Tag Archives: Economy

The On-Demand Economy: Not As Easy as it Looks

Sean BehrOctober 4, 2015 Launching an on-demand service is as easy as pie. That’s why apps to simplify every conceivable chore – from food delivery and dog walking, to housecleaning, laundry, and transport – are flooding the market, right? Well, yes, it’s never been easier to build a mobile app for an on-demand service. But … Continue reading The On-Demand Economy: Not As Easy as it Looks →

4 Reasons Why The Digital Economy Is Taking Over Your Marketing Strategy [VIDEO]

Marketing Strategy

Shelly DuttonJuly 26, 2015 Adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) is moving along – bringing about speed, efficiency, reliability, and accuracy across all lines of business. Procurement organizations are converging people, business, and things in a digital network to satisfy ever-changing business needs, customer expectations, and market dynamics. Manufacturing areas are monitoring the operational … Continue reading 4 Reasons Why The Digital Economy Is Taking Over Your Marketing Strategy [VIDEO] →

The Mobile Internet Economy

Economy

Andre W. KleinJuly 7, 2015 Mobile phones comprise an important element of our each day living. We can hardly conceive it devoid of these gadgets; and if they’re smartphones, even less so. The striking surge of this sort of handsets is revealed both in world-wide statistics together with in those referenced towards America. Inside the … Continue reading The Mobile Internet Economy →

The Gig Economy Solution? Call An MSP!

Entrepreneurship

Len AprilJune 20, 2015 Get used to the gig economy When startups like Uber, TaskRabbit, Shyp, and Wonolo burst onto the scene, they created a new breed of workers, many hailing from the millennial generation, who eschewed traditional full-time employment for a combination of freelance projects and contract work. This talent no longer earns a … Continue reading The Gig Economy Solution? Call An MSP! →

Is Love the Answer to the Disengagement Economy?

Employee Advocacy

Ryan ScottMay 18, 2015 Gallup’s annual reports on employee engagement inform us that engaged employees give approximately 57% more effort and are 87% less likely to resign. Organizations with above-average levels of employee engagement reap 147% higher earnings per share. When both customer and employee engagement are above average, they experience a 240% jump in … Continue reading Is Love the Answer to the Disengagement Economy? →

The Gig Economy: A Primer for College Students

Freelancing

Alan KatzmanApril 1, 2015 “Landing a freelance assignment may be more valuable than landing an internship.” Graduation season is right around the corner and for many of this year’s estimated 1.7 million graduating college students, the job market has never been more complex. Like inventory levels, businesses have always had fluctuating needs for workers. Whether seasonal … Continue reading The Gig Economy: A Primer for College Students →

The Effects of Gas Prices on Small Businesses and The Economy

Small Business

Chris BeckMarch 31, 2015 Not very many people get excited about going to the gas station. It is one of those routine tasks that most of us push off for as long as possible. Between the inconvenient time or the money that could be better spent in one hundred different ways, it isn’t something most … Continue reading The Effects of Gas Prices on Small Businesses and The Economy →

Is Your Finance Team Adapting To A Flat Economy?

Corporate

Daniel CaringiMarch 26, 2015 In an unpredictable economy, agility is essential for creating accurate plans, identifying opportunities, and for taking corrective action. Over the last several months, Canadian companies have experienced added pressure to how finances and operations are managed. A sharp drop in the dollar and a decline in oil prices has hit regions … Continue reading Is Your Finance Team Adapting To A Flat Economy? →

Complementary Talent vs. The Gig Economy

Entrepreneurship

Len AprilMarch 17, 2015 The gig economy “If Uber, Lyft, and others don’t stop relying on contract workers, business could crumble. Is it time for a new definition of employee?” asks Fast Company magazine. The resounding answer is yes! Complementary talent. The success of Uber, the app-based personal transportation service, has renewed interest and demand … Continue reading Complementary Talent vs. The Gig Economy →

Welcome To The Workplace Economy

Productivity

Dave HawleyMarch 17, 2015 The Information Age is powered by talent, and the fierce competition for skills and capabilities has created a new Workplace Economy. Individuals are the ‘sellers’, firms are the ‘buyers’ and the social web is the marketplace. You, as a company, are now selling your workplace to Millennials that prioritizes societal impact … Continue reading Welcome To The Workplace Economy →