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How to Improve Sales in an IT Staffing Organization

Force Management

Job growth in the IT sector is outpacing all other sectors and expected to grow 13% by 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The staffing organizations that will excel in this unique environment will have tools, processes, and content behind how they address these customer and candidate dynamics.

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HubSpot's 2025 State of Cold Calling Report [Data From 350+ Sales Professionals]

Hubspot Sales

And where might it be headed in 2026 and beyond? Heres a look at that distribution: Our respondents also had varying degrees of seniority within their organizations, but they predominantly identified as being at the associate and management levels. But where does it stand in 2025? Theyre employed by businesses of virtually all sizes.

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5 Steps to a Successful Economic Development Plan (With Examples)

Envisio

Engage key players Hold informal discussions with local government, business leaders, and community organizations. The City of Corinth demonstrates the importance of a well-organized economic development team in turning strategic goals into tangible results. Their plan for long-term, large-scale investments (e.g.

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AI-Powered Account-Based Selling: What’s Changing in 2025?

Arpedio

One of the biggest challenges many organizations face is the presence of data silos. To overcome these barriers, its essential for organizations to centralize their data and ensure that its properly structured and maintained. Sales teams often struggle with fragmented data scattered across multiple systems, platforms, and departments.

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3 Exceptional Examples of Strategic Planning in Higher Education

Envisio

By 2026, Green River College will have established an extensive student onboarding procedure, ensuring that all students develop educational, financial, and career transition plans within their first two quarters of enrollment. The six strategic pillars of focus (and their success metrics) are: 1.

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The Complete Guide to Digital Entrepreneurship

Hubspot Sales

Digital marketing is expected to reach $786 billion by 2026. Or perhaps you’re using organic materials or fair-trade products. If you’re still on the fence about whether to try your hand at starting a digital brand, keep these benefits in mind. You can benefit from a rapidly growing market. That’s especially true in retail.

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Navigating Change: A Blueprint for Taming Strategic Drift 

Planview

As organizations rush to capitalize on AI strategies, many of them meet the same challenge they’ve met before – strategic drift. Strategic drift could cost organizations up to $1.4 trillion dollars a year by 2026. A startling 85% of executives say their organization’s ability to adapt to change falls short.