M Squared Consulting today announced that Jerry Potts and Holly Pietrofesa have joined its growing Technology Practice, both in the position of Vice President of Business Development.

Performance-driven and focused on client cultivation initiatives, Jerry Potts joins M Squared from Symbio Solutions in Dallas, Texas, where he worked as Regional Sales Director since 2009.  Prior to that, Potts worked in a variety of senior sales positions at On Assignment and The Allegis Group.  Throughout his career, Potts has achieved an impressive level of success as a skilled negotiator and consummate sales professional.  Read more...

With the speed of business today, a wasted moment can represent a missed opportunity to grow sales or mitigate risk.  A portfolio manager hears about a stock freefall on the car radio and responds before getting to the office. A pharmaceutical executive acts on reports of the approval or rejection of a competitor’s new drug.  A bank director immediately adjusts lending rates following an announcement by the Federal Reserve Board.  Read more...

In a continuing effort to keep an eye on the ever-evolving workforce — especially as it relates to the flexible workforce and the “new world of work” — we are always on the lookout for current news stories, interesting tidbits and thoughtful commentary. 

This week, we feature:

• A positively upbeat article about the high-tech boom happening in San Francisco
• Seven helpful tips for rolling out a flexible workforce effort on a global scale
• An interesting recap of today’s top five “Need-to-Know” trends in the job market

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M Squared Consulting today released a new white paper titled “Flexible Business Strategies in a Flat World.”  The white paper details why today’s successful businesses must be flat, fast and flexible, especially when it comes to managing talent and developing human resource strategies. 

“Use of the flexible workforce proliferated during the recession as many large organizations eliminated full-time workers to deal with change,” writes author John Kunzweiler, CEO of M Squared Consulting.  “However, what started as an economic reaction has now become a strategic imperative.”  Read more...

Change is never easy, but there are times when the magnitude of what needs to be done seems overwhelming.  Since the Affordable Care Act was passed by Congress last year, the healthcare industry has been faced with unprecedented mandates for change and compliance.  There are many components to this healthcare overhaul legislation – each with its unique implications for the organization tasked with achieving it.  

The new legislation impacts nearly every aspect of how doctors, hospitals, insurers, pharmaceutical and life science companies interact with consumers, from reporting practices to process design, internal and external communications, health records management, medical device management, employee training, and more.   Read more...

In a continuing effort to keep an eye on the ever-evolving workforce — especially as it relates to the flexible workforce and the “new world of work” — we are always on the lookout for current news stories, interesting tidbits and thoughtful commentary. 

This week, we feature:  Read more...

• Insight about the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness forum that recently took place in Palo Alto
• An article that underscores why managing and ensuring compliance for the flexible workforce is a growing need
• A top-line analysis that provides helpful insight for positioning companies and individuals for future success

M Squared today released a new white paper titled “Operational Excellence: A Daily Focus for Today’s Successful Businesses.” It outlines why achieving operational excellence is more important than ever, and how many companies are meeting their operational goals in today’s challenging economic environment.

“Given the quickly changing business climate, the principles and processes of operational excellence should not be limited to board meetings or strategic planning sessions,” writes author Colleen Lingane, Senior Vice President of Sales. “Operational excellence must be a daily focus for any company that desires sustained market leadership.”  Read more...