SSON Research & Analytics Blogs

Inside GBS: What’s Changing, and Why It Matters Now
- Posted by Barbara Hodge on June 24, 2025

Highlights from ongoing GBS research on the shift towards value add, and the roadblocks that need to be prioritized,

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Beyond Cost: How the World’s Best GBS Are Redefining Value and Impact
- Posted by Naomi Secor on June 23, 2025

Drawing on SSON Research & Analytics’ World’s Best GBS 2025 study, this article explores the strategies that set top performers apart...

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Just dropped the highlights from our webinar - talent, risk, and location strategy. Here’s the gist.
- Posted by Barbara Hodge on May 9, 2025

The highlights from our recent webinar on location strategy include our research findings on talent, risk, and opportunity.

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Mind the Gap: Rethinking Roles, Skills, and Talent for the Digital GBS Era
- Posted by Naomi Secor on May 9, 2025

We talk a lot about digital transformation, but most teams are still relying on outdated workflows, legacy job descriptions, and manual handoffs.

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It’s Official—GBS has Outgrown Its Old Job Description.
- Posted by Naomi Secor on April 24, 2025

Global Business Services has moved beyond its origins in cost efficiency. It’s now expected to lead enterprise transformation, embed AI, enable agility....

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Navigating the North Star ⭐ of GBS Excellence
- Posted by Naomi Secor on March 20, 2025

Explore how these guiding principles can transform your GBS operations and position your organization for sustained excellence.

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Elevating Service Management for Strategic Growth
- Posted by Barbara Hodge on March 4, 2025

Effective service management is essential for organizations looking to maximize value and drive sustainable growth.

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SSON Research & Analytics announces 5 finalists for coveted World's Best GBS Award 2025
- Posted by Naomi Secor on February 24, 2025

SSON Research & Analytics names 5 finalists for the 2025 World's Best GBS Award, winner to be announced in March...

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