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The Robots are coming for your job, regardless of your profession, degree or experience, there is no escaping the automated future. However, you can take steps today that will guarantee you not only survive, but thrive in this new economy. The Robots Are Coming provides the first actionable guide to plan for and actually profit from these disruptive innovations. It offers an easy-to-understand overview of automation trends and explains what you need to know today to secure your future success. In this Nerd Stalker interview, we talk to author John Pugliano on how to survive the Robot / AI challenge.

The Future-Proof Workplace is a survival guide for the new realities of business. The future is no longer some far-off destination; it is here, right now, and already changing the way we work. Historically, the sea-changes have advanced humanity and inspired us to reach even further; from the Dark Ages to the Age of Enlightenment, from agrarian to industrial societies—and today is no different. But only those who are ready for the changes will come out thriving. This book highlights the changes already taking place around us: the transition from skills to knowledge, the neuroscience approach to leadership and motivation, galloping technical advances, and more. Whether you're a CEO, a leader or manager, or just trying to survive the chaos, this invaluable guide is your wake-up call—the future is now. The new forces emerging must be understood now if your organization is to succeed. This book details the transformation every business must make to turn upheaval into opportunity...

We interview Daniel Shaked, CEO and founder of Silicon Valley-based ClipCall, an innovative mobile platform that leverages AI to ensure the success of home repair and improvement projects. A pioneer in solutions for the ‘sharing economy,’ he’s spent thousands of hours working with home improvement service professionals from around the world. ClipCall knows that maintaining a home can be a pain which is why they bring today‘s technology to home maintenance and improvement. Because they own the process end-to-end, they are able to utilize AI algorithms and a network of data from past transactions between homeowners and professionals in your area. By analyzing thousands of previous project cases, aggregate over 40 different signals from a single transaction to smartly match the right pros to the right projects. Record a short video of your project They guide you with prompts for the best requests The unique show-and-tell approach gives pros all the details Dynamic business pro...

UN report says robots threaten two thirds of jobs in developing countries The UN has considered the threat of weaponized AI, but now the body is looking at a more mundane robot invasion. A new report has outlined how the increasing use of industrial automation is impacting jobs in developing countries, and what strategies may help in overcoming the problem.

CITI: The 'Uber moment' for banks is coming - and more than a million people could lose their jobs "Specifically, it will mean the shift to mobile distribution being the main channel of interaction between customers and the bank," the report reads. The Citi analysts predict a 40% to 50% staff reduction from pre-crisis highs.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rise-of-the-machines-robots-poised-to-transform-global-manufacturing/article22884032/

It’s no secret that women in tech roles in STEM—the science, technology, engineering and math industries—face significant challenges.  Catalyst ’s groundbreaking new global report,  High Potentials in Tech-Intensive Industries: The Gender Divide in Business Roles ,  shows that those on the business side are impacted too, and it reveals a culture that is particularly unwelcoming to women, no matter what the job. This research is the first to study men and women in business roles in technology-intensive industries such as high tech and telecommunications, oil and gas, and automotive manufacturing. It shines a light on the male-dominated culture of STEM companies as a whole and provides specific steps organizations can take to better attract and retain talented women across both its tech and business sectors.   “STEM companies face a serious talent drain as women take their skills elsewhere, but these organizations also have a remarkable opportunity to turn things aroun...