How to use apps to encourage collaboration and engagement in the workplace

Let’s face it, your staff probably spend a lot of time on their mobile phones, and there is not much you can do about it. Studies have shown that people are spending up to five hours a day on their smartphones, while a third of us keep our phones by our bedside so that we […]
Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI, Bristol University: “Are we starting to treat machines differently?”

We sat down with Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI at Bristol University, to ask him about what's really happening in the world of AI, what people aren't aware of, what the opportunities and risks are, and what the effects are on the jobs market and the skills we need now and into the future. Watch […]
Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI, Bristol University: “What skills/jobs will we need in the future?”

We sat down with Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI at Bristol University, to ask him about what's really happening in the world of AI, what people aren't aware of, what the opportunities and risks are, and what the effects are on the jobs market and the skills we need now and into the future. Watch […]
Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI, Bristol University: “What does AI mean for managers and employees?”

We sat down with Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI at Bristol University, to ask him about what's really happening in the world of AI, what people aren't aware of, what the opportunities and risks are, and what the effects are on the jobs market and the skills we need now and into the future. Watch all […]
Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI, Bristol University: “How do we adapt to recent AI developments?”

We sat down with Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI at Bristol University, to ask him about what's really happening in the world of AI, what people aren't aware of, what the opportunities and risks are, and what the effects are on the jobs market and the skills we need now and into the future. Watch […]
Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI, Bristol University: “How do we prepare children for AI?”

We sat down with Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI at Bristol University, to ask him about what's really happening in the world of AI, what people aren't aware of, what the opportunities and risks are, and what the effects are on the jobs market and the skills we need now and into the future. Watch all […]
Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI, Bristol University: “What’s happening in AI as we go into 2017?”

We sat down with Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI at Bristol University, to ask him about what's really happening in the world of AI, what people aren't aware of, what the opportunities and risks are, and what the effects are on the jobs market and the skills we need now and into the future. Watch […]
Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI, Bristol University: “Why is the AI renaissance happening now?”

We sat down with Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI at Bristol University, to ask him about what's really happening in the world of AI, what people aren't aware of, what the opportunities and risks are, and what the effects are on the jobs market and the skills we need now and into the future. Watch all […]
Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI, Bristol University: “What does AI look like in everyday life?”

We sat down with Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI at Bristol University, to ask him about what's really happening in the world of AI, what people aren't aware of, what the opportunities and risks are, and what the effects are on the jobs market and the skills we need now and into the future. Watch […]
People analytics, emotional AI and recruiting spies through social media

A hearty welcome to our latest round up of HR news, opinion, research and assorted blogs. Every few weeks we're putting a tech slant on our round ups due to the overwhelming amount of interesting HR-related tech news out there. So let us know what you think of the articles we've shared, and tell us […]
Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI, Bristol University: “Are white collar jobs being displaced by AI?”

We sat down with Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI at Bristol University, to ask him about what's really happening in the world of AI, what people aren't aware of, what the opportunities and risks are, and what the effects are on the jobs market and the skills we need now and into the future. Watch […]
Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI, Bristol University: “Is it sufficient for AI to mimic human emotions?”

We sat down with Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI at Bristol University, to ask him about what's really happening in the world of AI, what people aren't aware of, what the opportunities and risks are, and what the effects are on the jobs market and the skills we need now and into the future. Watch all […]
Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI, Bristol University: “Do robots have empathy?”

We sat down with Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI at Bristol University, to ask him about what's really happening in the world of AI, what people aren't aware of, what the opportunities and risks are, and what the effects are on the jobs market and the skills we need now and into the future. Watch all […]
Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI, Bristol University: “What business model is driving forward AI?”

We sat down with Nello Cristianini, Professor of AI at Bristol University, to ask him about what's really happening in the world of AI, what people aren't aware of, what the opportunities and risks are, and what the effects are on the jobs market and the skills we need now and into the future. Watch […]
Analysing Tata’s enterprise social network story

Jasmine Gartner was at the HR Directors Business Summit, reporting for HRZone. In this article she reflects on what Nupur Mallick, Director of HR at Tata Consultancy Services, had to say about the implementation of Knome, their internal social network, and how they've developed a new culture around internal sharing and collaboration. Before Tata implemented Knome, […]
How to bridge the digital skills gap

Jasmine Gartner was at the HR Directors Business Summit, reporting for HRZone. In this article she reflects on what AVADO's Global MD Mark O'Donoghue had to say about the digital trends affecting the workplace environment at the moment, and what type of skills our employees need to keep up with the rapidly-shifting digital environment. For Mark […]
Round-up: 7 leadership quotes you won’t have heard before

Welcome to an HRZone round-up! Deftly curated, clearly signposted, we do the hard work to give you bite-sized information on topics relevant to you. Take a look for your reference, click through for more information, and don't forget to come back soon! 1. "Our choices and priorities reflect what and who we value most." –Lolly […]
Are you making the most of your LinkedIn profile?

Let’s be clear from the start – LinkedIn is primarily a relationship and reputation building platform, not a sales vehicle. The word “sell” in the title is used in the sense that one would sell oneself in an interview as opposed to selling one’s services. Using LinkedIn as a sales megaphone for promoting and advertising […]
Twitter chat: How can HR help overcome the biggest challenges in retail?

Retail is one of the most disrupted industries out there – from the move to online shopping to the implications of Brexit and the Living Wage, it's a tough time for leaders and employees alike. Following on from our insightful roundtable on the key trends affecting the retail sector, we broadened out the conversation with […]
Digital transformation: the future of work in the emerging digital ecosystem

Jasmine Gartner was at the HR Directors Business Summit, reporting for HRZone. In this article she reflects on what Siemens' HR Director, Toby Peyton-Jones, had to say about surviving and thriving in the emerging digital ecosystem that is coming to define the business world. “Change is not neat – it’s complex” The world is changing […]