Never underestimate the freedoms afforded to you when you work for yourself. Yes, there are stresses, and there are most certainly more challenges than working for an employer. But. I’ve had the chance to choose some incredibly interesting and intellectually stimulating work, both creative and critical, this week, which would be unique and unachievable as… Read More Never Underestimate
If you are a civil servant, complete the new Alternative People Survey. People outside the civil service constantly talk about civil service reform. They talk about Whitehall, the machine, blockers, bureaucracy, delivery, productivity, digital, AI and culture. Some of that commentary is useful, but a lot of it is lazy. But the working reality of… Read More The unofficial story
Can LEARNING exist without AI?
Accenture’s UK CEO told the FT last week that HR directors may one day be responsible for onboarding and training AI agents. It’s a neat idea, and I can understand why he said it – to gain notice – but the analogy is wrong. The instinct is understandable; HR already owns onboarding, capability, and workforce… Read More AI Agents Are Not Employees
I get about one email a day like the one below: Hi Andrew, There’s a version of this pitch that leads with buzzwords and broad claims. This isn’t that. Man’s Name redacted, founder of Company Name redacted™, is an MBA, former CPA, and ex-PwC IT auditor who now helps organizations stop losing money through underperforming… Read More A Close Scrape