In Part 1 of our Automation Journey series, we spoke about some common misconceptions around automation, and briefly outlined what the process should actually look like. In this article, we’ll explore the journey to automation in more depth, focussing specifically on:
No matter the industry, it seems every recent report on business trends includes predictions around automation and its ability to transform the workplace.
When you think of automation, what comes to mind? Robots taking the place of humans in the workplace? A workforce of steel, wires and sophisticated software?
Have you heard? There’s a new C-suite executive in town.
Looking at data from the Future of Jobs Report 2018 by the World Economic Forum, it’s plain to see the future looks bright for the bots.
Back in 1976 Blue Oyster Cult told us Don’t fear the Reaper –
It’s hard to pick up a newspaper (or your tablet) at the moment without seeing an article discussing the concept of a living wage – paying all full time workers a salary high enough to enable life above the poverty line.
As Lucy is employed at an ever-growing list of businesses, she’s reporting back on an interesting phenomenon taking place on the road to automation.
While it was slightly before your time, the Industrial Revolution in the 1760s marked a massive turning point for human society. Catapulted into a world of machines, factories, automation and global trade, our daily lives and standard of living were changed forever.
Ever have one of those ‘aha’ moments? When the light bulb comes on and you suddenly have a new level of insight and understanding? I can clearly remember one of my own ‘aha’ moments when I was in my teens, working in the family manufacturing business.
