In the third quarter, human capital management companies focused on innovative approaches and strategic initiatives that led to increased client retention and growth, based on recent earnings calls. All the calls cover the same timeframe, but due to differences in fiscal years, the earnings calls of ... READ MORE >
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Staffing and recruitment companies focus on the future on Q3 earnings calls
For staffing and recruitment companies, the third quarter was a period of navigating economic uncertainties and leveraging strategic initiatives for growth. During earnings calls, Adecco Group AG, Randstad NV, ManpowerGroup Inc., Robert Half Inc., and Kelly Services Inc. highlighted their approaches to ... READ MORE >
Waste management companies focus on strategy and sustainability on Q3 earnings calls
During third-quarter earnings calls for several of the major players in the waste management space, companies addressed how strategic initiatives, technological advancements and sustainability efforts are driving their transformations. Transcripts of the earnings calls were provided by Bloomberg. ... READ MORE >
Marketing and advertising firms talk tech, other growth drivers on Q3 earnings calls
Several major publicly traded players in the marketing and advertising space addressed how technological advancements, strategic growth initiatives and robust cost management practices are driving their transformations on third-quarter earnings calls. Transcripts of the earnings called were provided by ... READ MORE >
Space companies benefiting from rising demand and focus on efficiency, executives say
During fourth-quarter earnings calls, executives in the space industry discussed three levers they are pulling to create business value—sales, operating efficiency and investment. Quarterly sales expanded in the sector, benefiting from increased global demand. At the same time, companies improved ... READ MORE >
Marketing and advertising firms look to provide more value
During fourth-quarter earnings calls for several of the major players in the marketing and advertising space, companies addressed the need to get their houses in order by fully embracing and using artificial intelligence (AI). Firms are striving to become more operationally efficient and enhance their ... READ MORE >
Q3 earnings roundup: Defense tech companies take balanced approach
Defense technology companies continue to face headwinds due to inflationary pressures, increased interest rates and supply chain disruptions. But demand is increasing due to geopolitical risks and national security concerns. During third-quarter earnings calls, defense tech executives highlighted their ... READ MORE >
Space companies leverage new strategies
During third-quarter earnings calls, space executives discussed the use of artificial intelligence (AI) as a critical component of satellite and imagery technology. Solutions are needed at the speed of AI to maintain U.S. tactical prowess against adversarial countries. Rising interest rates had ... READ MORE >
Government services companies strive for innovation
During third-quarter earnings calls, executives in the government services ecosystem addressed the common challenge of how to navigate an increasingly competitive landscape. These calls, transcripts of which were provided by Bloomberg, addressed a wide variety of topics. However, three broad themes ... READ MORE >
CMOs looking to invest in emerging technologies, survey finds
An improved economic environment has led most chief marketing officers to double down on investment and optimization strategies, according to Dentsu's Fall 2023 CMO Navigator. This is in line with RSM’s business services industry outlook, which focuses on companies’ ability to keep up with emerging ... READ MORE >