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Reading Time: 7 minutes By now, it should be easy to see that there are myriad ways that the pandemic has changed the way we work. Workers have been forced to adapt to different ways of working remotely, dealing with supply chain disruptions, and responding to changes in consumer behaviour. All these things impact how businesses are run, thus […]

Reading Time: 9 minutes The hiring process is essential for any company or organisation. Applicants have a significant impact on companies’ success and competitiveness. Although the hiring process is traditionally a noisy process, full of job advertisements, interviews, tests and evaluations, a new trend has emerged that is changing the way companies search for talent: quiet hiring. HR experts […]

Reading Time: 7 minutes Decades of psychological studies on the motivations and desires of consumers have led to an almost scientific approach to sales. This extends from sales strategy to maintaining relationships with customers, to creating loyal brand ambassadors. A deep knowledge of customer desire and spending behaviour is intimately linked to business success. For a Customer Experience Specialist […]

Reading Time: 2 minutes In this episode, Jon Younger, a leading authority on the freelance economy shares his valuable insights on the current state of the freelance workforce. Through our discussion, we delve into the benefits of incorporating freelancers into a blended workforce and provide practical tips for clients looking to establish successful collaborations with freelancers. In addition, we […]

Reading Time: 7 minutes If there has been any single cultural change to the freelance community over the past few years, it would be the misconception that freelancers are just biding their time until they get a “proper job”. The days of freelancers needing to prove themselves as legitimate workers are long behind us, with many opting to leave […]

Reading Time: 7 minutes No matter what a business does, sells or produces, project management is a vital part of the success of any organisation. Here, we’ll discuss two current trends in project management and how they can be combined: PM² methodology (pronounced “P-M squared”) and SAFe methodology (Scaled Agile Framework). But first, a little background. Within the field […]

Reading Time: 6 minutes If we think of the future of retail, what springs to mind? It could be same-day drone delivery, virtual changing rooms, or wholly unique, fully personalised products. Such services might be just on the horizon, but the architecture that could support them is already here – big data. In order to piece together what they […]

Reading Time: 5 minutes At this year’s TM Forum’s Digital Transformation World event in Copenhagen, Keri Gilder, CEO of Colt Technology Services, made a sobering observation. Casting her eyes around the auditorium at the Bella Centre, she said, “Just look around – we’re facing a retirement cliff in our industry…the great resignation is upon us.” Undoubtedly, the ageing workforce […]

Reading Time: 6 minutes A go-to-market strategy requires finesse and deep knowledge. This is especially the case if a business is trying to revamp it in a market where it operates. When Outviser Christian Koschmieder was brought in by British invoice factoring firm Bibby, present in the German market, this is exactly what they needed: experience, knowledge, and deft […]

Reading Time: 5 minutes Ecosystems are vastly complex and interconnected. The ability to completely monitor and visualise this complexity is far beyond human capabilities; but, with next-generation technologies like edge computing, AI and blockchain, we can combine IoT and sustainability to model the world around us and create effective solutions to bring us back from the brink of climate […]