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Chronic Absenteeism: Resources + Success Stories Punitive responses to absenteeism don’t work. However, tiered intervention plans using multiple creative approaches do. A review of multiple attendance improvement approaches reveals several common strategies that move the needle. Download Wayfinder’s guide to read more on how three schools are successfully addressing chronic absenteeism, plus get access to: Community-building […]

In today's competitive business landscape, the process of selecting a background check company requires careful consideration and strategic evaluation. This comprehensive checklist offers a detailed roadmap for businesses embarking on this crucial decision-making journey. By providing a structured framework of key considerations and pertinent questions, the checklist enables businesses to conduct a thorough assessment of potential background check […]

Commercial construction companies have long wrestled with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that often weren’t construction friendly in anticipating the nuance and requirements of complex, often shifting project requirements and workflow. A new class of purpose-built construction ERP systems changes that. Next generation construction ERP systems leapfrog generic ERP solutions to deliver data insight that helps simplify project […]

As investment managers look ahead to make predictions, combining forward outlooks with deep analysis right now can provide more holistic insights. This recent end-of-year analysis enables you to bridge between what is happening today and future expectations at the aggregate and asset-class levels. Discover the latest trends shaping investment strategies  with this comprehensive report. It serves as a unique point of comparison, especially for […]

Today’s employers are caught in a balancing act between employee flexibility and meticulous compliance, empathy and efficiency, and worker expectations and budget realities. And organizational performance rests heavily upon their ability to walk this fine line. But in Dayforce’s 14th Annual Pulse of Talent survey, more than 8,700 workers from around the globe said they see big imbalances in their workplaces – and there are consequences. […]

The expectations for Finance and Accounting teams have never been higher. You’re under constant pressure to close the books faster, report on business performance in new ways, and turn disparate financial data into accurate and timely forecasts. And you need to do it repeatedly – and fast! In short, you’re being asked to play a bigger role in advising the rest of the organization and informing important business decisions. So what’s the […]

Engineers and manufacturers are increasingly turning to real-time 3D to maximize the advantages of Industry 4.0 and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace. It is becoming an invaluable technology at every stage of the workflow, from product design to factory floor optimization to training to marketing. In this engineering.com white paper, we’ll examine how engineering companies are repurposing their existing CAD data to create impactful […]

Builders across all sectors face challenges that eat into their time and profits, and that’s where contech solutions can make a difference. Some of the advancements that are top of mind this year include artificial intelligence, software-based tools, robotics and new building materials and processes. INCLUDED IN THIS TRENDLINE How this team planned for 3 different end users with VR AI, robotics dominate 2024’s construction tech […]

For many businesses, rapid prototyping and R&D applications are valuable introduction points to additive manufacturing (AM). However, unleashing AM’s full impact requires exploring applications beyond prototyping. Using AM for production is one of the fastest-growing trends across industries, and nearly as many companies now use AM for production as they do for prototyping. Even if your organization has years of experience using AM for rapid […]

Spend analysis, the first step in transitioning from transactional to strategic procurement can be powerful, enabling companies to reduce costs, identify synergies and mitigate risks.  A congruent view on spend can be a differentiator, allowing you to optimize your supply chain and deliver strategic value. But it’s easy to get lost in a sea of cost and improvement opportunities. So, what do you tackle first? And how do you avoid analysis […]

By 2027, the cumulative losses to merchants due to online fraud are predicted to exceed $343 billion. Read this playbook to learn how a holistic fraud prevention strategy can protect your organization. Download now to understand: The three types of fraudulent activities that are on the rise Why traditional fraud prevention methods can’t keep up with new threats How to counter today’s fraud trends with a holistic fraud prevention […]

Refrigerated cases are profitable, but the systems can leave grocers in a tight spot environmentally and operationally. In this playbook, explore how a R290 waterloop solution can help cut operational costs, streamline maintenance and protect grocers against upcoming legislation. Download now to learn how R290 refrigerant addresses 3 common refrigerator-related pain points: New legislation is making existing equipment obsolete Total cost […]

A recent survey of biopharmaceutical executives uncovered motivations for insourcing patient support programs (PSP) versus outsourcing – and asked how executives view the efficacy of their current hub. While many hubs today are outsourced to a vendor, there are some exceptions where more biopharma companies are insourcing certain functions. Even if confidence in insourcing readiness is low now, collaborating with an experienced vendor that can […]

Sales battlecard templates are tricking you. Google ‘battlecards’ and you’ll get slick-looking Word docs, PDFs and PowerPoint decks. They have nicely formatted little boxes with preset headings just begging to be filled. Reality check: This does not improve your battlecards. All it does is encourage you to fill the space. Competitive battle cards shouldn’t be “filled up”. They should contain the absolute minimum amount of content […]

Sending a competitive intel newsletter is the easiest way to distribute competitive intel across your organization.  But writing a GREAT competitive intel newsletter… not so easy.  That’s why we put together a competitive intel newsletter guide with the help of Klue experts, customers and industry all-stars.  In this guide, you’ll get: The Ultimate Klue Competitive Intel Digest Template Best practices on how to write a […]

Information management is at the center of modern work. An organization’s ability to harness the power of information will separate those that master modern work from those that fall behind. Key considerations include: How businesses empower teams to create, consume and share information as part of the employee experience How smoothly information runs through business processes, impacting operational efficiency How well information is […]

OpenText is increasingly positioning itself as a vendor offering a best-of-suite platform in the converging CCM-CXM space. As organizations begin searching for ways to holistically manage communications and digital experiences across the entire customer lifecycle, OpenText, with its wide range of capabilities, is in an excellent position to capitalize on this opportunity.Request Free!

Software companies represent an ideal case study. They use the HCDP to support two primary categories of modern analytics use cases. First, they analyze the product experience to improve what customers buy. Second, they deliver analytics as a product, meaning that analytics is what customers buy. Key Takeaways: The hybrid cloud data platform (HCDP) optimizes both business intelligence (BI) and data science workloads with capabilities such as […]

Chief marketing officers play a critical role in organizational success, as they craft the perfect, targeted messages that travel inside and outside the organization. Insights into how the role of the CMO is evolving are vital for any current or aspiring marketing leader who wants to understand their job and how they can excel in it. To explore trends specific to the CMO role, we conducted a survey of more than 700 current marketing leaders and […]

Healthcare technology management teams are navigating a complex landscape filled with evolving challenges — from the relentless surge of cybersecurity threats to the demanding regulatory landscape — all while managing the proliferation of medical devices. In this on-demand webinar, experts will explore the dynamic intersection of healthcare technology and device security, discussing how a platform-based computerized maintenance management […]