A data lake, in essence, is a repository that can store an infinite amount of both structured and unstructured data for later use. In a previous article, we have briefly explained a few noticeable differences between data lakes and data warehouses. Each type of data repository serves a unique purpose. Therefore, instead of replacing one with another, they can be used supplementarily.

To create a positive work environment, your company needs a strong employer brand, an inspiring organisational culture, a clear vision, a well put together strategic plan, and competitive perks and benefits. It is hard work, but worthwhile.  

Inforum 2020 was intended to take place in Las Vegas, but the recent health pandemic completely flipped the plan. Feeling concerned for both participants and its employees, Infor turned the much-anticipated annual event into an astonishing virtual experience in a mere couple of months.

Intercompany Accounting has always been a highly important process for the parent company to get done right. Though expanding the business is seen as a success, managing the accounting and finance side is not an easy job. Companies have always found the work to be significantly challenging and risky, and Intercompany Accounting is one of the top struggles. If done wrong, the company can deal with serious issues and errors in their final financial statements.

Operating a startup is challenging. As a startup owner, you have to wear multiple hats, and the last thing you want to worry about is keeping track of every single receipt. Thus, it is understandable to overlook the accounting function as you are trying to balance your time as much as possible. 

Financial services firms today still face the lingering effects of the latest global financial crisis. What's more, regulatory reform, complex reporting requirements, low interest rates on top of disruptive technologies have forced financial institutions to quickly adopt agile strategies and solutions to stay competitive.

Job interviews are arguably the most beloved employee selection tool. They are so widely used that interviews are synonymous with the hiring process. However, most job interviews are unstructured and prove to be unreliable and ineffective. That is, they fail to predict actual employee performance.

In today’s digital world, data is your most critical asset, and, as such, requires utmost protection from both natural and man-made disasters. This especially holds true for financial data, the blood life of your business. And you cannot do it properly without a disaster recovery plan.

In the last two articles, we discussed the advantages of diversity and inclusion in the workplace as well as some obstacles the HR department might face during the process of building a diverse, equal and inclusive environment. In the next step, we are going to sketch out a thorough plan that helps your organisation to achieve this goal.

After several months of remote work from the office, many organisations and their employees have completely adjusted to business as unusual and found ways to maintain productivity from home.