Humans vs. Machines

 
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This week Morrisons announced that 687 UK jobs would be replaced by machines. In January the Daily News ran a headline, 'Middle class jobs increasingly being replaced by technology', whilst last December the New Yorker asked, 'Will a Robot Take Your Job?' Yet behind every machine is the human that made it. Are you worried you'll eventually lose your job to a robot? Let us know.
 
Blog: Man & Machine
Modern businesses are reliant on computers. But what about the people that use them? What happens when humans declare war on their computers? The piece looks at recent examples of staff dissatisfaction and workplace disruption, before offering advice on how companies can keep operations running smoothly – from overcoming workplace vulnerability to managing employees themselves.  Read the full article now. 
 
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Report: IT People
Technology may be getting smarter and more sophisticated, but what about the people using it? Can the industry survive such rapid progression, or will it be let down by an IT skills shortage? IDG Connect blends new research with readers' opinions on the current state of IT skills to gain an insight into the future. Are we really equipped for the future? Download this paper to find out.
 
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Research: Talent Management
What makes the ideal talent manager? The New Talent Management Network has conducted research into the talent management profession worldwide. The report raises critical questions about the ability of those in talent management to set, advance and deliver against a company's business agenda. Click through to read more. 
 
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