Universal Basic Income: The Answer to Automation?
With robots already displacing humans in the workplace calls for a Universal Basic Income are becoming louder. Infographic source: futurism.com
Month: February 2018
HR Leadership in the era of Artificial Intelligence: 3 key takeaways
3 key takeaways: at a societal level, an organisational level and an individual professional level; to ensure HR professionals accelerate the use of AI in the right way. Source: blog.ibm.jobs
Humans or robots? It’s not a competition (yet)
A breakfast roundtable hosted by the CIPD explored the key issues of a technology-enabled workplace with a few members and friends of the Future of Work is Human community. Source: cipd.co.uk
Automation: Beyond the factory floor
Thanks to automation, every industry and every function will see the nature of employees’ work change considerably over the coming decades. A whistle-stop tour of automation happening now, or in the near future, by key corporate function. Source: themanufacturer.com
Will the Recruiter role survive in the era of AI?
The era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has begun and it is going to change the rules of many markets and businesses. AI will also play a crucial role in the area of recruiting. Source: hrtechweekly.com
Beware the AI risks of over-automation and hyper convenience
Maybe the biggest AI risks are to do with people becoming complacent as a result of over-automation and hyper convenience. Source: diginomica.com
The World If … Robots take our jobs
Short film from The Economist highlighting the views of leading futurists on the impact of AI and robots on the future of work. Source: The Economist Films
How A Telecoms Giant Is Using AI to Predict Its Future Workforce Needs
How a U.S. telecoms giant is using machine learning to predict its workforce hiring needs years from now, providing a glimpse into how AI will shape hiring efforts in future. Source: hrtechnologist.com
Robots in retail — the future | BT Global Business
Automation in general, and robotic automation specifically, clearly offers huge opportunities for retailers. When combined with digital technology like cloud and analytics, these smart companions have a place in retail alongside our human workforce. Source: globalservices.bt.com
Rethink Automated Recruiting — The Return of Human to HR
The most important decision a company can make is who to hire. Computers cannot accurately evaluate a candidate’s non-cognitive skills, the so called soft skills. What gets measured are the hard technical skills, education, years of experience. Source: medium.com
