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2018 mid-market technology trends report

Submitted by dfabbri on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 11:31

Deloitte US (August 2018) Man versus machine—it’s one of the oldest storylines in Hollywood. Because if robots can replace us, what’s left for us to do? As it turns out, plenty. Learn more about the talent dimensions of IT investments in our 2018 mid-market technology survey.

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The Machines Are Coming for Our Jobs? Not Yet, Says Deloitte

Submitted by dfabbri on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 10:53

Adweek (09.08.2018) T he machines are taking over? The chat bots are coming for our jobs? Not according to the results of a recent survey conducted by market research firm OnResearch for Deloitte. However, human skills must be sharpened and updated consistently in order to remain part of the workforce.

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[Opinion] Workers' rights in the digital age

Submitted by dfabbri on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 10:38

 Euronews (01.08.2018) A new industrial revolution is predicted. The digitalisation of the economy is expected to disrupt production processes, the world of work and society at large. But we still don’t have a clear idea of what this so-called digitalisation entails and its likely social impacts.

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european union
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Employment
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Labour market
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[Blog] Invertir en las personas para triunfar en la era de los robots (BID/IADB)

Submitted by rruggia on Fri, 08/03/2018 - 12:31

IADB (24.03.2018) El futuro del trabajo es un tema cada vez más presente. El interés es creciente, a medida que constatamos cómo se intensifican algunas tendencias, como la automatización o la economía gig, de las que venimos hablando desde hace ya tres años en este mismo blog. Así que es de esperar que, este 2018, el futuro del trabajo sea un tema muy presente en las discusiones sobre mercados laborales y políticas públicas, también en América Latina y el Caribe.

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latin america
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Employment policies
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AI, robotics, and intelligent machines

Submitted by ruggia on Fri, 06/29/2018 - 08:20

​Deloitte Insights (March 2018)  As AI and other advanced technologies permeate the workplace, skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving gain in importance. Leading companies are recognizing that these technologies are most effective when they complement humans, not replace them.

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AI, automation, and the future of work: Ten things to solve for (Tech4Good)

Submitted by ruggia on Thu, 06/28/2018 - 12:06

As machines increasingly complement human labor in the workplace, we will all need to adjust to reap the benefits.

Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming businesses and will contribute to economic growth via contributions to productivity. They will also help address “moonshot” societal challenges in areas from health to climate change.

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[Meinung] Deutschland: Der Roboter wird den Mensch nie ersetzen

Submitted by fabbri on Tue, 06/05/2018 - 15:07

Süddeutsche (31.05.2018) Maschinen sind dazu da, Arbeit zu erleichtern - und nicht, Arbeit wegzunehmen. Die Angst vor ihnen ist so unbegründet wie schon bei der Erfindung des Autos.

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germany
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Employment
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[Blog] France: La robotisation, l'emploi et les médias

Submitted by fabbri on Tue, 05/29/2018 - 14:43

Le Club de Mediapart (29.05.2018) Dans les médias, les informations concernant les rapports entre robotisation et suppression d’emplois sont très rares, d’où l’intérêt de cette émission. Pourtant, ce problème est présent de longue date, quasiment depuis le début de la « révolution industrielle ».

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france
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OECD: Putting faces to the jobs at risk of automation

Submitted by fabbri on Fri, 05/04/2018 - 15:06

OECD (May 2018) Automation may also be putting downwards pressure on wages and working hours  There are reasons why the future may not be jobless

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ADB study: government action needed to ensure Asia’s workforce benefit from new technologies |

Submitted by fabbri on Thu, 04/12/2018 - 14:32

OpenGovAsia (12.04.2018) To ensure that everyone can benefit from new technologies, policymakers will need to pursue education reforms that promote lifelong learning, maintain labour market flexibility, strengthen social protection systems, and reduce income inequality, The Asian Development Bank (ADB) issued its latest report yesterday on the impact of technological advances on labour markets in Asia.

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Asia
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