Clocking in, 21st-century style
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.
As India advances, women’s workforce participation plummets
Many 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.May 15, 2020 by Deepa KrishnanTales of the original Industrial Revolution
Elizabeth 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.April 27, 2020 by Daniel AkstA Crucial Role for Human Resources
How HR leaders can play a vital part in providing a compelling environment for tomorrow’s workforce.February 18, 2019 by Lynda GrattonRelated tags: employee engagement, human capital, human resources, labor, talent development, workplaceStop Putting So Much Stock in Streaks
The end of a run can feel earth-shattering, but economists and statisticians say it often means nothing.October 12, 2017 by Daniel GrossAutomation Limitation: Companies Still Need Seasonal Workers
Retailers are already announcing ambitious holiday hiring goals, with logistics and delivery firms likely to follow.September 21, 2017 by Daniel GrossCompanies Move Out of Their Geographic Comfort Zone
With skilled employees in high demand, some firms are extending their footprint into areas where workers are underutilized.September 13, 2017 by Daniel GrossWhat Billy Joel Can Teach Us About AI
It’s too simplistic to view advances in automation as inspiring either sadness or euphoria.July 25, 2017 by Daniel GrossRelated tags: artificial intelligence, automation, economy, innovation, labor, machine learning, technologyWhy the construction industry may be robot-proof
There is something unique about building houses that inherently eschews efficiency and automation.May 24, 2017 by Daniel GrossDo We Really Need to Disrupt Lunch, Too?
Automation is chipping away at one of the few chances many of us get during the workday for human interaction.May 17, 2017 by Daniel GrossWhy Robots Need Adult Supervision
Facebook is hiring legions of people to monitor content, proving once again that, at least in the near future, computers need a human touch.May 9, 2017 by Daniel GrossImperfect Job Market Forces Unenviable Choices
As a tightening in farm labor shows, employers must choose from a handful of undesirable options to stay in business.March 23, 2017 by Daniel Grosss+b Trend Watch: What Keeps CEOs Up at Night?
A new survey identifies the top threats faced by company leaders.May 9, 2016
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