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Future of Work in 21st Century Africa: Changing Trends in Talent

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Reflections of experiences sourcing talent and scaling ventures on the African continent, including, the challenges in attracting and retaining the right talent for a business and how opportunities often overlook the potential of youth and women.

Jun 4, 2021
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Microsoft’s Satya Nadella preps for work of the future

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talks about artificial intelligence, how technology can democratize expertise, and the perils of remote work in an attention economy.

Nov 24, 2020
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Former US CTO: Why inclusive work leads to better outcomes

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Ex-Google exec Megan Smith says an inclusive work climate leads to better business, research, and impact outcomes. Here are 4 ways to achieve that goal.

Nov 9, 2020
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How virtual reality can help improve employee retention

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The Indiana Department of Child Services used job simulations to cut staff turnover by 31% and lay the foundation for a data-centric transformation.

Oct 15, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Race

How to ensure Black lives matter in the workplace

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Ensuring Black lives matter in the workplace requires perspective taking, thoughtful leadership, and structural and symbolic changes within a company.

Oct 8, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Data

How to build a data-driven company

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To foster a data-centric culture, adopt the right technology, improve data literacy, and don’t be afraid to disrupt the status quo.

Sep 24, 2020
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Wanted: A new social contract for the future of work

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A new online course asks students to help draft a social labor contract for the 21st century.

Feb 1, 2019
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Five ways to prepare tech employees for the future of work

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At the MIT Sloan CIO symposium, assessing the impact of AI, machine learning, and tech platforms.

May 25, 2017
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Shaping the future of work: A Q&A with Thomas Kochan 

MIT Sloan professor talks “high road” businesses, the decline of unions, and the need for a new social contract

Jan 21, 2016
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