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Chartering the legal considerations in HR’s digital shift

Chartering the legal considerations in HR’s digital shift

What are the essential legal aspects that HR managers need to navigate in this ever-changing digital landscape and provides valuable insights to empower businesses. In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organisations are harnessing digital transformation to enhance productivity, improve efficiency, and drive innovation. However, amidst this technological revolution, HR managers must be well-versed in the legal implications that accompany these advancements. Understanding the legal considerations and adopting proactive measures can ensure a smooth transition while safeguarding employee rights and compliance with UK employment laws.

Remote Work Policies and Compliance
With the increasing prevalence of remote work, businesses must establish […]

How the UK Flexible Work Bill will drive careers and industry

How the UK Flexible Work Bill will drive careers and industry

Image: @shironosov| iStock Working is changing for the better thanks to a new government bill. The UK Flexible Work Bill is bringing hopes for a better work-life balance across the UK

The recent proposal brings a ray of hope not only for a more balanced work-life integration but also for the advancement of adult education, training, and upskilling opportunities.

As technology continues to reshape industries, rendering some job roles redundant while creating new ones, the need for continuous learning becomes paramount for maintaining career relevance and professional growth. The changing landscape of work With technology transforming industries at an unprecedented […]

Integration of AMRs Hinges on Establishing Harmony Between Humans and Machines

Integration of AMRs Hinges on Establishing Harmony Between Humans and Machines

As the e-commerce and supply chain landscape rapidly evolves, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have emerged as a powerful tool to revolutionize warehouse operations. In short, AMRs are designed to make the jobs of warehouse workers easier and more efficient.

Among other benefits, AMRs can efficiently transport goods, optimize inventory management and perform repetitive tasks, freeing up human workers to focus on more strategic responsibilities that drive value. Ideally, AMRs navigate through the warehouse seamlessly, avoiding obstacles and optimizing routes. This streamlined approach reduces operational bottlenecks, ultimately revving up productivity and reducing lead times.

Fantastic, right? And yet, not everyone is thrilled […]

The People v. Tech: Forecasting the Future of Farming

The People v. Tech: Forecasting the Future of Farming

Weed control. – Photo: Cor Salverius Technology is invading every industry. Already, robots, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI) are daily fixtures in hospitals. From robots to wearables, such as Fitbits and Apple Watches, the skepticism that once surrounded tech in healthcare has quickly transitioned into widespread acceptance. Companies like Meritive and Google Health continue to push the boundaries.

The same tech that has revolutionized healthcare is now transforming agriculture. But agritech doesn’t just make crops and animals grow. As more farmers embrace technology, concerns turn to what this means for who we hire, and how we […]

Eye-opening Statistics on Job Displacement Due to Automation (2023 Data)

Eye-opening Statistics on Job Displacement Due to Automation (2023 Data)

Automation has been a worry for years, as many traditional/manual patterned workers are seen losing their jobs to machined-based labor daily. It replaces human efforts with technology and results in job displacement. Although many workers have been displaced and more are still on the verge of being replaced, digital transformation is still the bomb. As per the estimates, by 2025, 85 million jobs will be lost to automation worldwide.

The global pandemic gave rise to many job displacements, as most businesses and shopping were transacted online. It’s been a struggle for recovery since the pandemic, and there’s little to no […]

Collaborating with Robots

Collaborating with Robots

Safety scanners alert robots to stop as soon as an employee enters the cell. This setup enables humans and robots to work side-by-side with no safety guarding. (Provided by Universal Robots) Between “Blade Runner,” “Terminator,” “The Matrix” and other blockbuster movies, Hollywood has painted a frightening picture—one in which intelligent machines attempt to destroy humanity. And while artificial intelligence (AI) promises to change much about our future, it’s unlikely that neither it nor advanced automatons will do more than make our lives easier and more productive over the coming years. Let’s hope.

In the meantime, robots are bringing significant and […]

Emerging Technology Trends in Warehousing: Charting the Course of Innovation

Emerging Technology Trends in Warehousing: Charting the Course of Innovation

Everyone from logistics upstarts to e-commerce giants are looking for agile and responsive warehousing solutions.

The warehousing and logistics industry is undergoing a significant shift. Ecommerce growth means warehouses face incredible pressure to innovate or get left behind. Consumer expectations around fast, convenient, and free delivery have never been higher. Vacancy rates may be seeing a slight uptick to 3.5% but are still well below the 10-year average of 5.0%. Responding to these challenges, warehouses are adopting technology and automation, and inventions once considered futuristic are now instrumental.

While the pandemic created extraordinary supply chain challenges that forced businesses to innovate […]

UN Says AI Will Impact Clerical Jobs the Most

UN Says AI Will Impact Clerical Jobs the Most

The UN has weighed in on the impact AI will have on the workforce, saying clerical jobs are the ones most at risk.

Artificial intelligence is a boon to some industries, but many fear that the rise of AI will lead to massive job losses as AIs replace human employees. According to a study by the International Labour Organization , clerical jobs are most in danger of being replaced by generative AI: The occupational group with the highest share of tasks exposed to GPT technology are the clerical jobs, where the majority of tasks fall at least into medium-level exposure, […]

Automation causing concern for employees, jobseekers

Automation causing concern for employees, jobseekers

Be aware of technological advancements, learn new skills and retrain to ensure employability, says expert.

Jobseekers are now worried over concerns about unemployment and a potential decrease in job opportunities. KUALA LUMPUR: With the rapid advancement of automation, the nature of work in many sectors has been significantly transformed. As a result, jobseekers are now worried over concerns about unemployment and a potential decrease in job opportunities.

Junior graphic designer Sin Kian Tan, 26, said: “I fear being replaced by machines or software as automation has the potential to eliminate certain jobs, especially those that involve repetition and manual tasks.“This […]

Gartner Hype Cycle Shows Supply Chain Adoption of Mobile Robots Will Far Outpace Drones Over Next Three Years

Gartner Hype Cycle Shows Supply Chain Adoption of Mobile Robots Will Far Outpace Drones Over Next Three Years

Smart mobile robot adoption in supply chains is growing rapidly and will far outpace drones over the next three years, according to Gartner, Inc.

In the Gartner report, Hype Cycle for Mobile Robots and Drones, 2023, Gartner experts said that many organizations already deploying mobile robots will expand their fleet in the next three years. It’s likely companies will have hundreds, if not thousands, of mobile robots in use, while drones will be deployed in more targeted ways, such as for inspection at a location or delivery of critical goods like medicines to remote areas.

“By 2027, over 75% of companies […]