The Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street has this May launched a £5 million “Beat the Bots” fund to help train the region’s workers for the jobs of the future. Recent reports* estimate 1.5…
It is time to break down internal walls
Mihai Vlad, VP AI & Machine Learning Solutions at SDL, discusses the increasingly important role of language in internal communication It is an acknowledged truth that enterprises are having to rethink the traditional way of…
In a digital workplace, emotional IQ will become…
Adam Greenwood-Byrne, CEO at RealVNC discusses the value of emotional IQ as AI usage increases The rise of emerging technologies within the workplace makes it an exciting time for businesses to grow. The introduction of…
Should HR assuage any employee fears in AI?
HR Communications expert Kay Phelps, owner of HR Specialist PR Agency, PR in HR, considers whether HR should immediately reassure staff on AI, or whether a more strategic, long-term approach is more appropriate. Should HR communications…
Friend or Foe? Why Robots Are Shaking Up…
Automation is inevitable, but does it necessarily mean redundancies? Joseph Kenny, Vice President Global Customer Transformation at ServiceMax from GE Digital considers the impact of AI on call centre environments “Let’s play…
People TECH Fund II Makes First Investment
The HR TECH Partnership recently successfully closed its People TECH Fund II and is now delighted to say that it’s making its first investment in RecruitmentSmart which focuses on CV screening using advanced AI techniques. RecruitSmart's machine learning…
Will digital disruption change temporary recruitment for the…
Digital platforms are now starting to pop up that promise to transform the currently inefficient and costly temporary recruitment process. But are they really as good for the sector as they claim, asks TempRocket’s Andrew…
New paper explains AI’s role in talent acquisition
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can radically improve employee selection processes - by enabling recruiters to assess many more applicants - but the basis of your selection decisions must be legally defensible, according to a new paper…
Could AI hold the answer to construction skills…
AI is often a continuing source of stress and hope at the same time - but in some sectors it could offer huge safety benefits. Artificial Intelligence has gradually become more and more prominent in…