FORBES: Future Of Work Summit 2023: Leaders Talk Change In The Workplace
Upskilling Amid Economic Uncertainty
June 1, 2023
Change is constant in the world of work. From rolling layoffs in the technology sector and new technologies such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT to hybrid work models and new upskilling efforts, disruptions are constantly reshaping how, where and why we work.
“Much has changed, but disruption is still the defining characteristic of work today,” Forbes Senior Editor Jena McGregor said on stage in her opening remarks at this year’s Forbes Future Of Work Summit. “The future of work is happening now.”
There, future of work leaders—including Slack CEO Lidiane Jones, social media creator Corporate Natalie and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Chair Charlotte Burrows—took the stage at Forbes On Fifth in New York City Thursday to discuss changes, insights and ideas around the workplace…
“Even in a down market, we can’t get enough skills in our organizations,” said IBM’s Nickle LaMoreaux. The CHRO joined AT&T Senior EVP of Human Resources Angela Santone and Burning Glass Institute President Matt Sigelman on stage Thursday to discuss upskilling workforces and AI’s impact on hiring.
With new AI technologies such as Google’s Bard and OpenAI’s ChatGPT, “you’ve got tools now that are incredibly capable—our expectations are going to be that much higher,” Sigelman said. “And that’s where skills come into the room.”…
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