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How to Win with AI and Automation

HR Digest

Developments in digital technologies, inclusive of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, are estimated by some to create the potential for a tremendous reduction in the volume of work. Others see scope of digital technologies to transform the quality of work. INVESTING IN HUMAN RESOURCES.

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The Case for Investing More in People

Harvard Business Review

In the decade between 2005 and 2015, labor productivity in the US as measured by GDP per labor hour was less than 1% for 7 of the 10 years, according to the OECD. We know that great ideas that drive breakthroughs in productivity come from human beings with the time, talent and energy to innovate. And wages are stagnant.

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Multiplication Philanthropy

Harvard Business Review

Donors are strongly urged to seek out the organizations with the best, most innovative programs and fund those programs. It lumps fundraising in with finance, human resources, leadership training, technology, and other administrative functions. at 2% of GDP ever since we have been measuring it, and has not budged.

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Small and Young Businesses Are Especially Vulnerable to Extreme Weather

Harvard Business Review

they account for 50% of employment and 45% of GDP. Young firms face many existential threats related to managing internal financial and human resources and external relationships with customers, suppliers, investors and competitors. In the U.S., In light of these problems, what can we do to fix them?

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Should a Woman Act More Like a Man to Succeed at Work?

Great Leadership By Dan

Business drivers examined include: Building high-performance cultures; engaging employees; cultivating a customer-focused culture; creating alignment and accountability; enhancing organizational talent; building strategic partnerships and relationships, driving process innovation and driving efficiency. Wellins, Ph.D.,

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