Amidst the rise of automation and technological advancements, traditional human values and support must remain at the forefront of modern, machine-driven workplaces
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Building a digital workforce in the region requires addressing more than just the talent gap
Both governments and private entities must play a crucial role and focus on strategic investments in collaborations and ongoing skills development
Digital workforce
Green jobs and skill gaps: A gaping reality
Growing green jobs is an economy-wide challenge
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Now is the time for women to lead the digital revolution
The current economy has opened up a world of opportunities in the digital space – and women can seize them to thrive more than before
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Female enrollment in STEM courses spurred by increased online learning opportunities
Coursera shares four ways that online learning is encouraging more women to upskill and reskill for the challenges of the modern workplace
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MENA digital sector workers seek new jobs after sidestepping virus impact
More than 60 percent of MENA-based employees working in digital fields are actively job hunting, according to new survey
corporate culture
Post-pandemic guide to talent retention
Employers must accept that in a global landscape they will have to adjust to their employees, rather than the other way round
Digital workforce
What you should do about the changing workplace
Our world has changed forever: How do we all keep pace with the coronavirus-accelerated work revolution?
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Will the race to upskill be the solution to economic recovery post-coronavirus?
The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimated that the pandemic is said to have cost economies 114 million full-time jobs in 2020, amounting to $3.6 trillion in global income losses – the equivalent to 4.4 percent of global GDP. The economic case for encouraging lifelong learning thus continues to remain a global priority and a core […]
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How coronavirus has forced us to re-evaluate the 9 to 5 working day
Standard Chartered’s Millicent Clarke highlights the need for strong leadership in times of drastic change
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Video: How AI will drive your business
IBM data and artificial intelligence general manager Robert Thomas discusses the future of AI technology in the workplace and in doing business.
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Opinion: Rise of the ‘bots’ to take over office tasks
Both globally and within the Middle East region, organisations are rushing to introduce digital workforce in the form of software robots, or bots as they are affectionately known, to automate office tasks.
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Automation Anywhere eyes opportunities in UAE airline sector
Company is also discussing setting up innovation centres and labs with UAE Government bodies
Artificial intelligence
Opinion: Reimagining consulting in the automation era
The industry has long been a magnet for top graduates seeking intellectual challenge
Arab youth
Over 250,000 apply for first round of ‘One Million Arab Coders’ programme
The Dubai Future Foundation has also signed an agreement with Bayt.com to provide a platform for coders to seek employment
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Job report calls for GCC ‘digital transformation’ plans
Report found percentage of digital jobs in the GCC workforce remains low compared to other regions
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Why the GCC should enhance its home-grown digital workforce
Opinion: More GCC nationals need to embrace digital in order to fill next wave of jobs for citizens