Management
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Jasper is a useful tool for developing employee training.
The article discusses various aspects of employee training and development, providing insights and recommendations on how to incorporate industry trends, cater to different learning styles, evaluate program success, create interactive training methods, and implement best practices. The author emphasizes the need to align training programs with specific business goals, adapt to employee demographics, and ensure… Continue reading
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Many businesses are not yet prepared to fully reap the benefits of AI.
AI has become a ubiquitous technology, with companies exploring its applications for revenue growth and improved customer and employee experiences. However, most businesses are unprepared to leverage AI to its fullest extent, limiting its potential. Only a small number of companies are successfully applying AI to improve their operations and create new value. AI-powered automation,… Continue reading
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ARTIFICIAL intelligence could hit three in five workers — possibly replacing their jobs. The warning comes in a new International Monetary Fund report on the future of work. It warned of lower sala…
According to a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) report, artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially replace three in five workers, with some jobs potentially disappearing altogether. The IMF also warned of lower salaries and cuts in hiring as a result of AI integration. A separate study from PwC revealed that bosses in Britain are adopting AI… Continue reading
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Climbing the corporate ladder from your couch? Think again. The hidden limitations of remote work are here. My friend Max is employed at a company that offers its employees the option to work from…
The article discusses the hidden limitations of remote work and how it can affect career progression. The author shares a personal anecdote about their friend Max, who had to relocate for personal reasons and was subsequently excluded from internal communications and passed over for a promotion. The article mentions that studies support the idea that… Continue reading
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The losers: CEOs who wanted butts in seats 5 days a week.
A new survey from the Conference Board reveals that only 6 out of 158 U.S. CEOs plan to prioritize bringing workers back to the office full-time by 2024. This indicates a shift in the mindset of executives, who are increasingly accepting hybrid work arrangements as the norm for knowledge workers. Another survey by Deloitte found… Continue reading
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Atlassians choose where they work, every single day. Download our free report to see what we’ve learned as a result.
Atlassian’s approach to distributed work, known as Team Anywhere, has enabled employees to choose where they work since 2020. The company’s workforce has become highly distributed, with employees collaborating from over 10,000 locations. Despite this, 92% of employees say the distributed work policy allows them to do their best work, and 91% consider it an… Continue reading
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The question over whether to allow employees to work from home has been settled. Here’s the new normal.
This article discusses the recent announcement by Mike Hopkins, the senior vice president of Prime Video and Amazon Studios, regarding Amazon’s mandate for employees to work in the office rather than from home. Hopkins claimed that working in the office is better without providing any data to back up his statement, relying instead on personal… Continue reading
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Every executive in the C suite is braced for AI impacts within their organization. But are they ready for their own jobs to be impacted too?
The C-suite is bracing for the impact of AI within their organizations, but are they prepared for their own jobs to be impacted? According to a report by Workday, half of CEOs say their organization is at least somewhat unprepared for AI and machine learning adoption. However, decision-makers are generally optimistic about their organization’s ability… Continue reading
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Accenture’s Manish Sharma says those who don’t go all-in on GenAI this year risk falling behind their rivals as it’s set to impact 40% of working hours
Accenture’s CEO of North America, Manish Sharma, believes that companies who do not fully embrace and invest in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies risk falling behind their competitors. Accenture itself is in the process of investing $3 billion over three years to expand its AI capabilities. Sharma highlights the potential impact of large language models like… Continue reading
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Organizations that follow a progression of steps to achieve digital excellence may see improvements in effectiveness, productivity, performance, and more.
The article discusses the steps organizations can take to achieve excellence in digital delivery and maximize performance outcomes. The research, conducted by McKinsey, collected data from over 1,700 teams in various industries across the globe. The article identifies 19 capabilities grouped into five categories: strategy, structure, people practices and culture, process, and technology. These capabilities… Continue reading
About Me
Digital transformation, including agile and devops, across many industries, most recently in higher education. Designed and built the Emory faculty information system. Working in continuing education to improve and expand career-focused learning, esp. in workforce development. Expanding the role of innovation and entrepreneurship. Designed, built, and launched the Emory Center for Innovation.
Recent Posts
- Jasper is a useful tool for developing employee training.
- The IMF Warns About AI’s Impact on Inequality
- It’s going to take a century for artifical intelligence to be able to perform most human jobs. But there are going to be some key developments during the next decade.
- Many businesses are not yet prepared to fully reap the benefits of AI.
- Rose-tinted predictions for artificial intelligence’s grand achievements will be swept aside by underwhelming performance and dangerous results.
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