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In the era of telecommuting, what qualifies as “working time”? A new paper proposes a way to track employees’ hours on the job while respecting their time off.
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As India advances, women’s workforce participation plummets
May 15, 2020 by Deepa KrishnanMany Indian women have stopped working, even though India’s GDP has grown. As COVID-19 brings the economy to a halt, India must critically examine its policies through a gender lens.Tales of the original Industrial Revolution
April 27, 2020 by Daniel AkstElizabeth Gaskell’s Victorian-era novel North and South has a great deal to teach us about the enduring tensions between progress and prosperity, industry and labor, and rural and urban life.A crucial role for human resources
February 18, 2019 by Lynda GrattonHow HR leaders can play a vital part in providing a compelling environment for tomorrow’s workforce.Related tags: employee engagement, human capital, human resources, labor, talent development, workplaceStop Putting So Much Stock in Streaks
October 12, 2017 by Daniel GrossThe end of a run can feel earth-shattering, but economists and statisticians say it often means nothing.Automation Limitation: Companies Still Need Seasonal Workers
September 21, 2017 by Daniel GrossRetailers are already announcing ambitious holiday hiring goals, with logistics and delivery firms likely to follow.Companies Move Out of Their Geographic Comfort Zone
September 13, 2017 by Daniel GrossWith skilled employees in high demand, some firms are extending their footprint into areas where workers are underutilized.What Billy Joel Can Teach Us About AI
July 25, 2017 by Daniel GrossIt’s too simplistic to view advances in automation as inspiring either sadness or euphoria.Related tags: artificial intelligence, automation, economy, innovation, labor, machine learning, technologyWhy the construction industry may be robot-proof
May 24, 2017 by Daniel GrossThere is something unique about building houses that inherently eschews efficiency and automation.Do We Really Need to Disrupt Lunch, Too?
May 17, 2017 by Daniel GrossAutomation is chipping away at one of the few chances many of us get during the workday for human interaction.Why Robots Need Adult Supervision
May 9, 2017 by Daniel GrossFacebook is hiring legions of people to monitor content, proving once again that, at least in the near future, computers need a human touch.Imperfect Job Market Forces Unenviable Choices
March 23, 2017 by Daniel GrossAs a tightening in farm labor shows, employers must choose from a handful of undesirable options to stay in business.s+b Trend Watch: What Keeps CEOs Up at Night?
May 9, 2016A new survey identifies the top threats faced by company leaders.
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