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Category Archives: Employment
The Evolution Of The Millenial
The Robot Revolution is on their heels and catching up! By the second decade of the 21st century, everyone can see that “change” is speeding up. By the third decade, a quick glance in the rearview mirror and all you … Continue reading
Posted in Best Practices, Decision Making, Employment, Robots
Tagged ai, Artificial Intellegence, millenials, Robots, technology
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Back To The Future… Of Outsourcing!
(Previously Published in Outsourcing Magazine Sept., 30, 2017) To understand the future, it often helps to examine the past. The past may not have all our answers, but we often find useful models that can be repurposed in new ways. … Continue reading
The Trump Conundrum: American Jobs vs. Good Jobs vs. American Made
Candidate Trump told America that he would bring back, “Good, well-paying jobs, with benefits.” Which is what we want. We don’t just want low paying jobs without time off or health benefits. However, as Trump has learned, just the health … Continue reading
Posted in Common Sense Contracting, Delivering Services, Employment
Tagged employment, outsource, outsourcing
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Countdown To Armageddon: MiFID II Arrives!
Change is on the way… BIG change! On January 3rd, 2018, MiFID II takes effect. MiFID was designed to make the global markets more transparent, but one seemingly innocent new rule could blow the markets apart. Starting January 3rd, Equity … Continue reading
Posted in Best Practices, Common Sense Contracting, Decision Making, Employment, Improvement, Uncategorized
Tagged Fintech, MiFID II, research, technology, wall street
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The Golden Age Of Outsourcing
At the turn of the 21st century, outsourcing was going full blast, moving from obscurity to mainstream. It quickly improved corporate profits and promised long-term benefits through continuous improvement…at least that’s what was supposed to happen. Now, robots are arriving … Continue reading
Posted in Best Practices, Employment, Improvement, Continuous or Not
Tagged Future, outsourcing, Robot
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Zero Work Is Not Zero Happiness
The world is faced with the greatest economic crisis or the greatest opportunity since man was let into Eden. Even before the earliest civilizations, Man has labored. At first, Man fought against nature for food and shelter. Later, people became … Continue reading
Posted in Best Practices, Decision Making, Employment, Unique Ideas
Tagged employment, UBI, unemployment
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The New iPhone 9 Is Made In America!
(Previously published in AndMagazine 12/17 2016) Every time a new iPhone comes out, tech and style feeds explode with stories about new first opinions and new tech features. Well, I don’t want to comment on the features of the iPhone 8, but … Continue reading
Posted in Decision Making, Employment, Robots
Tagged employment, outsourcing, Robots, technology, tim cook
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Can Trump Bring Jobs Back To America?
(Previously Published in AndMagazine, 11/21/2016) During an election, politicians make promises. But after the election, we find out what truly matters. Their track record gives us clues, but, as pundits have pointed out, President-Elect Trump lacks a track record. He’s … Continue reading
Posted in Employment, Uncategorized
Tagged Automation, employment, outsourcing, Trump
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Unemployment 2.0: New Problems Require Different Solutions
During the Global Financial Crisis a few years ago, the world was overwhelmed with layoffs and unemployment. Yet, if the experts are right, we can expect far higher unemployment in the near future as robots and artificial intelligence systems arrive … Continue reading
Posted in Best Practices, Decision Making, Delivering Services, Employment, Robots
Tagged economics, employment, Robots, unemployment
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Resistance Was Futile: Welcome To McDonalds Robotic Arches!
Fast food is in the crosshairs, and the industry is very nervous. Everyone wants something from fast food. Most customers want quick service, often 24-hour service, from happy and enthusiastic workers. Foodies want higher quality ingredients and new menu items. Parents … Continue reading
