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COVID-19 Has Increased Job Automation, And That’s a Mixed Bag
in some industries, the pandemic accelerated automation trends
December 22, 2021 | Insights | Scotty HendricksMany words come to mind when thinking about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the economy, but perhaps chief among them is uncertainty. The manifestations of this were everywhere—unemployment spiked, the stock market crashed, and speculation on securities ran wild. A …
November 11, 2021 | Interviews
Marjorie McShane on Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing & the Frontiers of AI
InfoWorks spoke with the pioneering researcher about computational linguistics, intelligent agents, and the untapped potentials of knowledge-based systems
Most businesspeople are aware of the myriad ways that artificial intelligence has impacted the labor market. Ranging from fast food orders to invoicing, chatbots to supply chain management, AI is taking over roles once performed by human workers. As we …
October 26, 2021 | Insights | Helen S. Cooke
‘Managing By Projects’ is Different From Project Management, And Here’s Why
Some organizations use a methodology called “managing by projects,” but it’s not traditional Project Management
As organizations scramble to adapt to rapid changes in the contemporary work environment – including increased automation – there is a new focus on improving work methods and getting results by whatever means necessary. In the realm of project management, …
October 5, 2021 | Insights | Denise Gifford
The Hybrid Workplace Introduces New Challenges and Novel Solutions
Employees working from home are at risk of becoming second tier
The hybrid workplace seems to be here to stay, and many are welcoming this change to a model that mixes remote work with time in the office. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, workers stated a preference to work at home …
September 23, 2021 | Insights | Scotty Hendricks
Machine Learning Has Advanced, But Natural Language is a Hurdle
even with recent advances in AI, computers can’t really understand human language
Most of us are familiar with attempts by computers and software systems to understand spoken language—like when you ask your phone to tell you where the nearest sandwich shop is, or ask Alexa to play a favorite song. You’re also …