Innovation Microchip implants are threatening workers’ rights Nov 27, 2018 It’s not often trades unions and employers are equally worried about an issue threatening workers’ rights. But recently, the UK’s Trades Union…
Tech News update Uber back in court in UK to argue against workers rights for drivers | Apps Oct 30, 2018 Uber is back in court in the UK today and tomorrow to try once again to overturn a two year old employment tribunal ruling that judged a group of…
Tech News update Proxxi saves workers from getting electrocuted Oct 19, 2018 There are some gadgets that are nice to have – iPhones, sous vide wands – and some gadgets that you must have. Proxxi fits in the latter camp.…
Artificial intelligence Japanese Company Replaces Office Workers with AI | Artificial intelligence Oct 15, 2018 A future in which human workers are replaced by machines is about to become a reality at an insurance firm in Japan, where more than 30…
Robotics Tech to prepare manufacturers, workers for the ‘factory of the future’ | Robotics Oct 11, 2018 A Purdue-led collaboration will help manufacturers to realistically simulate how workers, robots and machines will work together to improve…
Innovation 4 Reasons Why Amazon Workers Might Have Gotten a Raise | Tech Top Oct 5, 2018 Amazon is the second largest employer in the United States. Its CEO just overtook Bill Gates as the richest man on the planet. It’s hard to square…
Tech and Gadget Despite minimum wage increase, some Amazon workers say losing stock options and bonuses means they… Oct 4, 2018 Amazon’s announcement this week that it will raise its minimum wage for workers in the United States and United Kingdom earned it a wave of positive…
Tech News update Bots replacing office workers drive big valuations | Artificial intelligence Sep 30, 2018 Joanna GlasnerContributor More posts by this contributor Getting personal: Funding rises for software-driven tastemakers The alumni of these…
Artificial intelligence Gmail’s Smart Reply is an example of what real AI will look like for frontline workers | Artificial… Sep 21, 2018 Google rolled out its Smart Reply feature—which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to scan received emails and suggest responses—to the Gmail app on…
Innovation The death of innovation: 58% of US workers too overwhelmed with daily tasks | Innovation Sep 19, 2018 While 64% of employees reported their workplaces encourage them to try out new strategies for completing tasks, 58% said day-to-day work prevents…