Future of work

Let's calm down, get educated, take responsibility - Smith Point CEO Keith Block on AI and the need for leadership This article is sponsored by:

AI is one of the focus areas for new VC firm Smith Point Capital. CEO Keith Block discusses the potential of such tech and what needs to be done to address concerns around it.

Modernization is vital to prevent supply chain businesses from being left behind in the slow lane This article is sponsored by:

Speeding up efficiency - Matt O'Brien of Samsara shares customer examples where modernization has taken business from A to B.

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What I’d say to me back then – SAP’s Etosha Thurman on dealing with micro-aggressions, hair anxiety, and colleagues ignoring her emails This article is sponsored by:

Etosha Thurman is the first Black woman in this series, and her experiences highlight the huge obstacles still facing Women of Color working in tech (and other) industries.

Salesforce data finds that we're all very excited by generative AI; the trouble is, only one in ten of us has the necessary skills to exploit it! This article is sponsored by:

Workers of the world are united in enthusiasm for generative AI, but would like their organizations to train them up in the necessary skills to use it in the workplace.

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Microsoft integrates Copilot into its employee engagement platform, Viva - but does AI really lead to better engaged employees? This article is sponsored by:

Microsoft looks to lead the pack in employee engagement software as it integrates its AI assistant, Copilot, with its employee engagement product, Viva. How might employees and leaders who take up this technology expect to be impacted?

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The three pillars tech leaders need to build inclusive organizations This article is sponsored by:

Naz Mir, ServiceNow’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion lead, provides practical and helpful guidance for organizations that want to continue to drive change during tough economic times.

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AI - will GPT put millennials out of work? Sisense CEO warns ‘the middle’ will fall This article is sponsored by:

A CEO forecasts that people in the career and skills ‘middle’ are most at risk from AI. But there’s a problem: doesn’t that mean millennials and Generation Z?

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Finance leaders - use this one start-up lesson to navigate uncertain times This article is sponsored by:

Companies need to be agile and fast-moving in order to combat the different obstacles facing the workforce today. Grant Halloran of Planful says it's time for finance leaders to think like a start-up.

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Find your truth! Why you need Professional Services Automation This article is sponsored by:

Todays business leaders know the reality of automating Professional Services is a challenging one. FinancialForce's Scott Brown shares examples from two companies who have made the most of visibility and data to make decisions based on evidence, not anecdotes.

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Domopalooza 2023 – making an impact without being a data scientist This article is sponsored by:

Domo reveals its latest plans to make data insights accessible to all kinds of users to make an impact, without fear of imposter syndrome. Here are the highlights from Domopalooza 2023's keynote.

AI automates systemic racism, warns IBM strategist - why enterprises need to act now This article is sponsored by:

A new book warns that AI is automating ancient societal problems. We should take what it says seriously. A long, but important read...

AWS shows how to attract more Latinos to work in tech – and why your organization should do the same This article is sponsored by:

For AWS’ Diego Pantoja-Navajas, his Hispanic heritage has been a boon for working in the tech sector.

How to get your business transformation on the right track This article is sponsored by:

Why does business transformation sometimes go astray? Sal Laher of IFS shares three critical areas where businesses can avoid pitfalls and take practical steps to keep projects on track.