How to Survive and Thrive in the Application Economy

whitePaper | December 1, 2021

The health and vibrancy of our national economy depends on the health and vibrancy of our organizations. How an organization is staffed is a key driver of its health. Yet only one in three executives rates his or her company as “very effective” at reducing unsuccessful hiring decisions (Bravery et al., 2019). Thus, industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologists help organizations thrive by choosing the right talent for the right job at the right time, using the most accurate, cost effective, and fair tools available (Ployhart, Schmitt, & Tippins, 2017).

whitePaper | April 16, 2020

A well-built store—one that is consistent with others under a retailer’s umbrella—is a powerful tool for communicating a brand. In fact, arguably nothing (beyond the product itself) is a more tangible signifier of the brand than the store environment. This puts the store planning team in the position of acting as brand managers and means that for the construction manager, whether he/she is employed in house by the retail company or as a contractor specializing in retail construction, understanding the brand (the retailer’s goals, visions, and marketing strategies) is a cornerstone of day-to-day work.

whitePaper | May 20, 2021

AI has become a strategic imperative. Early adopters are achieving massive returns, while others risk falling behind. Yet, with AI knowledge and resources scarce, most companies cannot copy the FAANG approach. Even if their vast resources were more readily available, it’s hard to reboot an organization without disrupting the bottom line. Most executives need to work with the resources available — their existing people, processes, and technology.

whitePaper | February 23, 2023

In December 2022, Rackspace Technology® polled 1,420 IT professionals throughout the world and across multiple industry verticals. Survey respondents worked in financial services, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, government and healthcare in the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

whitePaper | April 16, 2020

LaSalle is one of the world’s leaders in real estate investment management, with a history over 40 years long. LaSalle, an independent subsidiary of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated, manages over $68 billion in assets across 17 countries.

whitePaper | March 30, 2022

This paper presents data from a large-scale study on how code quality impacts software companies in terms of time-to-market and product experience. We conclude with an analysis of the impact and specific recommendations towards successful software development.