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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.

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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. Engage those leaders and ensure they understand the reasons for the decisions.

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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. According to the Government, around one in five UK businesses is already using some form of AI, with that number expected to rise significantly in the coming years.

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Maura Healey and Christina Romer reflect on how business can be more like government—yes, government

Work Life

Long before the Trump administration tapped Elon Musk to cut federal costs and headcount via the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), business leaders and politicians have been trying to find ways to make government leaner, less bureaucratic, and more like a well-run corporation. In 1982, Ronald Reagan asked J. Grace & Co.,

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UK government outlines £86 billion science and technology plan to support regional growth

Workplace Insight

The UK government has announced a package of funding and initiatives aimed at strengthening the country’s position in science and technology, which it believes will offer a particular focus on helping regions capitalise on local research and innovation. A number of universities will also receive new backing.

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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. Research from both the University of Pennsylvania and Ohio State University has shown that humor is a key contributor to both virality and retention.

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Small changes to AI LLMs could cut energy use by 90 percent, claims UNESCO report

Workplace Insight

The organisation is now encouraging governments and industry to invest in research that prioritises energy efficiency, as well as efforts to improve public understanding of the environmental cost of AI. In 2021, all member states adopted the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI , which includes guidance on reducing environmental impact.