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• Love-hate relationship between company and personnel consultant

  Everyone uses them, but no one talks about them. The market for external personnel consulting has established itself and will not disappear in the coming years. However, very few companies actively think about how they can generate real added value from this recruitment channel. They also often lack the overview and experience to manage it properly and use it effectively. In the coming years, successful cooperation will be achieved by those companies that structure and organize themselves in connection with HR Digital in good time.

  Human Ressources•Luise Schertz•2 Oct 2022•4 minutes

  

• 9 key trends in the construction industry

  The construction industry is now facing the evolution that should have happened years ago. New technologies and materials are being developed all the time, which means that those working in the sector need to keep up with the latest trends to stay ahead of competition.

  Construction & Building Industry•Tequma AG•28 Sept 2022•10 minutes

  

• Data-Driven Decision-Making (DDDM) explained: Making Smarter Business Decisions Using Data

  We explain data-driven decision-making (DDDM) and why it matters for executives. Understand how to start using data for strategic decisions and outperform your competition with the right insights.

  Strategy / Vision•MoreThanDigital Insights•27 Sept 2022•12 minutes

  

• 5 methods for better information management - Accelerating cultural change in the company

  Traditionally, knowledge is hoarded by some employees in many companies. Knowledge is regarded as a private asset instead of being shared. Yet sharing information with colleagues also helps your career. This article provides an overview of how employees can be motivated to share information.

  Education / Training•Bastian Maiworm•26 Sept 2022•5 minutes

  

• Economic Recession vs. Economic Depression - Explanation and Differences

  There is a lot of confusion about the difference between economic recession and economic depression. This article gives definitions, shares examples and explains the key indicators to identify economic recession or depression.

  Markets & Industry•Benjamin Talin•22 Sept 2022•8 minutes

  

• Mars is irrelevant in the fight against CO2 - Let's sequester CO2 from the atmosphere

  To reach the 1.5 degree target and capture CO2 from the atmosphere, we need clean energy and clean technologies. Ideas on how to do this are plentiful and range from biological solutions to technical ones. Most of the offers that companies can already use to offset their emissions lie in reforestation or new technologies to capture the gas from the air.

  Environment & Social Affairs•Britta Daffner•12 Sept 2022•4 minutes

  

• World Trade Suffers - Can Automation Help?

  While the world from the U.S. to China basks in record temperatures, harried citizens can at least look forward to the inevitable end of summer and the arrival of the misty, fruitful autumn. Unfortunately, no such relief is in sight for the global economy.

  Markets & Industry•Tradeshift•9 Sept 2022•4 minutes

  

• Ode to Innovation - 5 Principles of Disruptive Innovation Environments

  What are Disruptive Innovation Environments, and how can you use it in your Innovation efforts? This article explains how to make the most of your innovation efforts.

  Innovation•Aric Dromi•29 Aug 2022•4 minutes

  

• From Factory automation to Business Process Automation

  "Robotics process automation" makes a reference to automation. On the factory floor, automation is a well established essential function. We consider the vast experience in industrial automation helpful for a more in-depth view on automation in general, beyond robots, and will look into possible further developments in hyperautomation based on industrial automation established practices.

  Robotics•Christopher Ganz•26 Aug 2022•14 minutes

  

• Using artificial intelligence in communication

  Artificial intelligence in corporate communications is becoming increasingly important. It is changing the way market participants exchange information and - whether we like it or not - is leading us into a new era.

  Brand•Prof. Dr. Gerald Lembke•25 Aug 2022•7 minutes

  

• Lack of process understanding is main reason for RPA flops

  Understanding business processes is more important than ever for their efficient functioning, especially in times of crisis. A look at the use of innovative technologies, such as process mining, provides insights into the added value they contribute to improving processes. And it also reveals where organizations set priorities in this process, where they see challenges, and what the benefits are.

  Technology•Markus Pichler•24 Aug 2022•4 minutes

  

• The multi-talent chatbot: Satisfied customers and rising sales figures

  A study by the ZHAW School of Management and Law and PIDAS shows: In Switzerland, the acceptance of chatbots has increased. This can basically be explained by three overarching trends. On the one hand, the popularity of messenger apps is increasing more and more. Over 4 billion users actively use the Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger, WeChat and Viber channels. On the other hand, artificial intelligence is becoming more and more present in our society and is being used by more and more companies - including for chatbots. Furthermore, nowadays most people have the demand for immediate and personalized support. Chatbots can help here, linking customer service and sales and bringing potential customers and sales staff together.

  Bots and Assistance Systems•Blaise Roulet•24 Aug 2022•5 minutes