Tag: Workforce
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Deloitte’s CTO: Rethinking the 93-7 Tech-to-People Split for Real Digital Transformation
Why the 93-7 Split Matters—and Why It Isn’t Working In a striking critique of modern business priorities, Deloitte’s Chief Technology Officer has highlighted a startling statistic: organizations devote roughly 93% of their technology budgets to tools, models, chips, and software, while only about 7% goes toward people, culture, and workflows. This 93-7 split, he argues,…
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Nvidia CEO: Use AI for Every Task That Is Possible
Nvidia’s Bold Call: AI for Every Task In a decisive stance on the integration of artificial intelligence into daily work, Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang urged employees to use AI for every task that is possible. Speaking at an all-hands meeting the day after the chipmaker reported record earnings, Huang framed AI as a…
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WHO staff cuts threaten global health and safety worldwide
Overview: A historic reduction in WHO staffing The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans to trim its workforce by 2,371 posts, representing nearly a quarter of its global staff. Government officials say the measure is part of a broader effort to streamline operations, control costs, and recalibrate priorities in a shifting global health landscape.…
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Redefining Peak Age: Exciting Prospects in Older Adulthood
Redefining Peak Age: Why Growing Older Can Spark Extraordinary Performance For years, popular wisdom has suggested that peak performance—whether in athletics, mathematics, or chess—occurs early in life and then gradually declines. A recent study by researchers including a colleague and myself, published in Intelligence, challenges this narrative. Our work shows that many aspects of overall…
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Midlife Peak: Why 60 Can Be Your Leadership Prime Today
Introduction: A Counterintuitive View of Age and Performance Many people fear that aging means a steady slide in mental sharpness. Yet recent research, including a study published in Intelligence, suggests a more nuanced truth: for many adults, overall psychological functioning peaks in late midlife—roughly between ages 55 and 60. This finding reframes midlife from a…
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Queensland launches $20m Women’s Career Grants to help mums re-enter the workforce
Queensland backs women returning to work with a targeted grants program Queensland is rolling out a significant one-off incentive aimed at helping women rejoin the workforce after time spent away. The government has unveiled a $20-million Women’s Career Grants program designed to remove practical barriers and encourage more women to re-enter professional life. Targeted at…
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Perplexity Comet: AI Browser Could Cut Hiring Needs
Perplexity’s Comet: A New AI Personal Assistant for the Workforce Perplexity AI has expanded its reach with Comet, an autonomous personal assistant embedded in a browser that aims to boost productivity across organizations. After making Comet free for all users, the company is pushing the tool as a way for businesses to rethink hiring and…
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Chaos and Confusion Over Trump’s $100,000 Visa Fee
Introduction The recent announcement by former President Donald Trump regarding the H1-B visa fee has sent shockwaves through the business community. With a new fee set at a staggering $100,000, companies are scrambling to respond, fearing the financial burden it may impose. This move is aimed at prioritizing American workers but raises significant concerns about…
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US Immigration Raids Detain Chinese Nationals Alongside Koreans and Japanese
Overview of the Raids According to a report by the *Nikkei Asian Review* on September 9, a raid conducted by US immigration authorities at a joint battery plant owned by Hyundai Motor and LG Energy Solution in Georgia resulted in the detention of 475 individuals. The operation particularly targeted workers involved in the manufacturing of…