Q4 Agenda: What Companies Prioritize for Year-End Success

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What happened in the Tech ecosystem in September????

• ?? Global Hiring Outlook for Q4 - The net employment outlook for Q4 is +30 percent, up one percent from Q4 2022, and a two percent increase from last quarter. The data for Q4 reveals employers continue to plan measured hiring despite economic uncertainties.
• ?? The Technological Boom of Latin America: Fintech and Brazil Lead the Change - A new study by Distrito reveals the explosive growth of the startup ecosystem in Latin America, with Brazil and the FinTech sector taking center stage. Over 33,000 active startups and 45 “unicorns” signal the region’s high potential.
• ?? LinkedIn goes big on new AI tools - The company is unveiling a string of new AI features spanning its job hunting, marketing, and sales products. They include a big update to its Recruiter talent sourcing platform, with AI assistance built into it throughout; an AI-powered LinkedIn Learning coach; and a new AI-powered tool for marketing campaigns.

• ?? The ‘Found Money’ Innovators: How Startups Are Unlocking Cash For Financial Resilience - The ranks of America’s financially vulnerable are rising dramatically. Critically, there is a fundamental lack of emergency cash cushions for most Americans: ~50% are spending more than they make every year and few have the $2000 in recommended emergency cash savings that drives financial security.

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As the final quarter of the year unfolds, businesses around the world are gearing up for a sprint to the finish line. Q4 It's a time when strategic planning, execution, and careful prioritization can make the difference between meeting annual goals and finishing the year on a high note.

One of the most significant aspects of this Q4 agenda for companies is setting the budget for the upcoming year, and a key component of this financial planning is allocating resources for new positions.

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