The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 15, 2023

As technology advances, senior citizens face an escalating danger of being digitally excluded. In countries such as Sweden, where digitalization is widespread, they also encounter greater difficulty in exploiting the opportunities presented by technology. That’s the finding of a recent study from Örebro University.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 8, 2023

While the furor around robots taking our jobs has largely died down in recent years (not least due to the lack of any real evidence that it’s happening), it remains inevitable that the introduction of new technologies will cause disruption in the labor market. Across four categories of jobs, there were some noticeable differences.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Insurance executives face unique challenges and opportunities with emerging technologies, including AI, evolving regulatory environments, and global economic uncertainties. They are no longer responsible for managing risk but also for driving innovation, enhancing customer experiences, and achieving sustainable growth.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Leaders must understand that the fight for equality isn’t just about powerful speeches and company-wide emails but involves policy reviews, procedural updates, and individual assessments. This nurtures overall employee engagement and paves the way for innovation, creativity, and shared vision toward company goals.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 1, 2022

It’s not a narrative I necessarily subscribe to, and believe it’s far more likely that technology will complement the work humans do. That said, however, both sides of this debate tend to over-simplify things somewhat, as a recent paper from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University illustrates.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Additionally, the CPO works towards enhancing employee training and development programs to effectively nurture talent and equip employees with the necessary skills to excel in their roles. They focus on enhancing employee training and development programs to nurture talent and improve skills.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 24, 2022

Such measures are increasingly common in terms of attracting employers to regions crying out for high-skilled jobs, and the prosperity they’re believed to bring with them. Recent research explores whether attempts to entice innovative multinationals are appropriate. Local policy. first appeared on The Horizons Tracker.

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Next Level Blog

JANUARY 24, 2023

It takes a lot of planning plus improvisational skills to keep a roomful of six-year-olds engaged and learning from 8:30 in the morning to 2:30 in the afternoon. Thanks to virtual work and meeting technology, we learned that a lot of the content work we never thought we could do remotely we could actually do better that way.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 25, 2021

Numerous studies over the years have highlighted the precarious nature of low-skilled work today, with people in such roles vulnerable to external shifts ranging from Covid-19 to automation. “But with the right policy frameworks in place, including well-targeted support for low-wage workers, it could power a better economy for all.”

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HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

The conversation delves into HR innovations, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence. She emphasizes the role of AI as an enhancer of human capability, dispelling the notion of technology replacing human skills. As a result, we know the skills needed for the future will be different from those of today.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 23, 2022

While the pandemic obviously shone a light on the incredible medical expertise of healthcare workers, it also highlighted the tremendous importance of skills such as supply chain management, strategic planning, and interpersonal communication. New skills. There’s a thirst for this type of information among clinicians,” they explain.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The platform economy has been one of the most profound changes to the labor market in recent years, with millions turning to services such as TaskRabbit, UpWork, and Deliveroo to offer their skills to the market. The post Can Platform Technology Reinvent The Welfare State? of the population in 2016.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 5, 2023

New research indicates that the United Kingdom is at risk of witnessing a growing gap between organizations that have embraced new digital technologies powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and those that have not. Furthermore, the newly acquired data sheds light on an escalating skills predicament.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Instead of a technology-powered apocalypse, therefore, we are seeing an evolution of work that is powered by technology. The researchers begin by trying to gain a realistic understanding of the technologies that are driving change across the world. Beyond the hype.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 14, 2020

Accompanying that change is increasing social and environmental awareness, a rapid mobilisation in technology, especially online working and buying, and in the UK, increased state intervention, the likes of which I have never seen. You will need to hone those people development skills and assets, and keep your saw sharpened.

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HR Digest

APRIL 21, 2024

Diversity and inclusion (D&I) policies promote an environment where people from different backgrounds are culturally and socially accepted, valued, and integrated. Companies that embrace workplace diversity policies perform better financially, earn higher cash flow per employee, and have more productive teams.

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HR Digest

JUNE 18, 2023

With the digital and technological transitions , and shift in workforce demographics there is a space which will greatly impact the future of HR jobs. The HR of the future needs to be more innovative and evolved to manage the future workforce. The HR of the future needs to be more innovative and evolved to manage the future workforce.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. If your competitors are constantly innovating and evolving, then so should you – if not, they’ll soon outpace you and leave you in their dust. We all need to challenge ourselves in order to learn and develop new skills.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

In a recent article I covered new research arguing that far from automated technology causing harm to the labor market, more harm is actually done by a lack of investment in technology. “If we fall further behind in productivity and the adoption of new technologies, then future investment decisions will not follow.”

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Financial inclusion has been a consistent government policy in the UK since 1997 in response to growing concerns that people lack access to services such as banking, savings, credit, and insurance. Indeed, a dedicated minister for financial inclusion was created in 2017. “About one in three adults globally does not have a bank account.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 9, 2023

From the incorporation of technology to shifts in company culture, HR professionals and thought leaders are keeping a close eye on what the future holds for the industry. This means not only hiring a diverse workforce, but also implementing policies and training programs to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

If you follow this blog, it is obvious to you that this impacts relationship, creativity and innovation, energy, and trust. Gallup found that “almost all forms of social time boost mood, but technological remote forms such as texting and social media have thresholds—mood drops after moderate amounts. Social time builds friendships.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 11, 2024

In a recent article , I looked at the often nefarious use of technology to spy on employees, including those working on-site as well as remotely. Protecting privacy “Legal rights are crucial to make sure workers have a say in how technologies are used in the workplace,” the researchers explain.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 7, 2022

Concern propagated , however, that the very technologies that enabled us all to work from home would mean that we could, in theory, work from anywhere , which means we wouldn’t need to be tied to cities in order to work for companies based there. A smarter normal. Urban inequalities.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

In 2018 MIT created a ‘Task Force on the Work of the Future’ to explore the way technologies are impacting the world of work, and how society can adapt to ensure that prosperity is broadly shared throughout. At MIT, we are inspired by the idea that technology can be a force for good. A polarized workforce.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 1, 2019

The research was arguably the first study that attempted to predict how technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics would impact the labour market. He also touches on the evident need to improve educational opportunities for people throughout their life so that they can develop the skills needed to move into new careers.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 30, 2022

. “The relative lack of consideration given to the portability of skills is demonstrated through the skills mismatch and underutilization shown in our data,” the researchers explain. Portable skills. The post Unrecognized Qualifications Hold Migrants Back first appeared on The Horizons Tracker.

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Chartered Management Institute

JUNE 28, 2023

Policy Paper: Private: West Midlands Future Prosperity Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email CMI’s latest policy paper, West Midlands Future Prosperity, developed in partnership with Aston University, sets out how management skills can boost growth in the region and beyond.

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HR Digest

JULY 29, 2023

As we look ahead to 2023, the landscape of work is continuously evolving, shaped by technological advancements, changing workforce demographics, and a global pandemic. This includes investing in collaboration tools, creating remote work policies, and providing resources to support employee well-being.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The employee experience was one wrought with confusion and apprehension as people did their best to adapt to the new technology that suddenly became a necessary qualification for work. Living in the modern world today, it’s almost impossible to run a business without at least a basic reliance on technology.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 29, 2023

What’s more, if we can shift our mindset in such a way, it could unlock a wave of innovation and productivity improvements that benefit us all. The authors argue that a more powerful alternative future is one in which humans are augmented by technology. While this is an enticing vision, it’s also a limiting one.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 12, 2022

This is increasingly pressing as the march of technology is pushing more and more older workers into retirement as the demand for new skills is not matched by the incentives for older workers to acquire them, as they will have less time to capitalize on them than younger workers. Technology and older workers.

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

In an exclusive interview with HR Digest, Trent Henry, EY’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), shares key strategies driving EY’s commitment to diversity, innovation, employee well-being, and leadership development. EY is known for its focus on innovation.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 28, 2023

Granting employees a certain degree of autonomy within their roles not only instils a sense of ownership but also encourages innovation. Engaged employees are eager to expand their skill sets and take on fresh challenges, leading to higher productivity and a stronger sense of loyalty to the organization.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

With an MBA, graduates can develop the skills and knowledge they need to create a successful business. An MBA program gives you the skills to start your own business or enter consulting services. In that case, the financial services sector can offer you more opportunities to use your skills.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. 3) Encourage Creativity And Innovation. Creativity and innovation are essential for any business to succeed. That’s why you should provide opportunities for your employees to learn and develop new skills. 5) Empower Your Employees.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

These learning opportunities will sit alongside a much wider range of ways in which people can gain practical skills, with digital providers offering both degree and practical courses alike. As the labor market loosens, however, there is a growing call for recruitment to be based more on skills than on credentials.

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