Mon.Jul 29, 2024

article thumbnail

AI Has a Revolutionary Ability to Parse Details. What Does That Mean for Business?

Harvard Business

Humans have relied on generalizations forever as a mental shortcut — and a way of running a business efficiently. But just as advancements in AI are making it possible to move beyond a handful of customer personas to infinitely personalizable products and messaging, they are also revealing to us a broader world full of ever-changing unique detail. Weinberger, a technology philosopher, and Zanini, a business innovation strategist, show us four areas in which the particular is making itself known

Talent 250
article thumbnail

The Share of Young Adults Living with Parents is the Highest Since 1940

MishTalk

Due to waning housing affordability, a growing number of Americans continue to live with their parents into adulthood.

99
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Hidden Costs of Climate Change on the Workforce

Harvard Business

As companies prepare for climate change, many overlook the critical impact on employee health from events like wildfires, extreme heat, and flooding. This oversight can lead to significant financial costs due to increased healthcare expenses, reduced productivity, and decreased labor availability. To address these risks, companies should conduct health audits, implement early-warning systems, learn from public sector practices, support mental health, and maintain transparent communication.

article thumbnail

Welcome to Kamalot (Accompanied with Massive Coconut Giggles)

MishTalk

Please consider the cover of New York Magazine. It speaks for itself.

75
article thumbnail

State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

article thumbnail

Make the Most of Your Vacation When You Can’t Fully Unplug

Harvard Business

While working while on vacation isn’t ideal, there may be times when projects, deadlines, or client obligations prevent you from being fully offline. While it’s not easy to balance these competing priorities, it is possible to get critical work done while enjoying some refreshing time off. The key is to do a little pre-planning, making sure to avoid a few common mistakes people make when mixing business and personal travel.

Travel 245
article thumbnail

Companies Need a New Approach to Investing This Election Year

Harvard Business

In the U.S., it’s normal for policy uncertainty to increase before a major election, then decrease once the results are in. In any other election cycle, the predictable increase and decrease in uncertainty offers shrewd managers unique opportunities for operating, investment, and financing decisions. Election years are the time to pursue projects that entail minimal commitments and expenditures but will produce tremendous first-mover advantage and large payoffs if post-election policy turns out

Company 220