A recent week in London revealed that many companies are grappling with the challenges of integrating AI, especially within HR. CEOs and CFOs are pressing HR to automate processes and improve productivity, often implying downsizing. There’s a clear need for organizations to rethink hiring practices; many have bloated workforces due to a lack of structure ...
A recent Microsoft report highlights the importance of AI agents in transforming workplace dynamics. With 85% of Eastern U.S. business leaders believing this is a crucial year for strategic reevaluation, 82% plan to use AI agents to enhance workforce capacity soon. These AI tools can help teams operate more efficiently by taking on tedious tasks, ...
AI is reshaping how businesses operate, prompting many to rethink their models. The key challenge is to develop AI that partners with rather than replaces human workers. Companies are increasingly focusing on “Vertical AI,” which tailors AI solutions to specific industries for better results. ValueLabs exemplifies this shift, emphasizing collaboration between human and artificial intelligence ...
At the recent AI Agent & Copilot Summit, Microsoft’s Bryan Goode shared insights on how AI agents and copilots will reshape business operations. He emphasized the need for companies to adopt a focused strategy when implementing AI, rather than a scattergun approach. By carefully selecting where and how to deploy these technologies, businesses can enhance ...
At the AI Agent & Copilot Summit, Microsoft executives highlighted the future of work centered around agentic technology. They discussed how businesses can leverage AI for autonomous operations and suggested a shift in employee evaluation, focusing on one’s ability to build and manage AI agents. Ray Smith, a Microsoft VP, outlined three transformation areas: enhancing ...
This article tackles the important question of how to effectively use artificial intelligence (AI) to boost productivity in organizations. Instead of taking a drastic approach, such as layoffs, the focus should shift to thoughtfully redesigning jobs around AI. As companies grow, bureaucracy often increases, leading to inefficiencies and excess staff in administrative roles. The article ...
Agentic AI is transforming how businesses operate by acting as a virtual workforce that streamlines enterprise workflows. Unlike traditional applications, these AI agents can think independently, enhancing efficiency similar to microservices architectures. During a recent panel at Mobile World Congress, experts discussed how IT departments will shift their focus to managing AI agents, parallel to ...
In my upcoming talk, I will explore the role of AI Agents and Programmable Organisations, highlighting the growing divide between companies that actively experiment with these technologies and those that view AI as just a theoretical concept. The businesses embracing AI are uncovering new organizational opportunities, while others face mounting anxiety in board meetings. For ...
In this week’s podcast episode, Josh Bersin delves into the crucial topic of improving productivity by addressing bureaucracy in organizations. He argues that it’s unfair to blame workers for inefficiencies, suggesting that the real issue lies with leadership. When leaders over-hire, lack clear goals, and don’t invest in strong leadership alignment, bureaucracy tends to grow. ...
The AI Agent & Copilot Podcast explores the latest advancements in AI, featuring insights from industry leaders. In a recent episode, host Tom Smith discusses key takeaways from Microsoft’s AI Tour in New York, highlighting the commitment of major financial institutions to AI integration. Notably, BNY’s CIO shared that over 50,000 employees have access to ...
