How the pandemic impacted the world of management consulting
The pandemic shocked the world and changed many businesses forever. Initially, we expected management consultant demand to suffer as companies reduced costs, but demand grew. According to a report by Source Global Research, the global consulting market grew by 4.1% in...
Breaking down the future trends of Experience Design
In today's podcast, Anthony and Luke discuss the future trends of Experience Design. Over the past few years, the field of customer engagement has been revolutionized by the introduction of terms like UX and UI. As companies strive to create better user experiences,...
How is MarTech affecting the Customer Experience from a digital marketing perspective
MarTech is a term that refers to the combination of marketing and technology. The modern marketing executive uses various technologies, tools, and platforms to assist marketers in achieving their goals, such as reaching out to their target audience, driving traffic to...
How do UX (User Experience) and CX (Customer Experience) differ, and how do they connect to strengthen a brand?
UX and CX are becoming increasingly important as brands search for a way to stand out. In addition, customers have become more demanding and have many online avenues to voice their frustrations with brands that do not meet their expectations. As a result, companies...
What are the main challenges of digital transformation in Japan?
In today's podcast, Anthony and Luke discuss the main challenges of digital transformation in Japan. While Japan is seen globally as a country at the forefront of digital transformation, steps are still required to become a world leader. In many aspects, they believe...
The Importance of the Human Touch: Bringing Back the F2F Interview to Attract Top Talent
As the worst of the Covid pandemic fades away, many companies continue to rely solely on virtual interviews instead of face-to-face (F2F) interviews. However, this approach can make job opportunities seem like items in a shop, and companies risk losing the opportunity...
How to explain multiple job changes in interviews
Constant career changes, while becoming more common in Japan, still unfortunately holds with it a stigma of unreliability. Having to defend against multiple career changes in an interview can be tricky and oftentimes frustrating, with candidates seemingly starting on...
The digital marketing pathway approach
Through digitalization getting your company's message out to the marketplace has never been easier. Online marketing has dramatically impacted the advertising industry, allowing companies of all sizes to run their marketing campaigns online. The challenge in a crowded...
Why a boutique recruitment firm outperforms global retained firms consistently in Japan
Retained and contingent services are both recruitment services, but they differ in the way they are structured and the benefits they offer. Retained services are typically more comprehensive and offer a more proactive approach to recruitment. They involve a long-term...
The Difference Between Program Management and Project Management
Programs and projects are at the heart of many business endeavors. To use a metaphor, projects are like trains operated by project managers, who help pull the work of a team to achieve goals and ultimately arrive with a finished good or service. To continue with the...