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Employee mental health is about your bottom line more than it is about their well-being. Studies show a direct link between poor mental health, increased absenteeism, and decreased productivity. This translates into a loss of working hours, increase in errors, and lack of initiatives. Fair or poor mental health results in an average of 12 […]

Leaders are nurtured, rarely born. Leadership is one of the most used buzzwords in the business world. Moreover, companies invest thousands from their annual budgets training their managers on how to become effective leaders.  However, 50% of new managers are rated as “ineffective in their roles” by their superiors and 40% completely fail within the

A historic boom is already on its way in the Saudi Arabian healthcare sector. Driven by its ambitious goals, the kingdom is actively seeking partnerships with the private sector – local, regional, and international – to unlock the sector’s immense potential. This strategic shift aims to grow the private sector’s contribution to GDP from 40%

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are best viewed as a spectrum, where one end is a company completely absorbing the other and at the other end two very equal entities joining forces. However, in reality, the latter rarely happens. Usually, one entity has some degree of an upper hand during the M&A negotiation process. There are

One of the biggest moves for a company is the acquisition of or merger with another. It typically means growth and a brighter future. However, amidst the boardroom buzz and strategic planning, a crucial element can sometimes get overlooked: the human factor.  The success of any merger and acquisition (M&A) hinges on its people, and

The Saudi Arabian healthcare sector has been undergoing a period of significant transformation for several years. As the Kingdom strives to deliver world-class medical care to its citizens, understanding the competitive landscape is crucial. VALUWIT with 30 years of experience in the region’s healthcare sector has worked on numerous projects, most of which begin with

Design thinking isn’t a new concept. The term was coined in the late 1960s. However, it gained significant traction in recent years, following the growth of what’s dubbed as a ‘design-led’ approach. By prioritizing design, companies become inherently customer-centric. This shift in focus, from assumptions to understanding customer needs, is key to success.  A 10-year

Every business leader tries to grow as fast as possible, in many cases even before they get their feet on solid ground. That’s why around 20% of new businesses fail within the first two years, while only about 25% make it to their 15th anniversary. Many CEOs who get past the two-year mark think they

This infographic was shared on VALUWIT’s LinkedIn page in May 2024. Internal miscommunication is one of the most expensive weaknesses a company can suffer from. One study suggests an average loss of $12,000 per employee per year. The good news is that all you need are a few structured fixes. This infographic unpacks 8 common internal

The global healthcare services industry was valued at $7,975.87 billion in 2023, marking a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3% from 2022. It’s expected to grow to $9,816.85 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.3%. Healthcare tech is a significant contributor to that growth. Sometimes referred to as healthcare IT, this market alone