I’ve previously written about how approaching procurement with a sole focus on cost saving can end up costing you more money in the long run, but I wanted to elaborate on one particular point I raised within that article. And, that’s how investing in your employees can benefit your bottom line. It’s becoming widely recognised […]
How to Roll out a Translation Service Staff Will Want to Use
3rd of 3 articles: How to buy language translation services The first and second articles in this 3-part Translation Solutions mini-series covered spend analysis, stakeholder engagement, building a business case, creating a sourcing team, asking intelligent questions to select the right supplier and assessing quality. But how do you make sure the language translation agency […]
The Key to Successful Change Management
Organisations are at their most vulnerable during periods of change. There is always a risk when trying something new, and in business this risk can carry very high financial and reputational costs. But, that doesn’t mean businesses should avoid change. In fact, they need to embrace it. Change is a necessary thing for any business […]
The Benefits and Pitfalls of a Remote Working Team
There’s no doubt that remote working is the future. Research has found that, on the whole, people who work remotely are happier. Among millennials, 70% already spend their time working away from office, while 40% of 50 years or older are making the transition to a remote working lifestyle. When executed in the right way […]
When Saving Money Costs You More
Some people believe that a procurement strategy is simply a cost-saving gimmick: it analyses your business and sees where you can trim the fat to make a leaner and meaner organisation. But a good procurement strategy does a lot more than that. It isn’t always about cutting costs. There are many other ways Business Focused […]
