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Workers Who Use Artificial Intelligence Are More Likely To Fear That AI May Replace Them

Workers who use AI regularly are more likely to worry about job security.

Automation using generative AI is already heavily deployed in the workforce. [ more ]

Fortune

Accenture CTO says 'there will be some consolidation' of jobs but 'the biggest worry is of the jobs for people who won't be using generative AI'

Invest more in the people than in the technology.

Businesses need to focus on helping employees adapt to AI changes. [ more ]

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Freelancers are embracing gen AI tools at far higher rates than the rest of the workforce

38% of the American workforce freelances, contributing $1.27 trillion to the economy.

Younger generations are more likely to freelance, with 52% of Gen Z and 44% of millennials doing freelance work. [ more ]

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The Seismic Shift That's About to Change the American Workplace? Older Employees

The American workforce is facing a demographic shift due to an aging population that will have a significant impact on the labor force.

Encouraging older workers to extend their careers is a potential strategy to counter this trend. [ more ]

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US news

They flocked to build China's cities. Now builders are aging with little retirement

China's aging population is affecting its workforce, particularly migrant workers who have little savings or formal pensions for retirement.

Nearly 30% of migrant workers in China are 50 years old or older, and they face challenges in terms of healthcare and retirement benefits. [ more ]

Toronto

Popular children's toy being pulled from the toy section by two major retailers

The senior population in Canada is expected to grow, leading to more people leaving the workforce than entering it.

This could worsen labor shortages and potentially lead to higher wages for employees. [ more ]

Toronto

Video shows group with gas cans before fire guts $13.8M mansion

More Canadians will be leaving the workforce than entering it as the senior population grows

This could lead to higher wages for employees [ more ]

Toronto

Former GTA hockey coach sentenced to nearly five years in prison for sexual offences against 15-year-old girl

More Canadians will be leaving the workforce than entering it as the senior population grows in Canada.

This will worsen labour shortages and potentially lead to higher wages. [ more ]

Toronto

Police officer pleads guilty to discreditable conduct after 'unwanted' contact with domestic violence victim

Canada's senior population is growing, leading to a decrease in the number of Canadians entering the workforce.

This will cause labor shortages and potentially lead to higher wages for employees. [ more ]

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Toronto

Arrest warrant issued for 'crypto king' associate who claims he fled to Dubai

Canada's senior population is growing, leading to a potential labor shortage

The labor shortage could result in higher wages for employees [ more ]

Independent.ie

Eighty-three percent of Irish workers over the age of 40 say they may retrain due to jobs threat posed by AI

Almost half of Irish office workers view AI as the biggest opportunity for the future of the workforce.

45% of workers feel they lack the technical abilities to use AI systems or work alongside them. [ more ]

Fortune Europe

AI should make the 4-day work week possible for millions of workers. The question is whether they'll use the free time for leisure-or more work

Earthly, a climate tech company, has been implementing a four-day workweek for over two years with positive results.

Earthly uses AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline operations and increase productivity.

A report by Autonomy suggests that AI could reduce work hours for 88% of the workforce in Britain. [ more ]

The Times of India

Indian Gen Z spend 73% more time learning than other generations: Report - Times of India

Global AI conversations on LinkedIn have increased by 70% between December 2022 and September 2023.

AI-related job postings on LinkedIn have increased by 11% globally and 5.6% in India.

Professionals across the world are investing in AI skills, with a nearly 80% increase in members watching AI-related courses on LinkedIn Learning this quarter. [ more ]

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1 week ago

JavaScript

Opinion | The Mostly Persuasive Logic Behind the New Ban on Noncompetes

The F.T.C. banned noncompete agreements for most workers due to coercive practices, exempting senior executives due to their negotiation power. [ more ]

Fast Company

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Marketing

How to be a better manager to Gen Z

Gen Z will make up over a quarter of the workforce by 2025, with a strong focus on social consciousness and technology use. [ more ]

The Drum

Marketing

As AI reshapes the marketing industry, only fully-embedded agencies are future-proof

AI makes integration essential in the agency of the future.

Clients expect agencies to stay one step ahead in rapidly changing technologies. [ more ]

Forbes

Marketing

Council Post: How To Attract Skilled Trade Talent In A Market Shortage

Attracting and retaining skilled workers in the trades is becoming more difficult as older generations retire and younger generations lack the necessary skills or interest.

Companies must engage in an ongoing process to attract and retain top talent, including building relationships, creating a strong employer brand, and offering competitive compensation packages.

Understanding the unique learning style of Generation Z, who will make up a large portion of the workforce by 2025, is crucial for attracting and engaging them. [ more ]

Axios

US politics

Biden's immigration silver lining

The surge in unauthorized migrants will lead to 1.7 million more workers in 2024

Immigration will help the U.S. economy grow by about $7 trillion over the next decade. [ more ]

Mail Online

Health

Problems of being young now branded mental health issues critics claim

Mental health issues among young adults are on the rise, with significant impact on work and economy.

Critics argue societal factors contribute to the framing of everyday problems as mental health issues, disempowering young people. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London

Employment numbers rise solidly amid greater demand pressure

London's business activity index increased to 58.3 in January, the highest in eight months.

New orders from domestic and foreign customers contributed to the growth in business activity. [ more ]

Harvard Business Review

Women in technology

It's Time to Redefine Our Gendered Idea of "Ambition"

The traditional model of ambition as single-minded dedication to climbing the career ladder is outdated and excludes women who have additional responsibilities at home.

A new model of ambition should prioritize growth and recognize the unique challenges faced by women in the workforce. [ more ]

HuffPost

7 years ago

Women in technology

3 Enlightening Charts Explain How Men Took Over Tech

The percentage of women in tech jobs declined over time, despite an increase in the number of women in the workforce.

The decline in the percentage of women in tech jobs is attributed to a bias against women in the industry, as well as the devaluation of female-dominated fields. [ more ]

POLITICO

NYC politics

NYC gives raises, extends parental, family leave to retain city workers

The majority of New York City's workforce is unionized and receives paid family and parental leave through collective bargaining.

Non-union workers will receive a 15.25% salary increase over five years, along with a $3,000 lump sum payment. [ more ]

Governing

Remote teams

Remote Work Gap Between San Antonio and Nation Continues to Grow

The percentage of remote workers in San Antonio is lower than in other major cities.

The decline in remote work is due to the dominant industries in San Antonio that do not offer remote work opportunities. [ more ]

Times Union

Remote teams

Across state agencies, hybrid work now a post-pandemic fixture

Nearly 40,000 state government workers in New York have not fully returned to their offices, including 2,500 employees who work completely remote.

Some labor unions are advocating for more hybrid work schedules, citing increased efficiency and the ability to compete with remote private sector jobs.

The number of state workers in Albany has increased to 94% of pre-pandemic levels, but commuting is now down to an average of three-and-a-half days per week. [ more ]

Open Culture

Amazon Offers Free AI Courses, Aiming to Help 2 Million People Build AI Skills by 2025

Amazon has launched AI Ready, an initiative that provides free AI training to 2 million people globally by 2025.

The initiative aims to increase the overall number of people in the workforce with a basic understanding of AI, compete with Microsoft and other companies for AI talent, and expose more people to Amazon's AI systems. [ more ]

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Use of AI could create a four-day week for almost one-third of workers

Artificial intelligence could enable millions of workers to move to a four-day week by 2033.

Projected productivity gains from the introduction of AI could reduce the working week from 40 to 32 hours for 28% of the workforce in Britain and 35 million in the US.

Bringing large language models (LLMs) into workplaces can augment workers' roles and create more free time. [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

AI productivity gains could result in four-day weeks for millions | Computer Weekly

AI-driven productivity gains could lead to a four-day work week for 8.8 million UK workers by 2033.

Concerted political action is needed to realize the benefits of AI-driven productivity gains.

44 local authorities in England and Wales could have at least one third of their workforce eligible for a four-day workweek by 2033. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Gen Z Job Applicants Are Bringing Mom and Dad to Interviews | Entrepreneur

39% of employers prefer to hire older job seekers over recent college graduates

Employers are willing to offer older job seekers more benefits and higher salaries [ more ]

New York Post

These skills will be essential across every work sector over the next decade: study

98% of C-suite executives believe that tech skills will be essential in every sector in the next 10 years.

57% of workers are currently upskilling in tech through their employer or individual means.

43% of workers pursuing upskilling are focused on learning about software, apps, AI, or coding and data science. [ more ]

Forbes

5 Highest Paying Remote Jobs To Consider

60% of the U.S. workforce is projected to be remote by 2024.

Remote work offers benefits such as flexibility, improved well-being, and increased job satisfaction.

63% of respondents prioritize remote work over salary in a job.

Employers need to see value in hiring someone remotely, and individuals need discipline and a suitable work environment for remote work.

The article provides a list of high-paying remote jobs, but salaries may vary and some employers may prefer in-office candidates. [ more ]

TalentLMS Blog

Navigating diversity vs inclusion: Tapping into the hidden workforce

Diversity is about numbers, while inclusion is about how people in underrepresented groups are treated and valued in the workplace.

Recognizing and appreciating the diverse strengths of underrepresented groups leads to a more inclusive work environment and boosts productivity. [ more ]

Harvard Business Review

Education

Why Early Childhood Education Is More Important Now Than Ever - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM THE GODDARD SCHOOL

High-quality childcare drives the U.S. economy by allowing more adults to enter and stay in the workforce.

Parents want their children to receive a nurturing education that helps them grow socially, emotionally, and academically. [ more ]

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