling its outreach efforts and enhancing patient experiences. Here’s how Perficient helped revolutionize their approach using Salesforce solutions.
Globalization Partners
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The everywhere workforce is here, and global companies are leading the charge. Upwards of 49% of global employees believe global companies provide access to better pay and benefits. Yet, payroll, salary norms, and benefits vary across countries.
V-Soft Consulting
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The rush for talent hunting can be exceptionally competitive, and organizations find themselves buried beneath stacks of resumes with each new job opening. Manual shortlisting of candidates’ profiles one by one based on job criteria is quite challenging, takes up a lot of time, and is very error prone.
The Global Small Business Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
©iStock/May_Chanikran Small businesses looking to start or expand their global customer reach can use resources offered by state entities that have received STEP funding. Check out yours here. The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grants are specifically for established U.S. small businesses seeking to complete one of the following eligible activities: Participate in trade missions Subscribe to services provided by US Department of Commerce Translation fees Design of market media Tradeshow ex
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Perficient Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Today’s digital landscape is dynamic. It favors speed over size, agility over efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration over rigid structures. You must be prepared to adapt and scale your teams as priorities shift. Moving forward requires a comprehensive digital strategy that outlines the capabilities, agility, and alignment needed to stay ahead of digital disruption.
Globalization Partners
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Behind every hire is a human being. Yet, working for a global company that’s based elsewhere can feel isolating for new hires. With a strong onboarding experience and a reliable Employer of Record (EOR) solution in place, it doesn’t have to be.
Amzur
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The evolving digital landscape demands agility and innovation. Traditional IT infrastructure often struggles to meet these demands, resulting in inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and missed opportunities. As organizations move towards cloud computing, containerization has emerged as a transformative technology, allowing businesses to encapsulate, deploy, and manage applications with unprecedented efficiency.
The Global Small Business Blog
OCTOBER 7, 2024
©iStock/Robert Way What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Via X, Tesla has confirmed that it recently exported its 1 millionth car from Tesla Gigafactory, Shanghai. That’s a massive number of vehicles from a factory that only opened in December 2019. How three ecommerce marketplace sellers accelerate growth.
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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.
Perficient Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Optimizely Graph lets you fetch content and sync data from other Optimizely products. For content search, this lets you create custom search tools that transform user input into a GraphQL query and then process the results into a search results page. Why use Graph for Content Search? The benefits of a Optimizely Graph-based search service include: Faster search results.
The Scalers
OCTOBER 9, 2024
This article was previously published for the Forbes Tech Council and was written by our CEO, Emilien Coquard. Ask any CTO or senior software engineer to describe the best teams they’ve worked in and they’ll all focus on one thing — the culture. But the type of culture will differ. For some, they’ll point to the hardworking, driven team looking to deliver breakthrough innovation in a high-stakes industry.
The Hackett Group
OCTOBER 8, 2024
LONDON, UK, October 8, 2024 – The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT) is proud to announce the launch of its highly anticipated AI XPLR 2.0 platform at its Gen AI Breakthrough Conferences in London (October 9-10) and Atlanta (October 13). This next-generation AI platform introduces a groundbreaking set of features designed to transform how businesses harness Gen AI for breakthrough impact.
Amzur
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Supply chains are intricate networks that connect businesses to their customers, ensuring products and services reach their destinations efficiently and on time. However, these networks are increasingly vulnerable to disruptions caused by factors such as natural disasters, economic fluctuations, and geopolitical events. According to a recent report by McKinsey, supply chain disruptions cost the average company 45% of one year’s profits over a decade.
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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.
Perficient Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Recently, the news broke that Optimizely acquired Netspring, a warehouse-native analytics platform. I’ll admit, I hadn’t heard of Netspring before, but after taking a closer look at their website and capabilities, it became clear why Optimizely made this strategic move. Simplifying Omnichannel Analytics for Real Digital Impact Netspring is not just another analytics platform.
Airswift
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Mental health and wellness at work are essential to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Statistics reveal that nearly one in four employees experience a mental health issue at some point during their careers. This highlights a need to focus on managing mental health at work.
Zinnov
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Despite macroeconomic headwinds, the Digital Engineering (DE) sector continues to expand, underlining its critical role in driving business transformation and resilience. The global DE market, valued at USD 2.21 Tn in 2023, is projected to reach USD 3 Tn Bn by 2027. This trajectory reflects the increasing prioritization of digital initiatives by Enterprises worldwide.
Capgemini
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Reflections from Climate Week 2024: Why workplace services deserve a bigger slice of sustainability budgets Alan Connolly 10 Oct 2024 Facebook Twitter Linkedin As sustainability budgets grow, many companies are making significant investments in decarbonization, renewable energy, and broader environmental initiatives. However, one key area has been noticeably left out: workplace devices.
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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.
Intelligent Management Inc.
OCTOBER 10, 2024
What is an obstacle? Something that is in the way and prevents us from going forward in a direction we have chosen. If obstacles are something negative, then we can quickly become discouraged. They may even become an excuse for not even trying. What if we flip the script? What if, instead of letting obstacles block us, we “use” obstacles to build the path towards an ambitious goal?
CGS Inc
OCTOBER 10, 2024
10/10/2024 In a recent article from The Drum , Paul Magel discusses the transformative role of AI in helping the fashion industry tackle its environmental impact. Paul emphasizes that AI can significantly reduce waste by enabling brands to better predict demand for specific styles, colors, and sizes, which helps curb the overproduction that often leads to excess inventory ending up in landfills.
Airswift
OCTOBER 10, 2024
How do I stay safe in cold weather? What constitutes extreme cold and its effects can vary across different areas of the world. In regions that are not used to winter weather, near freezing temperatures are considered "extreme cold.
Capgemini
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Outlining the path to value from process optimization Thierry Kahane, Jan-Malte Prädel, Elion Bufi Oct 09, 2024 Facebook Linkedin A tool-agnostic approach to process optimization helps identify opportunities, quantify value, and enhance processes without dependence on specific tools Although accelerators to process optimization like automation and artificial intelligence typically catch the eye, our framework focuses on a tool-agnostic approach to opportunity identification, value quantification
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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.
Perficient Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Intro In this post, I’ll cover three tips developers should consider when deploying a new headless site to XM Cloud. Having recently added a new headless site to an existing solution, I ran into a few issues. I hope to save others from similar headaches in the future (mostly myself ). If you’ve added a new headless site to your XM Cloud solution recently and are having trouble getting the site to appear and function properly, please read on. 1.
Unosquare
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Low-code and no-code platforms are revolutionizing software development. Unosquare is no stranger to these tools as they allow individuals with little to no coding experience to create functional applications, shortening development cycles and reducing reliance on full-stack developers. However, while these platforms present remarkable advantages, they may also bring unique challenges to UI/UX designers and software developers; ultimately affecting the results and customer satisfaction you expec
Airswift
OCTOBER 10, 2024
What is cold weather stress and how can I protect myself from cold-related injuries? Cold weather stress is extremely dangerous and could cause health emergencies. Cold stress happens when heat leaves the body rapidly due to a drop in temperature and increase in wind speed.
Capgemini
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Driving sustainable change in the workplace: The power of My Sustainability Score Aleksandra Domagala 23 Sep 2024 Facebook Twitter Linkedin In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword – it’s a critical driver for success and environmental stewardship. Organizations worldwide are realizing that integrating sustainable practices into their operations isn’t just beneficial for the planet, but for their business as well.
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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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