Planning for a Recession: Is the War for Tech Talent Finally Over? | Webinar

September 13, 2022

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Planning for a Recession: Is the War for Tech Talent Finally Over?

Business leaders worldwide are bracing themselves for a possible recession. With increasing cost pressures and talent challenges, what do enterprises need to know to navigate a looming downturn, and could the demand for technology talent be easing up?

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In this webinar, our experts will discuss the latest demand and supply trends, reveal new location hotspots, uncover key strategies best-in-class companies are deploying to position themselves for success, and deliver their predictions for the next 12-24 months.

Questions our experts will answer:

How long will the tech-talent demand-supply gap last?
What are the key skills that leading companies are investing in?
What are the new location hotspots companies are betting on?
How can employers distinguish themselves for niche technology talent?

Who should attend?

CIOs, CTOs, CDOs
EVPs, SVPs, Senior directors of IT
Chief talent officer
Chief HR officer
Director global technology, IT talent strategy
Director global workforce planning
Director workforce transformation

Jimit Arora

Partner

Rohitashwa Aggarwal

Vice President

Aamir Khan

Senior Analyst

Snakes & Ladders: Are You Ready for the GBS Game? | LinkedIn Live

July 20, 2022

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Snakes & Ladders: Are You Ready for the GBS Game?

View the event on LinkedIn, which was delivered live on July 20, 2022.

Global business services (GBS) is a game. There are opportunities. And there are setbacks. 🐍

GBS 2022 is a particularly challenging game to play for leaders. Inflation is pressuring costs. Attrition is gathering steam. Supply chains are crazy. Funding for GBS projects is in question. Oh my!

But with another roll of the dice, possibilities abound: Pull for new services. Supply chain improves. Staff driven by purpose. Take that!

It’s all in how you play the game.

In this LinkedIn Live, our GBS experts and practitioners will discuss the strategies you should consider putting in place, including the “just in case” ones, so you win the ultimate goal of becoming a “GBS recognized as a competitive advantage.” As an attendee, we welcome you to share your experiences and ask the speakers and peer attendees questions.

This LinkedIn Live session will provide meaningful takeaways and practical approaches to address the many challenges and opportunities that await in the remainder of the year.

What questions will the event answer for the participants?

What opportunities and obstacles should GBS leaders prepare for?
What strategies need to be deployed to capitalize on opportunities and overcome obstacles?
What is ophidiophobia, and which of the presenters have it?

Meet the Presenters

Jimit Arora

Partner

Everest Group

Deborah Kops

Executive Advisor, Everest Group

Principal, Sourcing Change

Barbara Hodge

Global Online Editor

Shared Services & Outsourcing Network

Suzanne Leopoldi-Nichols

Chief GBS Officer

WPP, formerly with UPS

GBS Leadership Exchange: Life Sciences GBS Success – Reimagining Operating and Governance Models | Virtual Roundtable

July 14, 2022

GBS Leadership Exchange | Invitation-only event

Life Sciences GBS Success – Reimagining Operating and Governance Models

Thursday, July 14, 2022 |

8:30-10 am EDT / 6-7:30 pm IST

Life sciences GBS organizations today are strategic partners for their enterprises, delivering innovative capabilities for operational and technological advancements. The next wave of evolution for GBS is now upon us and will focus on reaching value beyond arbitrage, growing the enterprise’s top line, and reducing barriers inhibiting GBS-enterprise collaboration.

However, evolution will hinge on a reimagining of the GBS operating and governance models.

Attend our exclusive virtual roundtable, “Life Sciences GBS Success – Reimagining Operating and Governance Models,” on Thursday, July 14, 2022, 8:30 am – 10:00 am EDT / 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm IST.

In this collaborative session, our analysts will lead a conversation with you and your industry peers exploring the operating and governance model changes that are critical to position GBS for sustained success.

What you will take away

Together, we’ll discuss the key priorities for the future of life sciences GBS organizations, including:

The 2025 vision for life sciences GBS organizations
Key areas and enablers for future value creation
Futuristic operating and governance models
Success-driving actions and approaches for life sciences GBS leaders
Success stories and ideas from best-in-class peers

Who should attend?

GBS leaders
GBS strategy leaders
GBS site leaders

Virtual Roundtable Guidelines

This event is available to our GBS Leadership Exchange members only. The only price of admission is participation. Attendees should be prepared to share their experiences and be willing to engage in discourse.

Participation is limited to enterprises (no service providers), and Everest Group must approve each attendance request to ensure an appropriate size and mix of participants. The sessions are 90 minutes in duration and include introductions, a short presentation, and a facilitated discussion.

Jimit Arora

Partner

Bharath M

Practice Director

Kushagra Singh

Senior Analyst

How to Effectively Attract and Drive Productivity within the Tech Workforce | Webinar

June 7, 2022

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

How to Effectively Attract and Drive Productivity within the Tech Workforce

Access the on-demand webinar, which was delivered live on June 7, 2022.

The pandemic undoubtedly accelerated digital transformation worldwide, creating a booming demand for tech talent that is not slowing down. Businesses need technology-focused workers to help execute existing and evolving digital transformation, adopt new processes, and innovate.

Creating a standout employee value proposition is now a cornerstone of success for recruiting and keeping tech talent. But that’s not the endgame. In this ever-evolving work environment, employers need to constantly refine organizational practices, levers, and metrics to drive productivity among tech workforce and maximize potential.

What questions will the on-demand webinar answer for the participants?

What helps attract high potential tech talent, and what is driving them away?
Who are some of the best employers of tech talent?
What are the prevailing best practices pertaining to productivity measurement and improvement within tech services?

Who should attend?

CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, CIOs, CTOs, CDOs
EVPs / SVPs / Senior directors of IT
Chief talent officer
Chief HR officer
Director global technology / IT talent strategy
Director global workforce planning
Director workforce transformation

Jimit Arora

Partner

Rohitashwa Aggarwal

Vice President

Top Employers for Tech Talent – Who is Winning the Tech Talent War? | LinkedIn Live

May 18, 2022

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Top Employers for Tech Talent – Who is Winning the Tech Talent War?

View the event on LinkedIn, which was delivered live on May 18, 2022.

The expectations of today’s technology workforce have changed and continue to evolve. As a result, employers are needing to focus on creating compelling employee value propositions, especially in light of the Great Resignation and the persistent demand for talent required by digital growth. 💥

📣Join this LinkedIn Live event to hear our analysis of the top US employers across key industries for tech talent and explore the reasons that set best-in-class firms apart. This analysis will focus specifically on the tech workforce – a first of its kind in the market.

Karl Sprules, Head of Global Technology and Operations, AllianceBernstein, will be joining the event to discuss the culture and environment that AllianceBernstein has cultivated to recruit and retain tech talent, which has earned them the No. 1 spot on the Financial Services ranking.

Our experts will also share critical insights into what today’s tech workforce truly wants, and what potential employers could be overlooking.

What questions will the event answer for the participants?
✔️Who are the best employers of tech talent among the largest US firms?
✔️What makes the best employers stand out?
✔️What helps attract and drive away high-potential tech talent?

Meet the Speakers

Jimit Arora

Partner

Everest Group

Karl Sprules

Head of Global Technology and Operations

AllianceBernstein

Ashwin Venkatesan

Vice President

Everest Group

Risk Mitigation Strategies for Today’s Outsourcing Portfolio | Virtual Roundtable

April 21, 2022

Virtual Roundtable

Risk Mitigation Strategies for Today’s Outsourcing Portfolio

April 21, 2022 |

9 am CDT | 10 am EDT | 3 pm BST | 7:30 pm IST

Summary

With unsteadying threats like the talent shortage, geopolitical crises, and black swan events becoming increasingly common, enterprises, such as yours, are hyper-focused on risk mitigation to ensure the value of outsourcing portfolio strategies.

Discuss this topic in our exclusive virtual roundtable, Risk Mitigation Strategies for Today’s Outsourcing Portfolio, on Thursday, April 21, 2022, 9 am CDT / 10 am EDT.

What you will take away

In this collaborative session, you and other attendees will have the opportunity to discuss how to shape your outsourcing portfolio strategies to mitigate the impact of risks (especially geopolitical risks such as the Ukraine-Russia crisis) and yield the best outcomes.

The conversation will explore:

Types of service providers
Organizational strategies when selecting Tier 1 vs. Tier 2 providers
Where enterprises are using service providers and at what scale

Who should attend?

Sourcing leaders
Vendor management leaders
Outsourcing and IT/business process department leaders
Strategy and growth leaders

Virtual Roundtable Guidelines

The only price of admission is participation – attendees should be prepared to share their experiences and be willing to engage in discourse.

Jimit Arora

Partner

Amy Fong

Partner, Sourcing and Vendor Management

Bhanushee Malhotra

Practice Director

Key Global Services Trends Shaping 2022

April 13, 2022

Key Global Services Trends Shaping 2022 | On-demand Webinar

The global services industry has found its stride coming out of 2021, showing transformational growth and ceaseless resilience with no sign of slowing down.

In this webinar, our experts break down key global services market developments and explore trends in outsourcing and the global in-house market. The speakers also report insights on talent, location activity, service provider M&A activity, and the key trends likely to shape the global services industry in 2022.

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During this session, attendees learn:

How the global services market performed and key developments in outsourcing in 2021
Insights on the growth of the GBS market
The evolution of the delivery center location strategy
Expectations for 2022 and how to continue to prepare
Key factors for success for this year

Who should attend?

Market Vista Members
CEOs and CXOs
Global sourcing mangers
Vendor managers
Buyers and providers of services
Locations portfolio strategy professionals
Leaders of workforce strategy

Our Experts

Jimit Arora

Managing Partner

Prashray Kala

Partner, GS

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GTBSC’s Global Event Series: Addressing the Global Talent Crisis | Webinar

March 29, 2022

Jimit Arora, Partner at Everest Group, will be speaking at Global Technology & Business Services Council’s event on March 29, where he will be discussing, “Research and Statistics on Current Talent Situation Across the World — the Talent Heatmap.”

The full event will take a look at the current talent situation across different geographies and propose solutions to the crisis not just by better balancing global supply and demand, but by accessing flexible resourcing, gig workers, open talent, impact sourcing, automation, and other technologies and skills convergence programs.

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When

Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 6:15 am CST, 7:15 am EST, 11:15 am GMT, 4:45 pm IST

Presenters

Jimit Arora

Partner, Everest Group

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Why Inclusivity is Essential in Building Your Tech Talent Workforce | LinkedIn Live

March 24, 2022

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Why Inclusivity is Essential in Building Your Tech Talent Workforce

March 24, 2022 |

11:00 AM CDT | 12:00 PM EDT

The boom in hiring for engineering and IT skills has been met with a global imbalance between the demand and available supply of these needed skills. To navigate the talent shortage challenge, businesses are revamping their strategies and putting a greater focus on initiatives like inclusivity to find talent. Targeting marginalized and excluded groups and even exploring new geographies provides businesses with the opportunity to uncover and acquire new tech talent.

Join this LinkedIn Live session to learn:

How businesses are turning to alternative sources of talent to meet the tech talent need
What businesses should be doing to search for tech talent
What can be learned from other business sector

Our Speakers

Jimit Arora

Partner

Rita N. Soni

Principal Analyst

5 Success-driving Actions IT Workforce Leaders Need in 2022 | Webinar

February 1, 2022

on-demAND EXPERT PANEL

5 Success-driving Actions IT Workforce Leaders Need in 2022

Access the on-demand webinar, which was delivered live on February 1, 2022.

In 2021, IT workforce attrition rates increased by 10% across roles and regions – and time to hire took two to three times longer than the norm. The current global IT talent shortage will be a long-term challenge, with the possibility of lasting the next three years.

Organizations need to arm themselves with the resources to develop world-class talent capabilities to find and keep talent.

This expert panel discussion reveals the implications of the IT talent shortage and five success-driving actionable steps for IT workforce executives to build a fit-for-purpose IT workforce in the mid- to long-term.

The panel explores the following topics:

Why the global IT talent demand-supply gap will be a multi-year phenomenon
The lessons learned from the intense IT talent scramble in 2021
Strategic imperatives and options that IT workforce development teams and leaders need to know

Who should attend?

IT executives
IT strategy leaders
IT workforce strategy/planning leaders
IT talent acquisition leaders

Rohitashwa Aggarwal

Vice President

Jimit Arora

Partner

Michel Janssen

Chief Research Officer

Ashwin Venkatesan

Vice President

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