Subtle shifts in mergers and acquisitions trends, demand, and talent were sources of excitement for government services executives during fourth-quarter earnings calls, transcripts provided by Bloomberg show. While each company has its own strategy and areas of focus, three common themes emerged: a ... READ MORE >
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Workforce, trade, capital: Conference highlights top manufacturing sector issues in Canada
Workforce dynamics, productivity, advanced technology investments and trade policies are some of the critical issues defining the future of Canada’s manufacturing sector, as highlighted at the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters 2023 National Manufacturing Conference in early November. The ... READ MORE >
Tech employment levels off; layoffs may be shifting toward middle market
Tech employment fluctuations have calmed over the past few months as layoff announcements from large public technology companies slow. Revised seasonal tech employment was 3,095,000 in June, the same figure as in April and May, according to the June jobs report released Friday by the Bureau of ... READ MORE >
AI advancements may be easing impact of tech sector layoffs
Two focus areas in the technology sector so far this year—advancements in generative artificial intelligence and industry layoffs—may be offsetting each other when it comes to their net impact on the tech workforce. From January to April, 135,000 tech workers were laid off (according to Crunchbase), ... READ MORE >
Private equity investment a bright spot for tech, media, telecom companies
In the first 10 months of 2022, private equity investment in technology, media and telecommunication (TMT) companies increased, indicating bright spots in the investment landscape for middle market companies in this sector even though venture capital and private corporate M&A investment activity ... READ MORE >
Government services companies enthusiastic about infrastructure and 5G
The government services ecosystem in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2021 was enthusiastic about opportunities related to infrastructure and 5G. The mergers and acquisitions environment is active but somewhat throttled. Labor remains a pressing issue, but hybrid work patterns are providing greater ... READ MORE >
Technology, media and telecom industry outlook: Spring 2022
The technology, media and telecom sectors have been influential during the pandemic, maintaining and even increasing productivity, efficiency and connectivity for companies and individuals alike. The momentum within the industry shows no signs of slowing down, as investment activity continues to surge and ... READ MORE >
3 priorities for insurers in the future of work: Spring 2022 outlook
At a glance A confluence of pressures is forcing many insurance companies to reinvent their traditional operating models. Insurers are modernizing their legacy systems, creating connected networks across the enterprise, and expanding their vendor partnerships, all while improving employees’ work ... READ MORE >
The automotive sector as a blueprint for robotics in manufacturing: Spring 2022 outlook
At a glance While the automotive industry today has the highest robotic density compared to other manufacturing sectors, demand for automation is growing outside of the auto space. In 2020, U.S. non-automotive manufacturers’ robotics orders, led by the electronics industry with 23% growth, ... READ MORE >
Robots rise on the shop floor: Spring 2022 outlook
At a glance Labor challenges, along with the fact that capital is still readily accessible, have strengthened the case for companies to make investments in robotics and automation. The International Federation of Robotics projects the recent economic boom following the pandemic’s initial sharp ... READ MORE >