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Latest Reports
Redefining Humanity: The Next Evolutionary Leap?
In an era dominated by discussions on technology and automation, a deeper, more existential question is emerging: What does it mean to be human? This conversation is shifting beyond the confines of traditional tech discourse to explore the intersection of society, spirituality, medicine, space, and the forces that will shape the next 15 years of civilization. The recent Synapse Conclave, a two-day conference featuring over 40 thought leaders from various walks of life, explored the forces shaping the future, challenging long-held assumptions and posing urgent questions about the trajectory of human identity.
Residual Value Forecast March 2025
Our quarterly Residual Value Forecast (RVF) report provides forecasts for the following categories of IT equipment: desktop computers, laptops, network equipment, printers, servers, storage devices, and other IT equipment. It also includes residual values for other non-IT equipment in the following categories: copiers, material handling equipment (forklifts), mail equipment, medical equipment, test equipment, and miscellaneous equipment such as manufacturing machinery and NC machines. Residual Value Forecasts are provided for five years for end-user, wholesale, and orderly liquidation values (OLV) prices.
Avasant Research Releases its Annual Benchmarks for HR Budget, Spending, and Staffing
The human resources (HR) function is no longer limited to recruitment and basic employee management. It has evolved into a strategic enabler responsible for driving business value through enhanced talent management, intelligent automation, and process optimization. This Research Byte is a brief description of some of the findings in our HR Budgets, Staffing, and Process Metrics 2024/2025 study.
Human Resources Budgets, Staffing, and Process Metrics 2024/2025: Chapter 10: Process Manufacturing
Chapter 10 provides benchmarks for process manufacturers. Process manufacturers are defined as those where the production process adds value by mixing, separating, forming, or chemical reaction. The sector includes manufacturers of chemicals, petrochemicals, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, food and beverage products, cosmetics, building materials, packaging materials, steel, glass, paper products, and other process-manufactured goods.
Human Resources Budgets, Staffing, and Process Metrics 2024/2025: Chapter 9: Discrete Manufacturing
Chapter 9 provides benchmarks for discrete manufacturing organizations. Discrete manufacturers are defined as those where the production process adds value by fabricating or assembling individual (discrete) unit production. The category includes manufacturers of consumer products, athletic equipment, industrial equipment, telecommunications equipment, aerospace products, furniture, auto parts, electrical parts, medical devices, and electronic devices, among other products.
Human Resources Budgets, Staffing, and Process Metrics 2024/2025: Chapter 8: Life Sciences
Chapter 8 provides benchmarks for life sciences companies.
Human Resources Budgets, Staffing, and Process Metrics 2024/2025: Chapter 7: Healthcare Provider
Chapter 7 provides benchmarks for healthcare providers, including hospitals, group of hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare services providers.
Human Resources Budgets, Staffing, and Process Metrics 2024/2025: Chapter 6: Healthcare Payor
Chapter 6 provides benchmarks for health insurance companies. The firms in this sector include companies that sell medical and dental insurance along with healthcare providers that also offer health insurance plans and function as healthcare payors.
Human Resources Budgets, Staffing, and Process Metrics 2024/2025: Chapter 5: Energy and Utilities
Chapter 5 provides benchmarks for public utilities, oil and gas producers, service companies, and midstream distributors across all organization sizes. The respondents in this sector include public utilities (water, gas, and electric), integrated energy companies, upstream exploration and production companies, natural gas companies, pipeline operators, and other energy and utilities companies.
Human Resources Budgets, Staffing, and Process Metrics 2024/2025: Chapter 4: Banking and Finance
Chapter 4 provides benchmarks for banking and financial services companies. The firms in this sector include commercial banks, investment banks, credit unions, mortgage lenders, consumer finance lenders, and other types of lenders and financial services providers.
