Reading Time: 7 minutes We live in a world with threats of an economic downturn around the corner. Meanwhile, technological advancements are gaining pace; artificial intelligence, full automation, and a new generation of high-speed connectivity are set to transform the way we work. Nay-sayers of these technologies say they’ll replace workers, but the reality is quite the contrary. Many […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes It’s strange to think that what began as a discussion between four former colleagues is now a leading freelance platform for TMT and digital experts. Operating in EMEA, with over 33,000 professionals from more than 40 countries in a range of fields, Outvise and its partners have been at the vanguard of the future of […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes If you’re launching a startup, cash is absolutely key. No matter the amount of investment you may have, you have to spend it wisely. A common teething problem is the hiring strategy; staff, ultimately, are expensive. Ask any entrepreneur how to bootstrap a startup and they’re likely to cite this as one of their steepest […]
Reading Time: 8 minutes The end of the pandemic seems to be in sight. As we all know too well, this health crisis has ushered in a new paradigm of working. With all staff abruptly relocated to the home office, all levels of management have had to reprise their approach. For many, this was met with some trepidation; after […]
Reading Time: 7 minutes The global pandemic has completely upended the way we work. As businesses all over the world faced an abrupt introduction to remote working, many were braced for the worst. However, what they discovered was quite remarkable; many observed an uptick in productivity, employee satisfaction, and agility. Now, many are considering adopting a hybrid work model, […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes Millions of companies throughout nearly all industries are making the huge error of not preparing or training their employees to compete in the drastically changing workplace. New technologies are coming out and changing the work landscape forever. And as a result of these technological advances, it’s expected that 54% of the world’s workforce will need […]
Reading Time: 8 minutes The status of building business capabilities When it comes to building long-term business resiliency, understanding and defining business capabilities is a core component of the conversation. Business capabilities refer to developing skills, knowledge, and processes necessary to enact change to perform and maximize an organization’s core functionalities. Some examples of common focus areas for business […]
Reading Time: 8 minutes Despite its roots in software, the tried-and-tested Agile methodology has benefits across sectors and organisations. Although now there is certainly widespread adoption beyond IT, there is still very much the perception that Agile is an internal practice; that is, not enacted by customer-facing workers. However, companies are beginning to see the value of Agile on […]
Reading Time: 7 minutes Digital is shaping the global marketplace. The evolution of technology is only getting faster; where once people marvelled at the humble fax machine, now, consumers expect high-clarity calling and 4K content streaming wherever they are. Meanwhile, businesses transfer terabytes of data every minute via highly secure fibre network connections. This is even more so the […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes This article is an interview with one of the Outvise freelancer members, and it is the third part of our Why you should consider being a freelancer instead of a full-time employment series. The importance of external support when starting off as a freelancer can also confirm one of our Outvise Experts Nils Kramer, since […]