Technology: Preparing for AI: Upskill Your Team
AI is changing the business landscape. From automating repetitive tasks to providing valuable insights for decision-making, AI is set to boost productivity and drive innovation. However, the success of AI uptake depends heavily on the skills of the people who drive its implementation and ongoing use. As AI applications evolve rapidly, having the right skills…
Technology: Strategic AI planning – from vision to implementation
AI is transforming industries by driving innovation and efficiency. But to harness its fill potential, organisations need a strategic approach that aligns AI initiatives with broader business goals. Here are some key considerations for strategic AI planning, from vision to implementation. Link AI strategy to group strategy First, establish a vision for how AI will…
Technology: AI’s Impact on Modern Business: Speed, Accuracy, and Personalisation
Modern organisations are always trying to find new methods to provide more rapid and more personal customer solutions. As they implement AI technologies, they enhance their customer service endeavours by speeding up the delivery, ensuring accuracy and providing customised services more efficiently than ever before. PwC studies estimate that 86% of businesses believe that AI…
Leadership: How to lead neurodiverse teams and foster a more inclusive workforce
In today’s work environment, embracing diversity isn’t just an ethical imperative—it’s a business advantage. Companies that cultivate inclusive teams unlock more creativity, innovation, and collaboration, resulting in a workforce that is better equipped to handle complex challenges. Among the various forms of diversity, neurodiversity remains a crucial yet often overlooked area. Neurodiverse teams bring unique…
Announcement: Hudson Receives Prized Accolade for Digital Transformation
Hudson’s successful transition to a technology-enabled service business has received national recognition after being named ‘One to Watch’ in the inaugural AFR Digital Transformation Leaders Awards. The awards, compiled in association with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), are designed to identify Australian companies that have successfully applied digital technologies and ways of working to enhance…
Hiring: Managing workplace culture in the time of COVID-19
Culture and engagement are critical factors in driving organisational performance, and yet they have had to be re-invented during the COVID-19 disruptions. The hip office, workplace drinks, onsite gym and days off for birthdays, plus the casual banter around the water cooler: these are all aspects of work which go into creating a cohesive and…
Uncategorized: Conquer the App Store from the Comfort of Your Couch
How to successfully sell your app idea online? You’re a genius. You’ve successfully released a new app for cinema-goers that tells people when it’s a good time to run out for a pee break during a movie. Now what? Well, now it’s time to profit from your ingenuity! The world’s unquenchable thirst for mobile apps…
Hiring: Preparing today for the workforce of tomorrow
HR directors were already dealing with a rapidly changing world when along came the unprecedented disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. With little or no preparation, many employees have had to work from home, creating challenges for engagement, productivity and culture as well as the operational practicalities of work space and tools. According to Microsoft, the…