Author: EconLearner

The adoption and integration of AI should be a top priority for employersgetty The Skills Index 2023 report from BTG (Business Talent Group) uncovered some mind-blowing facts about artificial intelligence and its integration into today’s workplace. Data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning remain skills in demand, with data science and machine learning up 100%+ in demand compared to previous years. And this is expected to be the case for at least the next few years as AI tools continue to roll out after GPT chat hits the market in November 2022. However, while demand is at an all-time high,…

“We need people doing applied research, working with companies, mentoring companies, … [+] participation in boards, writing in newspapers and business magazines. This is the richness of academia. We cannot limit our intellectual contribution to a very limited number of articles a year.” Eric Cornuel, President of EFMDgetty The more positive energy you put out into the world, the more positive energy comes back to you. Spend some time with Eric Cornuel, President of the European Foundation for Management Development, EFMD and you immediately feel the positive charge. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Eric began his entrepreneurial career by setting up a hydroelectric…

A female protester holds a placard expressing her opinion during an anti-Manipur demonstration … [+] violence in Mumbai. Violence in Manipur erupted in May 2023 affecting men, women and children who have taken refuge in refugee camps. (Photo: Ashish Vaishnav/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images In November 2023, British media reported on the use of sexual violence in the recent wave of violence in Manipur, India. This follows a conflict that erupted in May 2023, described by the UN as “communal conflict between the predominantly Hindu Meitei and the predominantly Christian Kuki ethnic communities”. They added, “by…

In this article we cover 7 promising areas of cleantech that we believe exist … [+] opportunities for innovative startup projects.getty One of the remarkable trends in the second half of the 20th century is the gradual recognition that we, as humans, bear the responsibility of managing our planet. This realization places a significant responsibility on all individuals, especially those of influence. One of the ways you can have a huge positive impact on the future is to be one of the innovators who can take what is technologically possible and make it commercially viable. Another notable point is that…

Bankruptcy law handles LLC interests sparinglygetty In a relatively short 25 years, the limited liability company (LLC) has become the entity of choice for almost all purposes, with the almost single major exception of publicly traded companies. The more popular the LLC has become, the more likely it is that a debtor starting a bankruptcy case will own an LLC interest as an asset. One problem with this is that the current Bankruptcy Code dates back to many acts of the 1980s, with revisions in 1994 and 2005 — all before LLCs really became popular. The result is that the…

Charts turn data into visual images that make information more visible and interpretable. But another way to share data is to turn numbers into sound, for example to find new patterns in data, make it more accessible or just more engaging. Researchers recently studied a group of volunteers who listened to weather data as sounds to discover how different interpretations of the data as sound changed people’s listening experience. Converting complex data into attractive audio can provide new information, make the data more accessible, or more … [+] interesting.getty Data recording is the process of converting data into sound patterns.…

Use the holiday season as an opportunity to network with people, attend celebrations and events … [+] and reach out to people you admire for informational interviews. People generally want to help others and may offer you job leads or business referrals.getty “It’s the season of sailing. At this time of year, employees are usually taking the autoresponders out of the office and indulging in holidays and vacations. The pace of work generally slows down and people usually default to autopilot mode as they move towards the end of the year. With the distractions of family, friends and holiday activities,…

3 Side Hustles You Can Do At Nightgetty Whatever your situation, it’s always good to have multiple sources of income in this economy. In a previous article, I covered five side hustles that can help you earn an extra $1,000 a month. It’s a great place to start when looking for ways to supplement your income. That said, many of these pursuits require a lot of manpower and hours to get started. What if you already have a busy full-time schedule and want to earn some extra income in your evenings? We got you covered here. These are three remote…

This video looks at some of the best-selling books on money, personal finance, business and investing and I discuss how reading …

Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer of the United Kingdom. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg© 2023 Bloomberg Finance LP To his credit, UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt put the long-term interests of British business front and center in his Autumn Statement. Most crucially, the government has announced that it will completely freeze spending. In 2017, Full costs were the best idea in politics you’ve never heard of; Today, the idea that you should let businesses deduct the cost of any investment they make from their corporate taxes is orthodoxy. As my colleague Derin Kocer explains: “Full spending gives businesses what they need: incentives…