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Fathom Consulting: AI and Robotics are Poised to Transform the Future of Work — Maybe Positively

By: Mike Senecal, 7/31/2023

In a Nutshell: Artificial intelligence and robotics have analysts spooked about the future of work because AI seems to threaten the kind of non-routine, creative jobs people have always invented when technology replaces manual labor. But AI's prospects aren't a mere question of supply and demand — global geopolitical and regulatory factors complicate the picture. At UK economic intelligence provider Fathom Consulting, Deputy Chief Economist Andrew Harris views AI with caution and as... read more »

Handshake Helps College Students and Recent Grads Get Hired and Avoid Tapping Into Credit

By: Matt Walker, 8/18/2021

In a Nutshell: College students and recent graduates face plenty of challenges when it comes to landing a job in their chosen field after graduation. The COVID-19 pandemic has only added to those challenges. Thankfully, Handshake offers these job seekers an innovative solution that helps them find employment without having to rely on credit. The platform’s mission is to democratize access to job opportunities for students and recent graduates. It accomplishes this through a number of... read more »

The Earnin App Pays Employees Upfront for Earned Wages to Help Them Avoid Late Fees and Credit Card Debt

By: Jon McDonald, 8/17/2021

In a Nutshell: Even well-compensated employees occasionally struggle to make ends meet while waiting for their paychecks. The Earnin app changes that dynamic by paying people the wages they've already earned before their scheduled payday. Earnin users can access their pay in advance and automatically return the funds when their check clears, which may help them avoid overdrafts, late credit card fees, and payday loans. The app is free to use and includes money management features that... read more »

No Resumé Needed: JobGet Helps People Quickly Find Employment & Pay Down Credit Card Debt

By: Matt Walker, 12/15/2020

In a Nutshell: With unemployment rates and credit card debt up, U.S. residents may need an app like JobGet now more than ever. The innovative app aims to make the process for job seekers and employers as easy as possible. JobGet is unique in the job-search industry in that it does not require prospective employees to submit resumés. Instead, they create a profile that includes their work history, education, and other details that employers can quickly and easily read. Many of the jobs... read more »

David Lewis of HR Consulting Firm OperationsInc Shares Insight into the Changes in Store for Workplaces Post-Coronavirus

By: Adam West, 7/6/2020

In a Nutshell: OperationsInc is the largest HR consulting practice in Connecticut and one of the largest HR firms in the United States. As COVID-19 continues to impact workplaces around the world, CEO David Lewis shares his thoughts on how employers can set up a safe return to the office — and how a post-Coronavirus workplace may look in the U.S. The only thing that’s remained certain during the Coronavirus pandemic is that nothing is certain. Rules, regulations, and our way of... read more »

GetFriday Allows Customers to Focus on Larger Goals with Virtual Assistance for Individuals and Business Support Services for Companies

By: Matt Walker, 9/9/2019

In a Nutshell: Personal assistant services are no longer limited to the wealthy or powerful. GetFriday offers virtual personal assistant services to clients across the world. The India-based company can take on mundane tasks like booking flights or scheduling a plumber to help customers free up time to focus on the things that are most important to them. GetFriday Ace is the company’s service for small businesses. It can handle many backend operations for SMEs including bookkeeping,... read more »

The Markle Foundation’s Rework America and Skillful Initiatives are Promoting Adoption of Skills Necessary for the Workforce to Thrive in a Digital Economy

By: Matt Walker, 8/7/2019

In a Nutshell: For nearly 100 years, the Markle Foundation has sought to improve the lives of Americans by addressing crucial problems through education and technology. In recent years, the nonprofit has been addressing the shifting needs of employers in the Digital Age and the skills workers need for success. With its Rework America Business Network (RABN), Markle and 11 large U.S. companies are promoting a skills-based workforce by developing training and resources to help fill the... read more »

Humanyze Provides Powerful Insights into Organizational Design and Workplace Behavior Through Data Analytics

By: Adam West, 7/11/2019

In a Nutshell: Humanyze helps businesses measure how work gets done. Its proprietary algorithms analyze communication to understand workplace dynamics and resolve issues that drain efficiency. Communication is essential in decentralized, team-based work environments, and digital interactions offer insight into how a business uses its space and how employees interact. Based on that data, Humanyze offers elegant solutions that companies can use to economize both physical workspaces and... read more »

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