The Rise of Global Business Services (GBS)
The Global Small Business Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2023
©iStock/Rawpixel Why is Global Business Services (GBS) becoming more popular?
Does Your Global Business Services Function Add Value?
The Global Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
©iStock/CarlosAndreSantos Less than half of companies believe their global business services (GBS) function adds value. They run GBS like a business in terms of performance, cost, and service levels, and they attract more attention from the C-suite.
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The Great Debate: Global Business Services Versus Outsourcing | Blog
Everest Group
APRIL 9, 2024
During Shared Services & Outsourcing Week (SSOW), March 20-23, in Orlando, “The G6 BPO Debate” tackled thought-provoking and challenging questions associated with BPO’s impact on GBS. Are you entrenched in the ongoing battle between Global Business Services (GBS) and outsourcing? Reach out to us to learn more.
Will India’s Permanent Establishment Tax Disrupt the Global Business Service Landscape? | Blog
Everest Group
MAY 21, 2024
As India’s prominence in Global Business Service (GBS) grows, staying updated on tax laws and adapting agile strategies is essential for multinational corporations to achieve sustainable growth amid evolving global business dynamics.
12 Steps to Effective Change Management in Global Business Services | Blog
Everest Group
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Global Business Services (GBS) organizations are at the forefront of driving transformation and efficiency across enterprises. However, they often fall short in one critical aspect: change management. Learn why GBS leaders must begin implementing change management strategies today, starting with a comprehensive 12-step program.
The Conference Board’s Global Business Services Conference | Event
Everest Group
OCTOBER 27, 2022
The Conference Board's Global Business Services Conference. Everest Group is a lead sponsor of The Conference Board’s renowned Global Business Services Conference, which is scheduled to be held in New York on October 27-28, 2022. In-person event. October 27 - 28, 2022 |.
Europe and UK&I IT Services Outlook 2025 | Webinar
Everest Group
JANUARY 8, 2025
With pressing choices to be made about sourcing, costs, operating models, and AI adoption, enterprises and providers need to stay ahead of seismic shifts in the IT services landscape. What are the trends that will shape the IT services market in 2025? What is the Europe and UK&I IT services market outlook for 2025?
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Finance Shared Services to Global Business Services: A Journey Worth Taking? | Roundtable
Everest Group
JANUARY 27, 2023
EVENT Finance Shared Services to Global Business Services: A Journey Worth Taking? Roundtable Wednesday, March 1, 2023 The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) report released in September 2022, Finance Shared Services to Global Business Services: A Journey Worth Taking?
Everest Group Publishes 2023 Rating of Top Global Business Services Employers
Everest Group
JULY 6, 2023
Sixty companies across India, Philippines, and Poland recognized as Top GBS employers DALLAS, July 6, 2023 — Everest Group today released the results of its second annual rating of top Global Business Services (GBS) employers across India, the Philippines and Poland.
Everest Group Publishes Inaugural Ranking of Top Global Business Services Employers | Press Release
Everest Group
AUGUST 30, 2022
DALLAS, August 30, 2022 — Everest Group today released the results of its inaugural ranking of top Global Business Services (GBS) employers across India, The Philippines and Poland. Everest Group is a research firm focused on strategic IT, business services, engineering services, and sourcing.
Key Opportunities for GBS Leaders: 2024 Learnings and 2025 Outlook | Webinar
Everest Group
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
What are the opportunities for GBS organizations in 2025? Who should attend?
Five Actions GBS Organizations Must Take to Address the Global Business Services Trends and Challenges of 2022 | Blog
Everest Group
MARCH 23, 2022
2021 was a milestone year for Global Business Services (GBS) with most enterprises reporting the model exceeded expectations for global business services solutions and delivery. GBS provided the needed strength and agility to seamlessly supply value without disruption from the pandemic.
Mapping the Next: Key Priorities for 2025 | Webinar
Everest Group
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Our experts will also discuss critical global services decisions, including build vs. buy strategies, in-house vs. outsourcing, onshore vs. offshore operations, and the balance between long-term and short-term contracts. What are the trends that will shape the global services market in 2025?
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The Top GBS Employers™ in India, The Philippines, and Poland – Discover Why They Are the Top Global Business Services Companies for Talent | Blog
Everest Group
AUGUST 30, 2022
Everest Group’s Top GBS Employers across India, Poland, and the Philippines report illustrates the top global business services companies selected for best work environment and job satisfaction rating by employees. The top global business services companies selected across India, The Philippines, and Poland.
Preparing global business services for the next normal
McKinsey and Company
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Shared-services and GBS organizations face twin needs: to accelerate digital capabilities and learn to work within a constantly evolving environment.
New Everest Group Research on Change Management Reveals the Huge Chasm Between ‘We Should’ and ‘We Do’ in Global Business Services Centers
Everest Group
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Everest Group is a research firm focused on strategic IT, business services, engineering services, and sourcing. Our clients include leading global companies, service and technology providers, and investors.
Why 3 out of 5 Global Business Service Operations are Actively Outsourcing
NoonDalton
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Business process outsourcing, or BPO, is a crucial subject for Global Business Services (GBS), but sadly, it runs the risk of being underappreciated. BPO service providers have risen up the value chain and into many different functions in the previous ten years, including finance, supply chain, HR, and IT.
GBS Architectures: New Research Shaping the Industry | LinkedIn Live
Everest Group
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
LINKEDIN LIVE GBS Architectures: New Research Shaping the Industry The global business services (GBS) landscape is evolving rapidly, and the industry is asking critical questions, including: How are peers structuring their GBS organizations? What role do Global Process Owners (GPOs) play?
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New Everest Group Study Highlights Egypt’s Prospects as a Global Services Hub
Everest Group
JULY 30, 2024
DALLAS, July 30, 2024 — Everest Group has released its in-depth report evaluating the nation’s potential as a location for offshore global services. For IT, BP and ER&D-focused ventures looking to expand their offshore locations for global business services, the research found that Egypt proves a fertile ground.
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Key Issues 2023: Assessing the Global Services Industry’s Performance Against Expectations | Blog
Everest Group
OCTOBER 20, 2023
The global services industry’s confidence waned in 2023 after a banner post-pandemic year. Coming off a bumper year in 2022 with double-digit growth driven by pent-up demand after the pandemic, the global services industry entered 2023 with macroeconomic uncertainty clouding the forecast. Exhibit 2. Exhibit 2.
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Moving from Shared Services to Global Business Services
AH Anderson Consulting
JUNE 22, 2016
The concept of corporate Shared Services (SS) has been around a long time, with the private sector credited with starting this concept in the late 1980’s, and the public sector about a decade later. Personally, and not trying to date myself, I came across this business model at a former employer around 2005. HR, IT, Finance, etc.)
The Rise of Global Business Services: The Future of Shared Services
Zinnov
OCTOBER 20, 2023
” – Peter Drucker In the 1980s, Shared Service Centers (SSCs) and third-party Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) significantly changed how American organizations managed essential functions by providing access to global talent. This evolving landscape prompts a re-evaluation of how services can be optimally delivered.
Taking Global Business Services to the Next Level
AH Anderson Consulting
JUNE 30, 2016
For those who have not read my previous post, “Moving from Shared Services to Global Business Services,” let me provide a quick summary. Shared Services (SS) is an operating model that has been around for decades. It enables function-specific resources (i.e., HR, IT, Finance, etc.) Improvement Areas.
Conversations with Leaders – Episode 10 | LinkedIn Live
Everest Group
JUNE 12, 2024
IST The Global Business Services (GBS) model can be effective in revolutionizing enterprises, but there is often a disconnect that leads to unsustainable implementation. and Robert Weltevredenv, Global Business Services Leader for a lively discussion on strategic, sustainable GBS model implementation.
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023
Everest Group
JUNE 7, 2023
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment In the wake of the Great Resignation and business uncertainty, enterprises have regarded Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) providers as strategic partners capable of guiding them through the constantly evolving talent market.
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Embracing Impact Sourcing in SA’s Global Business Services Sector
Intelligent Sourcing
MAY 9, 2023
Contact BPO, a customer service call centre serving international markets notably in the US and Canada, and part of AlefBet Holdings group, has a focused impact sourcing strategy of recruiting and employing disadvantaged and disabled South African youth throughout their operations in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Key Issues for 2023: Rise Above Economic Uncertainty and Succeed | Webinar
Everest Group
DECEMBER 13, 2022
All the data is based on input from global leaders across enterprises, Global Business Services (GBS), and service providers. CIOs, CDOs, CTOs, CFOs, CPOs Service providers GBS / Shared services center heads Global services leaders Locations heads. Hrishi Agarwalla. Practice Director.
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How to Manage the Ukraine-Russia Impact on Service Delivery | LinkedIn Live
Everest Group
MARCH 10, 2022
How to Manage the Ukraine-Russia Impact on Service Delivery. The service delivery ecosystem has been disrupted in nearly every region of Ukraine and its bordering countries such as Poland, Romania, and the Baltic States in the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region. Global Editor-in-Chief. LinkedIn Live. March 10, 2022 |.
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Everest Group, a leading global research and analyst business, announces appointment of Jimit Arora as Chief Executive Officer
Everest Group
JANUARY 15, 2025
Move Becomes Effective as of February 1, 2025, with Current CEO and Founder Peter Bendor-Samuel Staying on to Focus on the Firm’s Future Growth Everest Group, a global leader in research and advisory services, has announced the appointment of Jimit Arora as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a pivotal moment in the firms 35-year history.
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Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024 – North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific
Everest Group
AUGUST 7, 2024
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment – North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific As Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) gains worldwide adoption, the demand for regional expertise and consistent delivery across geographies is also increasing.
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The State of GBS: Opportunities and Success Strategies for GBS Leaders | Webinar
Everest Group
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
IST The global business services (GBS) model is currently facing challenges, including the need for more skilled, project-ready talent, the ability to attract and retain talent, and cost pressures. Live Webinar The State of GBS: Opportunities and Success Strategies for GBS Leaders November 28, 2023 | 9 a.m. CST | 10 a.m.
The Importance of Strategy and Governance for Global Business Services
AH Anderson Consulting
AUGUST 7, 2016
Welcome to my third article in a series focused on insights, experience and practical advice on an operating model called Global Business Services (GBS). The GBS operating model is the latest step in the evolution of shared services (SS). to be leveraged across an entire organization, resulting in lower service costs.
Beyond Traditional Shared Services – Global Business Services
Chazey Partners
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Over the past few years, as Shared Services management thinking as well as the awareness of the value of data analytics has evolved, there is … Beyond Traditional Shared Services – Global Business Services Read More ».
SSON and Chazey Partners Release Global Business Services Report: GBS – Transformation Driver & Digital Enabler
Chazey Partners
MAY 22, 2018
Chazey Partners, a global management consulting firm specializing in Shared Services, Business Transformation and Robotic Process Automation (RPA), has partnered with the Shared Services & … SSON and Chazey Partners Release Global Business Services Report: GBS – Transformation Driver & Digital Enabler Read More ».
Decoding the Location Mystery for Technology Services Talent Delivery | Blog
Everest Group
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
The technology surge has created a talent war for digital skills, making selecting the right service delivery locations more crucial than ever. Based on our latest research, here are some of the established and emerging talent tech hubs to watch: Top Markets for Technology Services Talent. Asia-Pacific (APAC).
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Egypt’s Global Services Value Proposition | Market Insights™
Everest Group
JULY 3, 2024
Everest Group, in collaboration with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), has assessed the factors shaping Egypt’s services landscape.
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The Golden Path: How Indian Finance COEs are Transforming Global Business Services
Zinnov
AUGUST 28, 2023
The concept of Shared Services Companies (SSC) is not new; however, the rise in domain expertise combined with modern technologies have helped them evolve from mere transactional offices into strategic value centers. VIEW Report DOWNLOAD THE REPORT
Charting the GBS Course for 2024: Accelerating and Sustaining Success | Webinar
Everest Group
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
IST GBS (Global Business Services) organizations have established themselves as strategic partners for the enterprise – playing a pivotal role in identifying avenues of growth and creating momentum for forward-looking and innovative change. CST | 10 A.M. EST | 3 P.M. GMT | 8:30 P.M.
The CPG and Retail GBS Market: Priorities, Opportunities, and Challenges | LinkedIn Live
Everest Group
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
As the consumer packaged goods (CPG) and retail industry grapples with multiple challenges – economic slowdown, technology transformation, supply chain disruptions, and talent shortages – global business services (GBS) organizations have emerged as pivotal players in supporting enterprise initiatives.
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SSOW 23 Key Takeaways – Leading Shared Services into the Future
Premier BPO
MARCH 29, 2023
Shared Services and Outsourcing Week (SSOW) is the industry’s leading collaborative event that brings together professionals, leaders, and experts from various industries and backgrounds to share their best practices every year. The week featured prize-winning speakers and Global Business Services giants.
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Global Services Lessons Learned in 2023 and Top Trends to Know for 2024 | Webinar
Everest Group
MARCH 12, 2024
Live Webinar Global Services Lessons Learned in 2023 and Top Trends to Know for 2024 March 12, 2024 | 9 a.m. IST As we move into 2024, business leaders stand at the intersection of uncertainty and opportunity. How did the global services industry perform in 2023? CDT | 10 a.m. EDT | 2 p.m. GMT | 7:30 p.m.
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Global Services Market Update: Leveraging Providers for GIC Success | Webinar
Everest Group
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Live Webinar GLOBAL SERVICES MARKET UPDATE: LEVERAGING PROVIDERS FOR GIC SUCCESS September 24, 2024 | 9 a.m. CDT | 10 a.m. EDT | 3 p.m. BST | 7:30 p.m. What capabilities / best practices should providers establish to pragmatically support GICs? Who should attend?
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The Road to GBS/GCC Leadership: Perspectives from Executive Search | LinkedIn Live
Everest Group
OCTOBER 19, 2023
There is an unprecedented transformation occurring in Global Business Services (GBS) / Global Capability Center (GCC) leadership across the industry. LinkedIn Live The Road to GBS/GCC Leadership: Perspectives from Executive Search View the event on LinkedIn, which was delivered live on Thursday, October 19, 2023.
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