new Workforce. As GenAI masters an expanding set of tasks, companies will need to calibrate their strategic workforce planning to hire and train for skills that promote effective LLM use and supervision. Autonomous agents raise the prospect of automation of entire workflows, rather than discrete tasks. This means that entire functional and business unit teams will need to be reconfigured, with the potential to significantly reduce labor requirements and costs in future. To gauge their preparedness, companies should stress test their workforce planning using scenarios with increasing end-to-end workflow automation. — Fortune, 7h ago

new Not only will innovation stimulate substantial growth and create new markets, we believe it also will disrupt sectors which historically have stoked high inflation. We believe that global oil demand is likely to peak within the next few years as electric vehicles begin to scale and as autonomous electric taxi networks account for an increasing share of miles traveled. DNA sequencing will introduce science to health care decision-making in a way never before possible, minimizing the guess work and eliminating waste. At the same time, robots will serve not only as an antidote to labor shortages that are cropping up in the US, Japan, China, and elsewhere, but also should increase productivity, one of the most powerful forces against inflation. — Ark Invest, 7h ago

new One of the key takeaways from the conversation is the acknowledgment of GenAI’s immediate impact on job markets. GenAI has already begun reshaping industries, resulting in the displacement of jobs in certain sectors. However, experts, including Sam Altman, believe that GenAI’s true potential extends beyond its initial disruptions. While jobs have been lost to AI-driven efficiency gains, there is a growing consensus that GenAI will ultimately alleviate workers from mundane tasks, providing them the time and freedom to focus on more creative and innovative aspects of their roles. This transformation is anticipated to lead to the creation of more high-quality jobs, an improved quality of life, and increased wealth, although in a significantly altered job landscape. — CDInsights, 15h ago

new Change is never easy, particularly large organisational shifts like the ones that can be expected through the adoption of generative AI. The nature of some roles may change, along with established methods that many employees will have become accustomed to over the years. However, with the proper learning and development initiatives in place, such as group coaching, the collaborative mindset can be continued long term and steps can be taken to break down organisational silos. — The European Business Review, 15h ago

new CN.AI is focusing its AI Human business on the B2B market for organizations and has recently entered the B2C market by developing and launching KT AI Human Studio. In this regard, the official said, “We have expanded our horizons to the B2C market because we believe that there will come a time when not only companies but also individuals, such as so-called ‘persons with two jobs,’ freelancers, and lecturers, will freely use the AI Human. Based on our generative AI technology and our belief that ‘AI creates opportunities for everyone,’ we will continue to research and develop technologies to lead the ‘With AI’ era where everyone can easily and quickly use AI.”... — Journal of Cyber Policy, 19h ago

new In the modern cybersecurity landscape, every employee is a potential threat vector. In order to safeguard their organizations effectively from employee stress, leaders in both technical and business domains must possess a comprehensive understanding of the factors that can render individuals vulnerable to disregarding policies, thus inadvertently creating openings for potential attackers. — Security Boulevard, 1d ago

new The establishment and operation of warehouses in Fort Wayne have catalyzed the creation of numerous job opportunities (see more here) across various sectors. From warehouse managers and logistics coordinators to forklift operators and inventory specialists, the demand for skilled labor within these facilities is substantial. Additionally, the ancillary services and businesses that support warehouse operations, such as transportation companies and packaging suppliers, further contribute to employment generation in the region. Warehouses thus serve as vital engines of job creation, offering diverse employment prospects for the local workforce. — SME Business Daily Media, 1d ago

new At W.L. Gore, the Delaware-based materials science company, employees routinely rotate projects and positions to allow employees to explore and grow individually. Giving employees choice over what they’ll work on day to day fundamentally alters employee experience. The organizational learning that accrues from job rotation, however that might be managed, grows a company’s culture. Adaptive systems are successful because they produce energy and capabilities that enable organizations to outcompete others in their competitive environment. — CEOWORLD magazine, 1d ago

new ...“Recent advances in sequencing technology have opened up new opportunities to establish large scale disease surveillance networks. The cost of sequencing has reduced significantly, while the number of samples able to be analysed has increased. The latest sequencing technology also has extremely low error levels, with some methods, such as sequencing by binding, being up to 15 times more accurate than legacy methods,” continues Ward. “These leaps allow researchers to overcome existing cost and scale barriers, fuelling breakthroughs in our understanding of pathogens. Long term, international collaboration between health and agricultural organisations will underpin a shift towards a preventative approach to pandemics, where we recognise and respond to emerging public health red flags before they become crises.”... — www.labbulletin.com, 2d ago

new The landscape for skill-oriented career schools is characterized by a growing demand for job ready candidates who meet industry standards. Employers seek individuals who possess academic qualifications, practical skills, and expertise that can be immediately applied in the workplace which has lead to a shift in the job market with the rise of skill-oriented education providers who aim to address the skills gap and equip students with the competencies demanded by various industries. Education providers in this field aim to bridge the skills gap and prepare students with the competencies demanded by various industries. Another challenge is the continuous curriculum updation in the face of rapidly evolving technologies and industry prerequisites, along with staying updated to meet the... — siliconindia.com, 2d ago

new Education actions included reaching wider and different audiences such as landscapers, farmers, and project managers on the benefits of using compost for large, public and private commercial projects. For individuals to better understand why compost can replace fertilizers we need to "be able to demonstrate to end users the value… of using commercial compost." The groups discussed actions to develop new delivery models (train the trainer and individual) and that a regional panel of experts could be established to review and develop new materials. Some discussion was had about who should provide the education with at least one group coalescing around the idea that Illinois Extension could train community-based organizations who in turn could train community members. There were also ideas on how compost education could be improved for both teachers and students by hiring school sustainability specialists, encouraging/incorporating composting practices in schools, connecting composting to other subjects such as biology and environmental sciences, making sure teachers were experienced home composters, and in general figuring out how to get composting added to school curriculum either by contacting... — extension.org, 2d ago

new For the global workforce, this means greater opportunities for remote and hybrid working models — potentially contributing to the rise of digital nomads and gig workers around the world. It’s reported by Instant Group that the increases in demand are also being driven by larger companies looking to add greater flexibility to their real estate portfolios. Flexible workspaces can also benefit larger firms by reducing overheads and the ability to scale workspaces according to immediate business needs. — Allwork.Space, 2d ago

new An important component of that program was a shift away from what Edinger called “suggestion box culture,” empowering staff to make process improvements on their own. The approach was successful in Denver, and while Edinger said it will not be identical for OIT, he wants to use employee expertise to hone government service delivery.After only a week in the job, he is still focused on learning as much as possible about his new agency. This involves asking questions about existing processes and goals so that his future work can help align the agency need with the goals of Gov. Jared Polis. Specifically, the governor’s top five statewide priorities include energy, health, crime prevention, land use and tax reform.“When I made the leap from a city like Denver, the capital city, to the actual capital, then you know that the challenges change a little bit,” he said, highlighting not just the difference in scale but also the unique needs of different parts of the state. For example, Denver is composed of 78 unique neighborhoods, but Edinger said the municipality makes up less than 1 percent of the state geographically. — GovTech, 2d ago

new Programs like the one at York could also help with Canada’s tech labour shortage. According to Equinix’s Global Tech Trends Survey, 70 per cent of Canadian information technology companies view a shortage of personnel with IT skills as a main threat to their businesses. The university worked with senior technology experts from 15 businesses, companies, public sector organizations and industry associations who advised on a set of “occupational standards” to determine what an “ideal graduate” would look like, said Dr. Hornsey. The businesses include homegrown unicorn Shopify, Toronto-based data solutions company Cinchy, and American and international subsidiaries such as EY Canada, General Motors Canada and IBM Canada. “[The group’s] direct influence on the coursework is not very high,” said Dr. Hornsey. “[They] were more focused on the goals of the program.”... — University Affairs, 2d ago

new ...“In coming years, the citizen will use the Internet to build a relationship with government that is personal, custom-built for each user with features that are accessible. Digital government will be easy to use, consistent in its appearance and functionality, offer a complete selection of services that are unified across agencies, and available around the clock. Citizens will be aware of their rights to privacy and able to control governmental use of their personal information.”Current NASCIO President and Tennessee CIO Stephanie Dedmon set out to assess progress against the goals outlined in that paper, publishing a companion report this year. It points to a catalog of citizen-facing digital accomplishments recognized by NASCIO in the intervening years, including Tennessee’s MyTN App, which offers users more than 60 services from many different departments accessible with single sign-on. The updated report also includes evidence of how the personalized, user-focused, cyber- and privacy-aware aspirations have matured in the real world, creating new challenges along the way. The larger goals of effective technology that is focused on the user, however, remain largely the same.A recent report from KPMG, Tomorrow’s Government Today, surveyed residents and government leaders at the state and federal levels, acknowledging some of the challenges ahead for CIOs. Government executives view deploying new technology as a challenge — 72 percent say it will be “moderately difficult” while almost 25 percent say it will be “very difficult.”... — GovTech, 2d ago

new The keys to success in the ever-changing corporate environment of today are efficiency and adaptability. Agile approaches have transformed project management and created a need for skilled facilitators or Certified Scrum Masters (CSMs). In addition to being a highly desired credential, CSM opens doors to a wide range of professional prospects that all promise advancement, creativity, and leadership. Let’s examine the numerous and bright job opportunities that await individuals who become Certified Scrum Masters. Becoming a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) not only represents agility in project management, but it also opens up a variety of different and exciting job opportunities. This article delves into the numerous employment prospects accessible to CSMs, emphasizing how this agile certification drives individuals into jobs that support progress, innovation, and leadership in the ever-changing business world. — ValiantCEO, 2d ago

new Pros: Integrated systems are easier to scale and standardize across an enterprise. The ability to create both a consistent user interface and a consistent user experience equates to less resources needed to support the spaces. Integrated systems also allow for greater automation. For example, upon the room starting up, cameras and microphones can automatically record and stream to the institution’s preferred collaboration platform. Auto-tracking cameras and whiteboard capture devices mean that faculty members do not have to be skilled video producers to capture and send their content to remote participants. Lastly, integrated systems allow for more flexibility in the use of the space, regardless of the need for collaboration tools. — Commercial Integrator, 2d ago