Case Study – A Family Investment Company can be a Benefit

  • Post category:Dixcart UK
  • Reading time:6 mins read

Mr Smith has been a client of Dixcart’s for many years and he wants to explore the options available to provide financial help to his children, as they get older and start their careers. The children are all in their teens, with the eldest just about to start university. Mr…

AI is the new nuclear bomb, so, proceed with caution

  • Post category:Elixirr
  • Reading time:8 mins read

The current AI revolution is often compared to the industrial revolution, but a more fitting comparison is to the creation of the nuclear bomb, as the Centre for AI Safety recently highlighted: “Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and…

3 Ways to Build Customer Loyalty with Conversational Marketing

  • Post category:Salesforce
  • Reading time:7 mins read

For many years, brands talked at their customers instead of with them. Marketers told customers what they wanted, rather than asking them what they needed. Advertisers addressed everyone with a single campaign. Thanks to conversational marketing — connecting with customers through personalized, two-way conversations in real time — these “one…

Delta’s largest-ever trans-Atlantic schedule takes flight

  • Post category:Delta air lines
  • Reading time:6 mins read

Customers traveling on Delta can take advantage of more than 650 weekly flights across the pond in peak summer, a remarkable 30% increase in the airline's seat capacity compared to 2022. Delta's largest trans-Atlantic schedule ever is officially in full operation, and customers are flocking to idyllic locations like the…

Ask the expert – What is estate planning?

As you accumulate wealth, it is important to consider what would happen to your estate in the event of your death. An estate is defined as everything a person owns when they die, and this can include property, investments, money, and personal possessions. The time to consider your estate isn’t…

Samsung Launches Filter To Protect Oceans From Laundry Plastics

Samsung Electronics today announced the launch of the new Less Microfiber Filter, an external washing machine filter designed to significantly reduce plastic microfiber emissions during laundry cycles. Designed with inspiration from apparel maker Patagonia and expertise from the global ocean conservation organization Ocean Wise, the filter builds on the success of…

Expanding Meta Verified to India – Legacy Verified Badges Globally

We’re expanding our test of Meta Verified to India after seeing good results from our early testing in several countries globally. We’ll also continue honouring verified badges that were granted previously based on existing criteria.  To help up-and-coming creators grow their presence more quickly on our apps, in February we…

Learning About Data Is Easier Than You Think

  • Post category:Salesforce
  • Reading time:8 mins read

There is arguably nothing more valuable to your company, and central to its success,  than data. According to a 2023 survey, 88% of business leaders are increasing investments in data and artificial intelligence (AI). But only 39% of companies make data training available to all employees. We can help you…

Empower Your Team and Empower Yourself

In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, professional development is no longer a nice-to-have perk, it’s an imperative. With budget tightening and workforce disruptions such as layoffs affecting many sectors, now is not the time for organizations to eliminate employee professional development and training. Likewise, individuals should continue to upskill regardless…

Customizing solutions with low code – a new strategy for ‘buy or build’?

  • Post category:Valcon
  • Reading time:5 mins read

Generally speaking, when a company needs a new system or solution, they usually have to choose between an off-the-shelf solution (COTS) or building something themselves. And there are pros and cons to both. Out-of-the-box will probably offer most of the functionality you need, but if you need anything tweaked, you…

Navigate the Impact of Inflation – The Retail Industry

Inflation has presented a serious issue for retailers throughout the last year. Increased costs may mean lower profit margins if in-store prices are not raised, but raising prices could push loyal customers away. Sustained high prices are also squeezing shoppers’ wallets as household expenditures rise and customers must prioritize “essential”…

USA – Deposits, Deposits, Where r u?

  • Post category:Perficient
  • Reading time:3 mins read

On May 31, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) reported to the public what many banks already knew and had been experiencing for the past year – that deposits are declining in the American banking sector. There has almost been $1.2 Trillion removed from the banking system over the past…

What? Not a Mindreader — But a Great Buyer Persona

  • Post category:Salesforce
  • Reading time:9 mins read

She fit our buyer persona to a tee — or so it seemed. She was an HR leader with a $100k problem: trying to grow and keep her people. I was a partner at Dale Carnegie with a training program that had the answer. But five minutes into our first…

Electric kickscooters come to age – Regulators noticed

Once considered toys, shared electric kickscooters (e-kickscooters) have grown up. Expanding in number from virtually nothing in 2017 to a peak of 350 million trips among global leading players in 2022, shared e-kickscooters have caught the attention of regulators worldwide. To better understand how guidance may evolve, we identified and…

What is nearshore software development

  • Post category:Valcon
  • Reading time:6 mins read

Nearshore software development is the outsourcing of business processes to specific companies located near your country. Nearshoring companies are located in countries with similar time zones, so they can move their operations to a cost-effective location where the time difference between the two companies should not exceed 1 to 3…

Best Practices for Your Business Success with Marketing Automation

  • Post category:Perficient
  • Reading time:7 mins read

Marketing automation is the use of technology to automatically handle marketing operations and multifaceted campaigns across several channels. To boost income and maximize productivity, marketing and sales teams employ marketing automation to automate online marketing campaigns and sales activities. Employees are freed to work on higher-order issues when repetitive jobs…

Five Year non-competition covenant in Canada: Reasonable

  • Post category:BLG law firm
  • Reading time:4 mins read

Non-competition covenants are regularly included in commercial agreements related to the purchase of a business and are critical in ensuring that the vendor of a business does not compete following the sale. However, even in commercial agreements, to be enforceable, non-competition covenants must be reasonable in geographic scope, length of…

Canada – New OPC guidance Privacy in the workplace

  • Post category:BLG law firm
  • Reading time:5 mins read

On May 29, 2023, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) released new guidance on employee privacy rights in the workplace (the Guidance). The Guidance considers the balance between respecting employee workplace privacy while also recognizing that, under certain circumstances, employers may have a legitimate need to monitor…

Monthly digest by Ayming Consulting

  • Post category:Ayming consulting
  • Reading time:4 mins read

Can the Cloud Accelerate the Transition to Lower Carbon Industries? In today’s ever-evolving landscape, technological advancements play a pivotal role in propelling innovation and shaping industries. One area that holds immense potential is the cloud computing ecosystem and its capacity to expedite the transition to lower carbon industries. The cloud…

Why companies need a Corporate Philanthropy Strategy

Corporate philanthropy spending reached new heights in 2021, exceeding $21 billion in the U.S. alone and marking a 24% increase over the previous year. These contributions, which traditionally focused on supporting galleries, museums, and shiny new buildings, have gained a higher profile in corporate decision-making. While management scholars have long…

Cyprus: Additional annual leave days for employees with children

  • Post category:Important
  • Reading time:6 mins read

Paternity leave Paternity leave remains at two weeks and may be taken within the period from the week of the birth or adoption and up to two weeks after the end of the maternity leave period. The paternity leave can also be claimed in the case of a stillborn child.…

How Generative AI can Help Marketers Connect With Customers

  • Post category:Salesforce
  • Reading time:6 mins read

Generative AI has raised considerable buzz lately, but with this hype comes a lot of misconceptions and confusion on how it can help marketers. With customer expectations rising and personalization now an expectation, marketers can use generative AI to help maintain customer loyalty and gain insights in a post-cookie world.…

Business ready for relentless and exhausting period of change

  • Post category:Seyfarth Shaw LLP
  • Reading time:5 mins read

Already stretched HR, ER, WHS and Legal teams are about to confront a (seemingly) never-ending stream of law changes that will require cross-team collaboration to operationalise. At a time when there are already broader economic and market challenges for businesses, leading employers will need to have sufficient resourcing and planning…

Is Generative AI the future of HR?

Generative AI: It’s powerful. It’s accessible. And it’s poised to change the way we work. On this episode of the McKinsey Talks Talent podcast, talent leaders Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger talk with McKinsey Technology Council chair Lareina Yee and global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about the promise and pitfalls…

AI Investments – interview with Samsung’s Hina Dixit

Hina Dixit’s interest in supporting people and solving problems has its roots in her family’s call office business, where she helped people place telephone calls when she was growing up in India. Later, after earning her bachelor’s degree in computer science, she was quickly recruited into the tech space, where…

UK Government issues National Semiconductor Strategy

  • Post category:Cooley Law Firm
  • Reading time:8 mins read

On 19 May 2023, the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology published the National Semiconductor Strategy, setting out the UK’s 20-year vision to grow deep foundations in semiconductor technology, while also bolstering the UK’s national security and resilience in an industry that has suffered supply chain issues and geopolitical…

ESG Strategy – Don’t Miss These 5 Blind Spots

  • Post category:Salesforce
  • Reading time:10 mins read

As new environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulations take shape around the world, businesses need to make sure their sustainability policies and efforts are up to snuff. Even if you think you’ve got ESG compliance covered, taking a more holistic view of your efforts can help you remain agile as…

How to Ask for Donations on Social Media

  • Post category:Hootsuite Inc.
  • Reading time:15 mins read

Receiving a donation for your nonprofit is the absolute best. It’s amazing, delightful, a perfect experience, 10/10, would recommend it. But asking for that money? An awkward, terrible, tedious grind. Uggghhh. We just want to save the children now. Luckily, we live in an age where asking for donations is…

Giga-projects in the Middle East: How to manage risk effectively

  • Post category:HKA
  • Reading time:4 mins read

Managing risk effectively on the Middle East’s giga-projects will require behavioural change along with a raft of measures to pre-empt the schedule and cost overruns seen on past megaprojects in the region. This was among the conclusions to emerge from an expert panel discussion hosted by RICS and HKA, the…

Buying properties on London estates

  • Post category:Mishcon de Reya
  • Reading time:5 mins read

While location is undoubtedly a crucial factor when purchasing a property in prime central London, it is important to note that the legal frameworks implemented in these areas often contribute significantly to their appeal. In this article, we aim to address several common questions that arise when individuals seek to…

EU ODR Platform – Essential Obligations for Online Businesses

  • Post category:Logan & Partners
  • Reading time:4 mins read

As an online business operating within the European Union (EU), it is crucial to be aware of the legal obligations and mechanisms in place to ensure consumer protection and dispute resolution. The European Online Dispute Resolution (EU-ODR) platform is a vital component of this framework. In this article, we will…

Tackling unconscious bias in business

  • Post category:Ayming consulting
  • Reading time:4 mins read

Unconscious bias training has had a bad press. Critics claims that some corporate courses have little or no lasting value, or even reinforce negative stereotypes. This may partly reflect a backlash by some against social change in general; rising cultural awareness in the hard-headed world of business; or training that’s…

Stopping counterfeit goods at the Canadian Border

  • Post category:BLG law firm
  • Reading time:4 mins read

Owners of intellectual property rights (the owner) should keep in mind the measures provided for in the Trademarks Act and the Copyright Act (collectively, the Acts) intended to address the importation and exportation of counterfeit goods in Canada as part of their enforcement toolbox. This can include if the conditions…

Travel Disruptors are bringing FINTECH to travel booking

  The travel app Hopper launched in 2015, with the bulk of its initial revenue coming from airline ticket sales. A few years later, the company ramped up a travel fintech business—selling consumers algorithmically enabled financial products such as price-freezing capabilities and cancellation insurance. It has since expanded those offerings…

Cashing Out Excellence

When Southwest Airlines suffered a post-holiday meltdown in December 2022, the trigger was a bout of adverse weather. But the storm hit Southwest harder than it did most airlines. The company’s outdated computer systems collapsed, and years of underinvestment in technology, particularly staff scheduling systems, led to more than 16,700…

Delta, Korean Air celebrate 5 years of trans-Pacific Joint Venture

  • Post category:Delta air lines
  • Reading time:3 mins read

The partnership has improved customer experience, enhanced its combined network and benefited more than 7 million customers since launching in May 2018. Delta and Korean Air rapidly grew connecting passengers over ICN to 2,000 per day each way, an increase of more than 40% in five years despite the COVID-19…

Things Marketers Can Do Faster With Generative AI

  • Post category:Salesforce
  • Reading time:5 mins read

It’s no secret that marketers are under immense pressure to do it all: tailor campaigns to customer demand, build strong data-driven strategies, and think of outside-the-box ideas – fast. That’s why generative AI for marketing is so powerful. It can take care of many of those things in seconds, allowing…

LG Makes a Difference to Beat Plastic Pollution

  • Post category:LG
  • Reading time:4 mins read

World Environment Day, held annually on June 5, puts a spotlight on the pressing environmental challenges of our times and is a great opportunity for people all around the globe to discuss efforts to protect and restore the Earth. Established by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in 1972 and…