Tommy Weir, Special to Gulf News

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Don't ever think a robot can't articulate

It can even use the power of logic to try and win you over

It's got a mind of its own... Artificial Intelligence provides them with the language skills to make a compelling case for themselves. (Image used for illustrative purposes.)

It's not all job losses and misery with automation

As with Willy Wonka, today’s workforces have a chance to pick up new skillset

Sure, automation is chopping off many a basic job and job requirements. But that doesn't mean workforces will have to deal with fewer jobs.

Don't start to lose heart over automation

Stop this knee-jerk reaction to counting future job losses once machines turn smarter

That's not the future... robots are busy at work at factories somewhere or the other. But let's take up the automation challenge as a need to better equip humans with new sets of skills.

A 21st century solution awaits US voting ways

It’s beyond fathomable as to why world’s largest democracy can’t get this right

The US postal service and mailing in of votes are at the centre of the political storm being played out now. Could going all digital be the way out, if not now then later?

Businesses must not be excused over COVID-19

Shoddiness in service is starting to show up frequently, and this is a warning sign

Businesses make it seem that with the pandemic, every service-related customer feature has slipped back by a few decades. Calling in to resolve an issue has become quite the thankless task.

Don't get disconnected from mentors

Being cut off from offices should not get in the way of seeking out best advice

If workplaces are cut off and all the immediate access to mentors they provide, let AI guide you to find a suitable replacement.

Hybrid working requires managers to ditch old ways

Persisting with it will only lead to instant demoralising and lower productivity

It won't be easy mixing and matching hybrid working... But managers cannot keep using processes from the past to track worker productivity. They need new benchmarks fast.

AI innovations are today's sliced bread

Its impact on everyday lives will run just as deep and be just as long lasting

In its time, sliced bread was as good an innovation as any when it came to helping out everyday living.

Still no knowing how productive we are

Some new ways and means must be developed, with a bit of AI thrown into mix

Remote working ways do not lend themselves to gauging true productivity. At best, it is about guesswork.

Ownership of actual technology is a livewire issue

As the Huawei fracas shows, there are no easy answers as consumers lose out

The UK announced one stance on allowing Huawei, only to change it completely as US pressure mounted. All of which leaves the question of security or technology unanswered.

Employees cannot have it all their way

Monitoring of work activity should not be resisted, especially with remote ways on

Don't make remote working ways an excuse to ease off. Employers have a right to know people on their payroll are up to... at all times.

Getting back to office matters quite a bit

Nothing beats a firm handshake when it comes to sealing a deal

We need to feel those handshakes again. Remote working was the lifeline for economies all over, but those one-on-one office interactions and quality time at the desk do matter.

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