The holidays are getting a little more personal this year, according to Deloittes 26th Annual Holiday Consumer Spending Survey.  Respondents plan to spend more money on events and socializing with family and friends, and less on gifts and gift cards. Nearly one third of respondents also said it is important for retailers to have multiple channels and opportunities for consumers to shop, from online to in store. 
The latest episode of Deloitte Insights features Sean OGrady, moderator of Insights, Alison Paul, vice chairman and U.S. Retail and Distribution leader for Deloitte LLP, and Joe Welter, a partner and Northeast Retail industry leader for Deloitte and Touche LLP. Tune in to learn more about the holiday survey and what is in store this holiday shopping season.

Insights: Creative Shopping Keeps Spirits Bright

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Deloitte Insights:  Recent Developments in Prepaid Access: Considerations for Deterring Money Laundering

Learn how this new technology is being leveraged for e-discovery, and the importance of having specialized knowledgeable people and processes that allow companies to benefit from these advancements.

Technology Assisted Review: Leveraging advancements to improve efficiencies

Regardless of what happens with health care reform and other developments, the health care business model is changing.  Accountable care organizations are fundamentally changing the way health care is delivered, pioneering a more collaborative approach that aligns incentives with the value of care delivered rather than the volume of work done. 
The latest episode of Deloitte Insights features Sean OGrady, moderator, Christopher Scanzera, vice president and chief information officer of AtlantiCare, John Keith, principal and practice lead for Care Delivery Innovation within Deloitte Consulting LLP, and Dr. Harry Greenspun, senior advisor for Health Care Transformation and Technology at the Deloitte LLP Center for Health Solutions. Tune in to learn more about innovations in care delivery.

Practicing Innovations in Health Care Delivery

Individually, technology trends such as mobility, cloud computing, analytics and gamification are making organizations more efficient. When these capabilities collide, however, they can potentially reshape operating models, business models, and even industries and markets. 

The latest episode of Deloitte Insights features Deloitte Consulting LLPs Mark White, principal and chief technology officer CTO of Deloittes Consulting Technology practice, and Bill Briggs, director, deputy CTO and global Deloitte Digital lead. Tune in to learn more about how technology trends are shaping the way we do business.

Business and Technology: Trending the Trends

In a marketplace where customers, suppliers and employees can span the globe, the importance of diversity and inclusion cannot be understated. What was once considered a human resources initiative has become a business imperative for chief executive officers focused on growing their organizations and developing their people. 
The latest episode of Deloitte Insights features a conversation among Sean OGrady, moderator, Carl Allegretti, chairman and CEO of Deloitte Tax LLP, and Stedman Graham, CEO of S. Graham and Associates and New York Times best selling author.  Tune in to learn how organizations can readdress their diversity and inclusion practices.

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