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Emotion tracking tech in the workplace puts people’s wellbeing at risk

Workplace Insight

A new report from the Institute for the Future of Work (IFOW) explores the increasing use of affective computing in the workplace. As affective computing becomes more prevalent, the report calls for robust regulation to safeguard workers rights and wellbeing. Bias and Inequality: AAM technologies risk reinforcing existing biases.

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How to keep a workplace functioning in the face of layoffs

Work Life

The reasons for these enormous numbers are multifaceted, ranging from staffing and funding cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and their ramifications, companies leaning in to automation and artificial intelligence to sluggish sales. How you treat people in hard times is what the soul of the company is,” she says.

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Government partners with tech firms to boost AI skills of UK workforce

Workplace Insight

The Government has announced a new initiative aimed at equipping UK workers with the skills needed to adapt to the growing impact of artificial intelligence on the workplace. The forum’s organisers say they will consult further with businesses, educational institutions, and workers over the coming months to develop and expand its plans.

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How to transform a boring speech and improve your public speaking skills

Work Life

When 18- to 34-year-olds were shown both humorous and non-humorous news stories about politics and government policy, the viewers remembered and shared the funny stories more often. The goal was to compare how well patients remembered medical instructions given during in-person consultations versus once given through telehealth.

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A Day in the Life of AI Consultant Juliette Powell

Success

The New York City-based founder and managing partner of Kleiner Powell International (KPI) consults with governments, large companies and others on the intersection of tech and business, with a deep understanding of how AI is shifting society and global competition. Her teaching, learning and work all interplay. Photo by Laurent Levy.

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Drug Testing: What Are My Rights and Responsibilities as an Employer?

Insperity

Although you have the authority to implement a drug testing policy, it’s best to consult with an HR or legal professional who can outline any possible state or federal laws that may affect your ability to drug test your applicants or employees. The selection process should be decided by computer software. Review your policy.

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Drug Testing: What Are My Rights and Responsibilities as an Employer

Insperity

Although you have the authority to implement a drug testing policy, it’s best to consult with an HR or legal professional who can outline any possible state or federal laws that may affect your ability to drug test your applicants or employees. The selection process should be decided by computer software. In late 2014, Washington D.C.

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