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Service Type: Consulting
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How business architecture helps you navigate a tough economic backdrop
By Michael Downie – Senior Consultant
Although we aren’t in a recession yet – indicators are still pointing to an economic downturn – the macro economic environment, with the highest inflation in 15 years and climbing interest rates is a tough one for businesses to navigate. When times are difficult, organisations should be looking to tighten their business operations to stem unnecessary spend and ensure resources are maximised. Business architecture is a good place to start.
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Blending nearshore and onshore: The best way to structure a digitalisation team
By Paul ten Haaf – Partner
There were few silver linings to the COVID-19 pandemic. But showing that remote working is possible was one of them. For companies who were unsure of nearshoring (the process of sending technology or business processes to a mid-distance location) or offshoring (the same to a long distance location), the pandemic demonstrated how having a multi-location workforce can work – and not just work, but work better than it did before. As a result, post pandemic, the blended, hybrid model has evolved, with people working from home and the office, and organisations operating teams across a mix of locations and working environments.
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International Women’s Day: Women’s journeys in tech, data and consulting
2023 marks the 47th International Women’s Day (IWD). The United Nations created IWD as a marker to recognise women’s suffrage and the journey to equality that women have been on in the last century. And it’s very recent history. In Europe, Finland was the first country to give women the vote in 1906, with Lichtenstein being the last country to join the movement in 1984.
Along with other diversity issues, such as race, sexuality and background, Valcon recognises the importance of gender equality in the workforce and strives to create equal education, job opportunities and salaries for women. To mark the 2023 IWD, Valcon has spoken to women across its geographies and business areas to get their views and perspectives on women in consultancy, technology and data. Please read on to get their thoughts on what it is like to be a woman working in our industry.
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Tips for Women in the Workplace: Insights from two female leaders at Valcon
Women have come a long way in the world of work, but there is still a long way to go. According to a study by McKinsey (Nov, 2022), women are still underrepresented in leadership positions and many women still face gender bias and discrimination in the workplace.
At Valcon we believe in a diverse workforce. And today we are happy to share insights and advice from two female leaders at Valcon, Bianca den Elsen, Managing Partner Valcon NL and Susanne Guntermann, Partner Financial Services. Here are some of their tips for working women:
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Data Management for major global investment bank
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24/7 A Day In The Life of a Valcon Employee | Natalie Small
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Is the chief procurement officer extinct? Meet the chief resource officer
By Ulrick Sebber – Associate Partner, Lars Thorgaard Henriksen – Associate Partner, Erik Lind Olsen – Partner
Are you ready to take the leap into the future of procurement? The world of business is changing fast and pushing our focus away from costs towards sustainable value. Procurement is becoming a central aspect for companies’ strategic approach to sustainability, and the new role of a Chief Resource Officer is needed to lead this change and take on responsibilities such as keeping your resources in check, get ahead of the competition and become a leader in sustainable sourcing.
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Insight into the 2023 strategy and growth plans
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New Head of Technology in the UK