HCM and the digital future of work

Lessons to be learned for Learning & Development to tackle the skills crisis in the age of the Great Resignation This article is sponsored by:

The digital skills gap is a long-running saga, but all the more pertinent today in the changed work world of the Vaccine Economy. New data from The Josh Bersin Company prompts some fresh recommendations for all enterprise organizations.

Nasdaq’s board diversity rule is here - but new research shows underperforming firms more likely to oust board members from diverse backgrounds This article is sponsored by:

Nasdaq is requiring that companies listed on the US stock exchange disclose their ethnic and gender makeup. The move comes as new research shows that when times get tough, diversity priorities go out the window.

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The race to shape customer engagement in the metaverse This article is sponsored by:

As companies navigate how to interact with customers in a new realm, analysts predict that one industry above all others will be a prominent force in the metaverse - customer support. Matthias Goehler of Zendesk looks at the details.

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Starbucks sets out to "totally re-invent" itself, with digital and NFTs at the heart of the plan This article is sponsored by:

Starbucks has been a leader in digital transformation for over a decade, but it's time for more change, says interim CEO Howard Schultz.

How inflation could present an opportunity for your business This article is sponsored by:

Inflation can be an opportunity to re-evaluate your business processes and equipment. Hervé Duborjal explores how pharmaceutical company Astellas approached this with ServiceNow.

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BT turns to global online freelance IT talent to solve digital skills crisis This article is sponsored by:

BT explains its February £30m contract and investment in an on-demand software engineering platform will help attract talent it has previously struggled to reach

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Uncertainty is certain - transformation is not an option, automation and adaptability are key to success This article is sponsored by:

"That's the way we've always done things", isn't going to help organizations thrive. Paolo Malinverno of Mulesoft explores how teams can overcome the obstacles to digital change.

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Enterprise hits and misses - big tech earnings underwhelm, but where do we go from here? Plus: metadata matters, and Meta struggles This article is sponsored by:

Big tech earnings are a mixed bag - what can the numbers tell us about what's next? Meta is a mess, but is this good news for an open Internet? Plus: the future of the office is far from clear. Your whiffs include Facebook choosing AI algorithms over your friends.

CIOs make the case for bespoke, internal tech talent acquisition teams This article is sponsored by:

Internal technology recruiters are becoming a key weapon for CIOs seeking talent as they take back control

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ZohoDay 2022 - does your technology vendor's culture matter? This article is sponsored by:

At ZohoDay 2022 this week, cloud-based business software vendor Zoho gave industry analysts an insight into its highly distinctive culture and philosophy.

ServiceNow softens short-term guidance due to macro headwinds, but is bullish on future success This article is sponsored by:

ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott said that the demand environment for software is durable and consistent, but some deal cycles are taking longer in the current macro environment.