Harvard Business Review

MARCH 13, 2013

Captive offshore operations centers — company-owned delivery units located in low-cost countries such as India and the Philippines — have come a long way. Originally designed to provide labor cost arbitrage, they are now on the brink of being a source for strategic advantage. But that's not by accident.

Offshoring 8

Offshoring Cost Benchmarking Operations 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

One of the things that surprised me most about security at Facebook is the level of attention and support that we receive from the company’s senior management team. The system was an important development for our team because it gave us a clear, direct metric to demonstrate our value to senior management. Driving Financial Goals.

Team 8

Team P&L Engineering Cost 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

These efforts have enabled operational efficiencies, cost reductions, and greater agility, preparing companies for the next phase of digital transformation: driving growth. This is a break from the traditional paths of finance, sales, and operations to the top spot. Over: CMOs take over new responsibilities.

CEO 8

CEO Marketing Span of Control Sports 8

HR Digest

JANUARY 5, 2022

The idea for this product came from creative brainstorming by two Bosch associates, who secured leadership support to bring their idea to life. Simultaneously, BRGs are empowered to advise Bosch leadership on policies and practices that support associates, emphasize the issues we have in common, and advocate for awareness and inclusion.

Human Resources 52

Human Resources Education Resources Innovation 52

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Who at your company will be put in charge of turning buildings operations from a cost center to a revenue center? And yet few corporate managers are asking such questions, much less taking advantage. Cost Savings. according to IHS, incurring fuel costs in the billions annually.

Energy 8

Energy Resources Cost Center Budgeting 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Who at your company will be put in charge of turning buildings operations from a cost center to a revenue center? And yet few corporate managers are asking such questions, much less taking advantage. Cost Savings. according to IHS, incurring fuel costs in the billions annually.

Energy 8

Energy Resources Information Technology Cost Center 8

LDRLB

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

HR is an enigmatic profession, as the authors write, “the sad reality is—even in today’s enlightened age of recognizing the value of people to the business—too many top executives still view HR as a non-strategic cost center instead of a core, profit-contributing function.” Measuring the people side of the business is tough.

Ulrich 137

Ulrich Metrics Report Storytelling 137