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technology1 year ago

"The Impact of AI on Knowledge Workers and Job Security"

Reid Hoffman, a prominent tech executive, emphasizes that knowledge workers who do not embrace AI will be left behind in the evolving job market. As AI technology becomes more sophisticated, its adoption across industries is increasing, leading to a shift in job roles rather than their elimination. The demand for AI professionals is creating a skills gap and widening the pay gap between tech and non-tech roles. Statistics show that AI-related jobs offer higher salaries and present an opportunity for strategic professionals to leverage the ongoing skills gap to their advantage.

via TechSpot|
#ai#job-market#knowledge-workers
leadership2 years ago

"The Leadership Choice: Steve Jobs' Impact on Tech"

Steve Jobs emphasized the importance of hiring smart people and empowering them to shape the course of action. Leaders should prioritize redistributing decision-making power, building a strong community, and listening more than talking. By fostering relationships, promoting collaboration, and valuing employee input, leaders can create a culture of trust and empowerment that motivates and inspires knowledge workers. Active listening is crucial to ensure employees feel heard and to remove obstacles for their success.

via Inc.|
#active-listening#empowerment#knowledge-workers
economy2 years ago

The Heartland's Remote Job Boom: Paying Knowledge Workers to Relocate

Tulsa Remote, a program designed to attract remote workers to Tulsa, Oklahoma, by providing a $10,000 financial incentive, has been successful in revitalizing the local economy. The program has received a surge in applications during the pandemic, with 60,000 applications this year compared to 10,000 in its first year in 2019. The average age of participants is 34, with an average salary above $100,000. An economic impact analysis found that the program has generated millions in new local earnings and brought hundreds of new jobs to Tulsa. The program's community-building approach has also contributed to its success, with a high retention rate of 76% among participants who completed their program year.

via USA TODAY|
#community-building#economic-revitalization#economy
technology2 years ago

The Impact of AI on Higher-Wage Knowledge Workers and the Global Economy.

McKinsey's analysis shows that generative AI tools like ChatGPT could boost the global economy by $4.4tn and labor productivity growth by up to 0.6% annually through 2040. However, it will cause significant disruption in jobs held by "higher-wage knowledge workers" whose roles were "previously considered to be relatively immune to automation." Workers with a master's degree or doctorate could see 57% of their tasks automated through generative AI, according to McKinsey's findings.

via New York Post |
#ai#generative-ai#job-automation