Category: Automation Impact on Jobs

AI and automation can open the way for workplace inclusion

AI and automation can open the way for workplace inclusion

Jasmine Virhia

Ariela Kleinberg Shveid

September 28th, 2024 AI and automation can open the way for workplace inclusion 0 comments Estimated reading time: 6 minutes With the rapid advancements in technology, the fear of job loss is palpable. But is this the whole truth for artificial intelligence and automation? Jasmine Virhia and Ariela Kleinberg Shveid write that these technologies can potentially bring a big benefit to workers: enhanced workplace inclusion. The city of Tokyo gained a robot-run restaurant in 2021. Upon hearing this, you would be justified in asking, “how does this help our current population or create more […]

How Generative AI is Impacting the Future of Work

How Generative AI is Impacting the Future of Work

The global workforce is undergoing a significant transformation, fueled by the rapid advancement of Generative AI. Unlike traditional AI systems that primarily focus on analyzing data and automating routine tasks, Generative AI goes a step further – it creates. From text and images to music and software, this new breed of AI has demonstrated the ability to generate original content, revolutionizing industries along the way. Tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E have brought Generative AI into the spotlight, accelerating its adoption in a wide range of sectors. As businesses recognize its potential, we are beginning to see how this technology […]

Generative AI and Jobs

Generative AI and Jobs

The International Labour Organization’s 2023 report on Generative AI and Jobs concluded that “most jobs and industries are only partially exposed to automation and are thus more likely to be complemented rather than substituted by AI.”

This ILO global report may have countered the more apocalyptic claims about jobs losses, but it was not meant as a calming voice. Rather it was a call for policy makers and employers to wake up and address the generative AI revolution. To set policies to facilitate a smooth transition to the AI era, and to build a workforce ready to take full […]

Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Report 2023-24

Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Report 2023-24

For Prelims: National Statistical Office (NSO) , Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) , Formal Jobs , Reverse Migration , Informalisation , Automation , Digitisation , Goods and Services Tax (GST) , MSMEs , Green Jobs .

For Mains: Status of employment in India, Challenges associated with creation of formal jobs.

Source: BS Why in News? Recently, the National Statistical Office (NSO) released the annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) report 2023-24 , showing the unemployment rate stagnated at 3.2% that raises concerns about the inability to generate enough formal jobs . What are the Key Highlights of […]

How AI Is Rewriting Business Rules—Just Like Globalisation Did in the ’90s!

How AI Is Rewriting Business Rules—Just Like Globalisation Did in the ’90s!

The business world is no stranger to transformative waves of change. In the 1980s and 1990s, the rapid globalisation of markets reshaped how companies operated, introducing new efficiencies (do you remember JIT or just in time?), expanding opportunities, and forcing adaptations that fundamentally altered the corporate landscape. Fast forward to today, and we are witnessing a similar revolution—this time driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Much like globalisation, AI is ushering in profound changes in business operations, strategies, and workforce dynamics. The parallels between the rise of AI and the globalisation era are striking, as both have or will change […]

Financial stability grows for shift workers in 2024

Financial stability grows for shift workers in 2024

Story image New data from Deputy’s latest State of Hourly Work Survey reveals that feelings of financial stability are improving for shift workers, driven by trends like poly-employment which provide more predictable income.

The survey, which gathered insights from 1,434 Australian shift workers, highlights key trends shaping the future of the shift work economy.

According to the findings, the percentage of shift workers able to cover their expenses while also saving increased from 25% in 2023 to 35% in 2024. This shift suggests a significant improvement in financial well-being among this workforce segment. A similar trend is noted globally, with shift […]

Strategies for hiring the right metal fabrication shop employee

Strategies for hiring the right metal fabrication shop employee

Episode art Tim and Caleb discuss the challenges of hiring and retaining employees in the metal fabrication industry, particularly at high-mix, high-volume fab shops.

Caleb talks about how his company has found success by hiring people without prior fabrication experience and training them in-house and focusing on creating a collaborative, positive work environment with clear processes and systems to reduce stress. They also talk about the fact people need livable wages, and without that, workers are going to continue to move from shop to shop.

Tim and Caleb also talk about the benefits of cross-training shop floor employees in software development […]

Navigating the risks and benefits of AI’s fast-paced growth

Navigating the risks and benefits of AI's fast-paced growth

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a cornerstone of the 21st century’s technological evolution, with its impact being felt across nearly every sector, from healthcare and finance to entertainment and creativity. The speed at which AI is advancing, especially in recent years, has both fascinated and unsettled society, prompting a closer examination of its benefits and risks. According to recent estimates, the market for AI technologies amounted to around $200 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow beyond $1.8 trillion by 2030 . How AI drives innovation across industries

The most visible aspect of AI’s rise in recent years […]

Enabling complex organoid assays by leveraging automated workflows

Enabling complex organoid assays by leveraging automated workflows

The utilization of 3D organoids is increasingly prevalent in disease modeling and drug discovery due to their ability to better represent biologically relevant tissue architecture, microenvironments, and functionality. However, the complex nature of 3D models is a potential obstacle to their greater utilization in drug screening and research.

Molecular Devices LLC aims to overcome these obstacles by applying automation to labor-intensive manual protocols. As a result, the company has established automation protocols for the entire 3D culture workflow process and increased organoid assays’ accuracy and throughput.

These automated methods employ an integrated work cell, facilitating automated cell plating, media exchange, […]

AI and automation can open the way for workplace inclusion

AI and automation can open the way for workplace inclusion

With the rapid advancements in technology, the fear of job loss is palpable. But is this the whole truth for artificial intelligence and automation? Jasmine Virhia and Ariela Kleinberg Shveid write that these technologies can potentially bring a big benefit to workers: enhanced workplace inclusion. The city of Tokyo gained a robot-run restaurant in 2021. Upon hearing this, you would be justified in asking, “how does this help our current population or create more jobs, when you could have human cashiers, bartenders, and waiters?” The catch with the Dawn Avatar Robot Cafe is that it is run by people […]