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Facts and Stats

Ultimate list of workplace trends 2023. 2023 has been the year of the buzzword, with an inordinate amount of new workplace phrases suddenly appearing in our inboxes. But what do they actually mean?

New Retail Relevancy Report Unveils ‘Smart Spending’ As Dominant Consumer Mindset In Canada. To help retailers gauge consumer priorities, Mastercard developed The New Retail Relevancy report, looking at how businesses can navigate the exciting future of retail.

4 careers where workers will have to change jobs by 2030 due to AI and shifts in how we shop, according to a McKinsey study. Over 12 million Americans may need to change jobs by 2030 due to the impact of AI, an aging population, and e-commerce, says a new McKinsey Global Institute study.

The Number

20 %

Fully remote work is associated with about 10% to 20% lower productivity than fully in-person work. According to Stanford’s Institute for Economic Policy and Research

Who’s Innovating

Lululemon creates Mental Wellbeing Global Advisory Board. Lululemon has created a Mental Wellbeing Global Advisory Board that is comprised of 11 leaders representing the brand’s key global markets in the wellbeing space.

Amazon is embracing generative AI across every one of its businesses. According to CEO Andy Jassy, "every single one" of the company's businesses has "multiple generative AI initiatives going right now."

CallRail launches CallRail Labs to foster continued AI innovation in partnership with SMBs. CallRail, the AI-powered lead intelligence platform, today announced the launch of its new innovation program, CallRail Labs.

5 steps to drive and foster innovation in IT. By prioritizing technology, people, and customers, IT leaders can future-proof their businesses and move digital transformation forward.

Startup Stories

AWS and Accel Announce Accelerator Program for Generative AI Startups in India. AWS and Accel launch ML Elevate 2023, a six-week accelerator for startups building generative AI applications.

These 6 Startup Founders Gaze Into a Future-of-Work Crystal Ball. Managers used to managing in-person have had to change how they evaluate employees and keep everyone engaged; it’s no longer possible to rely on vibes to measure employee happiness and success.

What Went Wrong With Meesho After 2018? The reputation of Indian startups is deteriorating every day, whether it's due to financial irregularities, consumer and staff abuse, failures in the legal system, or unethical problems.

Insurtech: the interplay between insurance companies and startups. Insurance is one of the oldest industries in the world, dating back to ancient Babylonian times. Despite its longevity, the industry has been slow to adapt to economic changes.

Computer Vision leader Restb.ai named 2023 Innovation Award Finalist for Technology. Restb.ai, a global leader in computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the real estate industry, today announced its selection as a 2023 Inman Innovator Award Finalist in the category honoring top Technology firms.

Best Practices

7 Ways to Successfully Align Your Sales and Marketing Teams. Learn how to create a close collaboration between sales and marketing that can lead to more effective marketing campaigns, an increase in qualified leads, and a boost in revenue.

Canadian Retailers Struggle To Innovate Loyalty Programs Amidst Consumer Dissatisfaction. Programs are everywhere, and more brands are getting on board with having their own reward programs – however, the traditional “spend a dollar, earn a point” is causing programs to be the same, and consumers are not seeing innovation.

Busting The Sustainability Value-Action Gap. A Global Sustainability Study revealed that a whopping 50% of consumers rank sustainability within their top five drivers for value, especially millennials who consider sustainability a crucial criterion for making purchases.

McDonald's viral Grimace shake TikTok trend actually boosted sales. McDonald's execs created a hit menu item that significantly boosted sales and there is absolutely no way they could've seen it happening the way it did.

Walmart Collaborates with Rubi to Pilot Innovative Carbon Capture & Conversion Technology. Companies to pilot symbiotic manufacturing process that converts captured carbon emissions from manufacturing waste streams into textiles.

Here’s how UAE is expanding the horizons of smart mobility. Shared mobility, micro mobility and autonomous vehicles are set to become mainstream in the coming years, say experts

Events

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