As we wrap up this year and going ahead in a new decade, the future of work is purpose-driven and people-focused. Over the course of the 2010s, the space of human resources has extended and progressed alongside changes in how organizations function, how teams are managed, and how employees set their expectations when it comes to working. As we enter the next decade, HR must put … [Read more...] about Top Five HR Trends for 2020
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Are You Overinvesting in New Employees?
I know that headline sounds totally off base at first glance, but if you stick with this post and read the context behind it, you'll see that it isn't a silly question. In fact, this blog was spurred by a discussion between several analytics and data science executives that I sat in on a short time ago. The issue raised in this blog certainly applies more broadly than the world … [Read more...] about Are You Overinvesting in New Employees?
Machine learning: the tendency of autonomous vehicles is leaving a generation of workers behind
A report by Goldman Sachs estimates that car sales will reach 20% of total sales between 2025 and 2030. The same report claims that job losses could hit 25,000 a month when it peaks. Those are some scary numbers, mainly if you make a living in an industry likely to be affected by this new technology. The public sentiment reflects this, with a Pew study concluding that public … [Read more...] about Machine learning: the tendency of autonomous vehicles is leaving a generation of workers behind
Now is the Best Time to Start a Cloud Career
A quick look at any employment-based social networking site is enough to tell that you cloud computing skills are more valuable to employers today than ever before. Some people have gone so far as to say that many companies are in crisis-mode since they can't find people who have the skills they need. Many firms transitioned to cloud-based software deployment models without … [Read more...] about Now is the Best Time to Start a Cloud Career
Setting up an Analytics Team for Success = Get Fuzzy!
Building on our month focussed on controversial topics, let's turn to what will set your team up for success. Different contexts can require different types of the analytics team. A lot of the advice that I offer within the Opinion section of this blog is based on a lifetime leading teams in large corporates. So, I'm pleased to partner with guest bloggers from other … [Read more...] about Setting up an Analytics Team for Success = Get Fuzzy!
