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| Wednesday, May 6, 2009
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Companies expect headcount reductions and budget cuts across Europe and US, but survey reveals outlook varies significantly
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) shows that, while headcount and HR budget projections vary significantly across Europe, all organisations surveyed forecast reductions to an extent - with some clearly succumbing to urgent pressures to cut costs potentially to the detriment of long-term business health. Additionally, further negative news from related PwC research conducted in the US suggests European organisations may need to steel themselves for further challenges.
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IAOP ranks best outsourcing providers and releases first advisors list
Accenture and IBM were named to the top two positions for the second consecutive year in the Global Outsourcing 100, and PricewaterhouseCoopers was recognized as the number one advisor and Quint Wellington Redwood as the leading niche firm in the first World’s Best Outsourcing Advisors list.
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Accenture identifies winning supply chain capabilities for challenging economic times
In its most comprehensive supply chain study to date, Accenture has identified supply chain capabilities that are directly linked to cost effectiveness and superior customer service, providing new insight at a time when executives are under intense pressure to reduce costs while maintaining business performance.
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Atos Origin acquires national SAP implementation partner in China
Atos Origin has acquired Shanghai Covics Business Solution Ltd.(Shanghai Covics), a Chinese SAP consultancy and SAP system integration services provider. It’s the first acquisition carried out by Atos Origin in China and in the Asia-Pacific region as well.
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Capgemini posts stable first-quarter 2009 revenues
The Capgemini Group posted consolidated revenues for first quarter 2009 of €2.205 billion, up 0.9% compared with the same year-ago period and down 0.3% like-for-like (constant Group structure and exchange rates).
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Deloitte recognized as “Best Employer” in the Middle East
Deloitte & Touche Middle East has been recognised as one of the Best Employers in the Middle East, following the results of a study by Hewitt Associates, the global human resources consulting firm.
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Cognizant Q1 revenue up 16% year-over-year
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, a provider of information technology, consulting and business process outsourcing services, said revenue for the first quarter of 2009 rose to $745.9 million, up 16% from $643.1 million in the first quarter of 2008.
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| Thought Leadership |
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Is it sweet to tweet? - To Twitter or not to Twitter
(Clive Sexton - Impact Executives)
Many rich, famous celebrities have embraced Twitter - Stephen Fry, I believe, is the 2nd most prolific tweeter in the world. And professionals in the interim management world aren’t far behind.
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Growth management: Two hats are better than one
(Andrew Lester)
Andy Harrison CEO of easyJet says Growth management: Two hats are better than one “has a simple powerful message, written in a really user friendly way...This book gives a well structured, practical, easy to use guide on how to embed growth in an organisation”.
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