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I was fortunate to join Esker in December 2020 as the Director of Human Resources. Employees — or “Eskerians,” as we’re fond of calling ourselves — remain at the core of what makes Esker the unique and rewarding business that it is.At Esker, HR programs and benefits are put in place to provide a…
Esker All Access 2021 may be over, but the buzz of excitement and inspiration is still being felt.Over the span of two days, conference attendees got a virtual experience that comprised 50+ speakers including individuals from Esker’s executive staff, sales staff and CX team, leading analysts from…
You can’t change what you can’t measure — and if you’re measuring the wrong metrics, you might not have the most accurate read on your supply chain’s performance. With an endless list of data points your business can track and measure throughout supply chains, how do you know if you’re measuring…
For most retail and consumer goods businesses, the procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle has been a thorny issue for a long time. The P2P processes still lead to misunderstandings, paperwork and are often stressful. It should come as no surprise that automating the key steps is essential to regaining control…-
Often times, when it comes to digitally transforming business processes, the focus is heavily put on the technical implementation of a solution, whether it’s a software solution, HR solution or really anything that disrupts the status quo. A lot of time and energy is typically dedicated to the nuts…
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With the Esker All Access Conference just around the corner, now is the perfect time to learn about this one-of-a-kind and completely FREE virtual event. Still on the fence about attending? Here are six compelling reasons why Esker All Access 2021 is this September’s can’t-miss event for…
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First-time sales candidates are only available seasonally, post-graduation from colleges and universities. And unfortunately, that can make off-season hiring challenging and open headcount almost impossible to find. Raleigh Wilkins, Founder, CEO and VP of Sales at Sales Platoon, didn’t…
The COVID-19 pandemic dominated 2020 and affected lives and livelihoods around the world. How suddenly and quickly businesses and their accounting teams had to deal with the economic impacts of COVID is something finance leaders will not forget anytime soon. It’s changed the work of accounting and…
If you haven’t read Part 1 of this series, be sure to go back and check it out!Combining the task execution of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with AI’s text capture, analysis, and auto-adapting capabilities is what enables veritable automation of business processes. Esker’s Order…
The Effects of Building Materials Supply Chain Disruptions on Customers: How P2P Automation Can HelpNo company is immune from the effects of an economic downturn … but what about the effects of unprecedented, unexpected growth? That’s exactly what building materials businesses are experiencing right now. With the housing market on fire in the U.S., businesses in this industry are struggling to…
If cash is king, then cashflow is the lifeblood of the entire kingdom. It’s also the single most important element of success for a Controller. That’s why having a clear understanding of cashflow, the processes that establish it and how to effectively manage it is absolutely imperative for any…
Mark your calendars! On Thursday, July 8, we will be hosting a live, virtual Finance event: Bringing AP and AR Automation Together for Smart Business Growth. The uncertainties of this past year have exposed major weaknesses for organizations in finance functions and cash management strategies…
Diana Eagen, Esker’s Director of Sales for Order-to-Cash sat down with Kim Cole, Director of Collections, at LocumTenens.com to talk about their past year during the pandemic.Healthcare staffing is critical not just for businesses, but for the country as a whole given some of the obstacles we’…
As one of our three pillars of our Corporate Social Responsibility and our aspiration to eliminate paper for organizations around the world. Esker is partnering with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) to plant 10,000 trees in 2021. Esker looked to redefine their approach this year, part of that…
In a “work from home” dynamic, is it possible to continue to facilitate a cohesive and motivated team, all while adding new people and a manager into the mix? This is the challenge we have faced this past year on the Esker Customer Experience (CX) team.Our CX team is made up of three position…
In an increasingly uncertain world, getting everyone to maintain sustainability and cash flow is essential. Most companies face a wait time receiving customer payments that could range anywhere from 30 to 90 days to even longer. Payment delays not only cause anxiety for the collections management…