Roundup: for the week ending 3 September 2023
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 28 August to Sunday 3 September 2023.
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Tag: business
Having been enthusiastic supporters of work from home, why have companies changed their tune?
Remote working arrangements were a godsend during the COVID-19 pandemic, as organisations could keep functioning, and even enjoyed a range of other benefits. However, three years later, more organisations are mandating that employees return to the office. We highlight a few of the reasons why this change in posture has occurred.
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ICTP 267: The impact of technology in the workplace, with Lois Walters of the Human Resource Management Association of Jamaica
Without a doubt, technology has transformed the workplace, but it has also raised several issues that have not yet been satisfactorily resolved. Lois Walters, President of the Human Resource Management Association of Jamaica, discusses the impact of technology in the workplace, including: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; remote and hybrid work arrangements; re-skilling, upskilling and continuing professional development; along with how we can better navigate achieving a work-life balance.
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Roundup: for the week ending 27 August 2023
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 21 August to Sunday 27 August 2023.
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Agritech, and why it is vital that we tap into this USD 25 billion (and growing!) industry
Agriculture technology (or agritech) is a growing industry that is helping producers to be more efficient, productive, and profitable. However, agritech in the Caribbean region is very limited though it could really help us to up our game with respect to food security and agriculture resiliency.
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