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𝐖𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤-𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 ⚖️ That’s why today, on World Mental Health Day, we’re offering a company-wide webinar on time management as part of our ongoing internal Growth Program. This webinar is packed with tips on how to navigate a productive workday while still enjoying a fulfilling personal life, leaving you with a sense of professional achievement and personal well-being 🧘🏼 This is just one of the many ways we create a supportive and healthy environment for our colleagues, because we know that healthy employees are happier, more engaged and more productive ⭐ If you're looking for a career where your well-being is valued and growth is nurtured, consider joining us by visiting 👉 https://lnkd.in/eaUa8m7t #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthAtWork #WorkplaceWellbeing #workforus #WMHD World Health Organization World Federation for Mental Health

𝐌𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐜𝐨'𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝟐𝐁 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭 💰 However, this shift brings heightened risks, as poor payment practices from B2B customers can lead to cash flow problems. These issues can cause a domino effect through the supply chain, resulting in delays, bad debts, and broader financial instability. Discover how Mexican B2B businesses are navigating customer credit risk in our full report 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wNyHO #paymenttrends #b2b #mexicoeconomy #interestrates #paymentpracticesbarometer

𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 📢 In the rapidly changing economic landscape, the rise in insolvencies is becoming a major concern for businesses worldwide. According to our latest insolvency forecast, we expect global insolvencies to increase by 23% in 2024, signalling heightened risks for companies across various sectors. The loss of Covid related support, inflationary pressures and tighter credit conditions are placing immense strain on businesses. The report also delves into regional insolvency trends, highlighting countries most at risk and the industries that may face significant challenges. See where global insolvencies are headed in 2024-2025 in our latest Insolvency Outlook 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wNpqw #InsolvencyForecast #BusinessRisk #insolvencies #economicinsights

𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚'𝐬 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦-𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 💹 While the region grapples with low investment, high business costs and political instability, standout nations like Chile, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic tell a different story. These countries are leveraging political stability, business-friendly policies and strategic investments to attract foreign capital and boost domestic growth. Chile's open investment regime, Costa Rica's nearshoring appeal and the Dominican Republic's targeted initiatives demonstrate the potential for success. These trailblazers offer a blueprint for regional transformation. And as Latin America navigates challenges from extreme weather to political uncertainties, the success of these forward-thinking economies points to a brighter future. Their example suggests that with the right policies and focus, the region can unlock its vast potential and emerge as a formidable player in the global economy. #LatinAmericanEconomies #EconomicReform #EmergingMarkets #LAC

📅 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 Join us on October 9th for an in-depth analysis of this year’s Atradius Payment Practices Barometer for North America. Silvia Ungaro, Senior Advisor specialising in international payment practices, will be speaking at the ICTF - The Association of International Credit and Trade Finance Professionals webinar. The discussion will focus on the challenges and risks North American companies anticipate in the coming months, as well as the outlook for B2B payment practices and future business growth. Don't miss this opportunity to gain key insights into how B2B customers pay their suppliers and how they manage various challenges in today’s uncertain environment. Register to secure your place today 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wNl3n #B2BPaymentPractices #CreditRisk #EconomicTrends2024 #Webinar #NorthAmerica

Canadian businesses are currently navigating a challenging credit risk landscape, struggling to get paid by their B2B customers. As financial pressures mount, concerns about rising insolvencies in the coming months are growing ⚠️ Canadian Companies are facing several challenges, such as having to repay government loans taken out during Covid, high input costs and high labour costs. To maintain liquidity, many companies are delaying investments, postponing payments to suppliers, securing trade credit as a financing option, and prioritising debt collection. With these persistent challenges, Canadian companies are bracing for an increase in insolvencies in the near future 📉 Read the full report for insights into the credit risk trends in Canada and their impact on B2B trading relationships within the North American economy 🌎 🔗👉 https://brnw.ch/21wNjun #canada #insolvencies #northamerica #b2b #paymenttrends

With concerns over a potential economic slowdown and the uncertain impact of the November elections on the outlook for trade, U.S. businesses are placing a stronger emphasis on managing B2B payment risks. In anticipation of economic challenges and unpredictable business conditions, stricter payment risk management strategies are becoming essential. These strategies aim to reduce the impact of late payments and bad debts, helping businesses stabilise their finances and position themselves for long-term growth in a volatile environment. For deeper insights into how U.S. companies are responding to these challenges, dive into our latest report 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wNbW4 #b2b #paymenttrends #northamerica #usa #uselections

𝐁𝟐𝐁 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 ⚠️ Late payments and bad debts from B2B transactions are undermining financial stability, leading many companies to delay payments to their own suppliers, risking a damaging domino effect across supply chains The cost of B2B payment issues goes beyond immediate losses, disrupting operations, damaging supplier relationships and hindering growth opportunities. This can negatively impact credit ratings and make future financing more expensive. To mitigate these risks and optimise working capital, businesses are increasingly turning to credit-risk management tools. By investing in robust strategies, they improve debt collection, maintain stable Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and ensure healthier cash flow. For more insights on how North American companies are managing B2B payment risks and navigating the current economic landscape, check out our latest Payment Practices Barometer for North America 🌎 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wN8AO #b2b #paymenttrends #northamerica #usa #canada #mexico

The intersection of AI and international trade holds remarkable promise for economic growth and efficiency. As AI continues to evolve, it's poised to boost productivity by up to 25%, potentially contributing an estimated $4.4 trillion annually to the global economy. Yet, with great potential comes significant challenges. The adoption of AI could exacerbate trade imbalances and widen the technology gap between nations. It's crucial for us to navigate these waters with a balanced approach, ensuring equitable growth and fostering an environment where every nation can leverage AI's benefits. Read about the promises and pitfalls of AI in global trade👉 https://brnw.ch/21wN5xS #AI #InternationalTrade #EconomicGrowth #globaltrade

𝐀𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬, 𝐋𝐀𝐂 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 📉 Yet, the region's resilience is improving, setting the stage for a significant recovery by 2025. Countries like Chile and Costa Rica are showing the way, with strong institutions and policies attracting crucial foreign direct investment (FDI) 💰 But challenges remain. From political instability to climate risks, hurdles threaten this window of opportunity. For LAC to truly boost growth and climb the income ladder, a lot will hinge on policy reforms and developing investment-friendly environments. Find out what the future holds for LAC in our latest economic outlook for Latin America & the Caribbean 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wN0Sf #Economy #Investment #EmergingMarkets #LatinAmerica #Caribbean #Growth