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Britain sees fewer female leaders in 2024

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The number of women who hold executive reins in corporate Britain has fallen for the first time in eight years in an “unacceptable” reversal that could delay gender parity for another five generations, a consultancy said on Thursday. That number is down from 20% in 2023. Kirstin Ridley, Reuters

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This short quiz will reveal whether your company is using AI strategically

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Another study, this one from Boston Consulting Group , projects that spending on GenAI will grow 60% over the next three years, accounting for more than 7.5% We have created a governance board of business leaders and AI experts who can evaluate how projects map to market and technical uncertainties. of the average corporate IT budget.

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Designing the Accountable Organisation

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On the other hand, the highly collaborative business found itself slow to market due to a lack of clear decision-making processes – involving many managers in many meetings. Everyone felt highly involved, but no one was really sure as to how decisions should be made.

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AI is turning workers in ‘cyborgs,’ ‘centaurs,’ and ‘meat puppets’

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Roles requiring specialized skills, nuanced judgement or real-time decision-making are less susceptible to full automation. Maintaining a clear delineation between human and AI roles also aids in accountability and ethical governance. This could even lend a perceived objectivity to tough decisions, like downsizing.

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Marijuana in the workplace – What employers need to know

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For instance, marijuana use might be prohibited for safety-sensitive jobs such as drivers or first responders or employment with the federal government. Make your first step seeking outside legal counsel to guide you in reviewing company policies and practices to stay in compliance with changing state marijuana laws.

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Small businesses are aware of benefits of using AI, but don’t know where to start

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This in turn frees up small business owners to think bigger picture – with almost a third (30 percent) saying that AI will improve innovation and product development, and a similar number (29 percent) saying it will help decision making.

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How employee resource groups can help employees and your business

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Appoint someone to accept applications, as well as the person or team who will make the ultimate decision. Make sure employees know where to submit applications and the deadlines. Developing a template form for employees helps reduce barriers and make the process more efficient. What to watch out for.