HR leaders ‘must consider automation’ in 2018
HR leaders must consider the benefits and impact that automation has to offer in 2018, according, Alexander Mann Solutions. That view follows on from a report by the Future of Work Commission, which advises that allowing ‘21st-century machines’ to take on the heavy lifting and routine tasks of the future will let the human workforce […]
Bring on the robots, say British office workers
The majority of British office workers believe that the rise in workplace automation will allow us to work in new ways, and that it will give them the opportunity to learn new skills. Although Workfront’s annual State of Enterprise Work report reveals that 38% of workers fear the rise of robots, 84% agree that “the […]
Responsible leadership critical to managing AI and robots
A recent roundtable held at Nyenrode Business Universiteit has found that responsible leadership is critical to manage changes such as job losses to AI and robotics technologies, both societally and environmentally. The roundtable, made up of 24 managers of prominent, ethically responsible Dutch firms, as well as 24 outstanding students from seven Dutch universities, met […]
Rise of the robots? We’d rather stick with humans…
Having the right people in place to ensure that technology is effectively implemented into business is crucial for success, a new survey has found. The research from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) supported by business consultancy Venquis found that technology-led change programmes are destined to fail without the appropriate specialists to lead and […]
