When it comes to Global Capability Centers (GCCs), India has long been the default choice—and for good reason. It offers scale, talent depth, and a mature IT ecosystem. But in 2025, the GCC landscape is changing. Companies are no longer thinking in binaries of “India or not.” Instead, they’re evaluating multi-location GCC strategies to balance: […]

SaaS companies live and die by speed, agility, and innovation. Every sprint matters. Every release impacts revenue. But as startups scale, they hit a wall: To solve this, many fast-growing SaaS firms are now turning to Global Capability Centers (GCCs) to scale tech delivery, reduce costs, and expand talent access. The key? Doing it the […]

Setting up a Global Capability Center (GCC) is a powerful growth move—especially for product and platform companies looking to scale engineering, customer support, or operations globally. But for mid-sized firms, the traditional GCC model often feels too heavy, too slow, and too risky. That’s why GCC-as-a-Service (GCCaaS) is emerging as the go-to model for fast-growing […]

GCCs (Global Capability Centers) are no longer just a trend—they’re a strategic lever for global enterprises. Yet, over 30% of GCCs underperform or quietly shut down within 3–5 years of setup. Why? It’s not due to lack of talent or infrastructure. It’s because companies keep repeating a handful of strategic, operational, and cultural mistakes—costing time, […]

Traditionally, Global Capability Centers (GCCs) were built to deliver cost-effective execution—offshoring support functions, testing, or operations. But today’s digital-first enterprises demand more than just productivity. They need innovation. The modern GCC is no longer a back-office extension.It’s becoming a strategic engine—driving product innovation, customer experience transformation, data science breakthroughs, and platform modernization. At Employnova, we […]

Most Global Capability Centers (GCCs) start small—10 to 30 handpicked engineers, analysts, or operations staff. Fast-forward a few quarters, and you’re looking at scaling to 300–500+ people across functions, technologies, and geographies. That’s where many GCCs hit a wall. Growth, if unmanaged, leads to bloated structures, slower decision-making, fractured culture, and a “cost center” perception […]

Setting up a Global Capability Center (GCC) feels like a win—cost savings, access to top talent, and round-the-clock execution. But behind the scenes, one of the most underestimated and riskiest aspects of GCC setup is regulatory and legal compliance. From labor laws and entity structuring to IP protection and data privacy, even a small oversight […]

The dream of a Global Capability Center (GCC) is seamless collaboration across borders, real-time progress on projects, and a team that “just works” despite geographic boundaries. The reality? Missed syncs, communication gaps, and cultural misalignment that slows execution and frustrates everyone involved. Cultural and time zone differences are often underrated challenges in global team building—but […]

Setting up a Global Capability Center (GCC) offers a compelling promise—access to high-quality talent at scale and cost. But ask anyone who has built a GCC from scratch, and they’ll tell you: talent acquisition and retention are the toughest nuts to crack. The reality is that the war for talent in emerging markets—especially in tech […]

As global enterprises and fast-scaling startups look to drive cost efficiency, innovation, and operational scalability, Global Capability Centers (GCCs) have emerged as a core strategic lever. However, the journey from strategy to operationalizing a high-performance GCC is fraught with challenges—and many companies underestimate the complexities involved. At Employnova, we’ve seen firsthand how hard it can […]