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AI agents raise red flags for employees
- A Boston Consulting Group survey revealed that while employees are increasingly comfortable with AI, they express concerns about the adoption of autonomous agentic tools.
- Over 70% of respondents regularly use generative AI tools, with almost half reporting time savings of at least an hour daily. Confidence in AI adoption has grown by 19% from 2018.
- Only 13% of employees have encountered AI agents in their workflows. Key worries include lack of human oversight, unclear accountability for mistakes, and potential bias.
- Enterprises are looking to leverage agentic AI for competitive advantages, but challenges such as security gaps, integration issues, and organizational readiness remain. Major companies like Salesforce, PepsiCo, Toyota, Estée Lauder Companies, and Walmart are among early adopters of AI agent technology.
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Medium
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Beyond Blueprints: Why Your Software Needs a Greenhouse, Not a Factory
- Software development has evolved from rigid Waterfall model to Agile and now DevOps.
- The pursuit of optimizing processes can lead to overlooking the health of the end product, especially with the introduction of AI-generated code.
- The article introduces the concept of an 'AI Greenhouse' to cultivate software instead of just assembling it, emphasizing collaboration between humans and AI.
- The 'Greenhouse' model represents a fundamental shift in mindset in software development, focusing on growth and potential rather than control and predictability.
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Medium
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Want to Get Lucky in Your Career?
- Opportunities in careers often arise unexpectedly, and being available, willing, and visible can lead to breakthroughs.
- Creating visibility through impactful projects, involvement in new initiatives, and ensuring others recognize your strengths is key to career advancement.
- Preparation, networking, and seizing opportunities play a vital role in career progression, even when luck is involved.
- Lessons learned include understanding the importance of timing, being ready for opportunities in advance, and leveraging internal networks for career growth.
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Achievers
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10 soft skills driving the future of workplace success
- Soft skills like communication, teamwork, and adaptability are crucial for workplace success.
- However, many organizations struggle to effectively develop and recognize these skills among employees.
- Recognizing and reinforcing soft skills in real time is essential for building a strong workplace culture.
- The article discusses 10 key soft skills driving future workplace success and the importance of recognition.
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Hrdive
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An employer’s guide to navigating cultural flash points around autism
- Employers facing cultural flashpoints around autism can minimize legal risks while supporting workforce.
- Reports of polarizing statements surrounding autism can lead to conflicts in workplace interactions.
- Employers can mitigate risks by enforcing policies, investing in training, respecting differences, and offering accommodations.
- Efforts to provide accurate information on vaccines can help achieve a vaccinated workforce.
- Promoting inclusion and complying with anti-discrimination policies are crucial for a supportive workplace.
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Hrexecutive
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Last year’s July 4th surged PTO requests by 326%; how HR can prepare
- In 2024, July 4 fell on a Thursday, making July 5 the third most-requested PTO day of the year with a 326% increase in requests compared to average.
- Despite many private employers giving July 5 off this year, there may still be spikes in PTO requests as employees aim to extend their long weekend.
- Challenges for HR may arise in terms of payroll accuracy and staffing coverage due to unclear PTO policies and employees' tendency to submit requests last minute.
- To address these challenges, automation is recommended to streamline time-off workflows, enforce policies consistently, and reduce errors in payroll and staffing gaps.
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Hrexecutive
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Why Cisco’s chief people officer says ‘one size doesn’t fit all’ for hybrid work policies
- As hybrid work becomes mainstream, HR leaders are facing the challenges of this new style of working.
- Cisco's Global Hybrid Work Study 2025 highlights the need for intentionality, technology, and trust in hybrid work policies.
- High performers value remote work flexibility and autonomy in choosing their work environment.
- The study emphasizes the importance of intentional in-office experiences, genuine communication, and technology to enhance hybrid work.
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Peoplelab
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Time to rethink the language of internal comms
- The language used in internal communications is being questioned for its relevance in the modern workplace.
- Traditional terms like 'audience,' 'cascade,' and 'channels' suggest a one-way communication model that is outdated.
- Advocates for 'People-First Internal Communication' propose a more collaborative and human-centered approach to internal comms.
- The evolving landscape of work and rising employee expectations are driving the need for a shift in internal communication language and mindset.
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Peoplelab
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Reimagining Internal Communication for the AI Age: Will you evolve or be replaced?
- Internal communication is facing disruption due to AI advancements in tasks such as writing, scheduling, and planning.
- The People‑First IC Movement advocates for a shift towards co-creating, connection, experiences, and impact in internal communication.
- AI is reshaping the tools and expectations of work, emphasizing the need to augment human strengths with technology.
- To future-proof the IC role, internal communicators are urged to focus on human strengths, strategic skills, and evolving technical skills.
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Letsgrowleaders
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Quick Decisions: How to Collaborate When You Have to Decide Fast
- Making quick decisions doesn't have to mean making solo decisions; collaboration is key.
- It is essential to reach out to key stakeholders for input and insight before making quick decisions.
- Asking for contribution, not consensus, can lead to better decisions in a time-sensitive environment.
- Communication and closing the loop with collaborators are vital in fostering trust and maintaining momentum.
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Salesfuel
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Best Practices for Email Marketing Campaigns
- Email marketing continues to be highly profitable with a $36 ROI for every $1 invested due to consumer engagement.
- Email marketing campaigns face challenges such as the need to improve engagement, measure ROI more effectively, and enhance open rates and content quality.
- Personalization, message type, content quality, and interaction elements like interactive buttons are key factors influencing email marketing effectiveness.
- AI tools are increasingly being used to streamline the email marketing process, with surveyed businesses noting AI's impact on content generation, performance analysis, and personalization improvement.
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Peoplelab
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The 5 human skills AI can’t replace – and why they matter now more than ever
- The value of distinctly human skills is rising as more organizations adopt AI according to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report.
- Five key human skills that AI cannot replicate include creativity and innovation, complex problem-solving, empathy and emotional intelligence, curiosity and continuous learning, and resilience and adaptability.
- Human skills like creativity and empathy are considered more essential in an AI-driven world, with professionals being encouraged to leverage their emotional intelligence and curiosity to stay relevant and engaged.
- These human skills are not just soft skills but power skills that will set individuals apart in the age of AI, highlighting the importance of building, stretching, and intentionally applying them in the workplace.
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Salesfuel
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What Are the Worst Body Language Mistakes When Presenting?
- Body language plays a significant role in how individuals are perceived while presenting, including gestures, facial expressions, and vocal tone.
- Awareness of body language is crucial as it can reinforce messages and influence others positively or negatively.
- Key body language mistakes to avoid during presentations include weak eye contact, poor posture, using closed gestures, and improper use of space.
- Being mindful of body language can enhance presentations by conveying messages effectively and building stronger relationships.
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Medium
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Digital Me 2.0: When My AI Twin Became Smarter Than Me
- The era of AI Mind Twins has arrived, where AI can capture and recreate a person's unique 'thoughtprint'.
- These AI versions of individuals can outperform them in various tasks, writing faster, providing flawless versions of emails, and making decisions without delay.
- AI mind twins interact in virtual spaces using a person's face, voice, and tone, sometimes being perceived as more confident and charismatic than the individual themselves.
- AI mind twins have been shown to make better life decisions, respond to emotions in real-time, and give valuable advice, raising questions about identity and the future of human-AI relationships.
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Askamanager
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people don’t like my face in the morning, waiting for a new boss to turn things around, and more
- 1. A manager told an employee that others don't like her morning face.
- 2. An intern coordinator struggles with vague undergrad inquiries for internships.
- 3. An IT employee considers leaving due to management delays in addressing understaffing.
- 4. A job candidate was asked to sign an NDA before learning job details.
- 5. Recruiters work for employers, not job seekers, and are used across industries.
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