A recent US census estimated that 5.2% of US workers (8 million people) worked remotely. Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, that number has unquestionably multiplied. But is remote work as strange as it seems?
We live in a world with incredible automated tools. We have cars that drive themselves, state of the art inscription technology, and smart bots that can offer you tech support.
While these technologies could have a positive impact on a business, they also have the power to take away millions of jobs. Research by the Mckinsey Global Institute suggested that nearly half the jobs currently held by humans could be done automatically.
We live in an age of immense technological progress. New machines and digital design systems are so advanced, that they can even take the place of human labor. To stay relevant in the workplace, either as a middle-skill employee or a key stakeholder, you will need to refine your technical skills and embark on an entirely new learning experience.
A happy employee is a productive employee. Therefore, doesn’t it make sense that jobs should be designed to accommodate the goals and desires of the worker?
If you are a working parent, or especially a working mother, struggling during the Covid-19 crisis, you are not alone. One of the biggest challenges of this pandemic is balancing childcare and homeschooling responsibilities with work.
According to a new report recently released by the McKinsey Global Institute, nearly 15% of the global workforce might have to switch jobs within the next 15 years. By 2030, 75 million to 375 million workers will change their occupations, and the world of workforce development will transform.
If you have taken a look at our past posts on EI, you’ll know how it is defined and how important it is in the workplace. With all of this new information, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Perhaps you are questioning if you have what it takes to be an emotionally intelligent employee or employer. We think you do.
While at first it might seem ideal to work in a sea of people just like yourself, we are here to help you challenge your current ideas of a perfect employee, and help you create a more diverse, unique and energized workplace.
Previously on WeLearn’s learning development blog, we have explored the roots of emotional intelligence, its definition, and how it’s measured. But how does emotional intelligence make its way into workforce development?
While it may seem like a daunting concept to people like you and me, artificial intelligence and automation could enhance your professional life. Embracing automation in the workplace could lead to economic growth, an increase in jobs, and higher productivity. So what are we so scared of?
