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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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Multiplication Philanthropy

Harvard Business Review

It lumps fundraising in with finance, human resources, leadership training, technology, and other administrative functions. So if you want to build capacity, don't fund technology and HR, fund the fundraising for those things. at 2% of GDP ever since we have been measuring it, and has not budged.

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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. The evidence suggests the former: We could improve productivity if we stopped systematically underinvesting in human capital. And wages are stagnant.

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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., Small business owners wear many hats, but similar principles apply.