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285: How Technology Is Changing The Role Of People

11 Mar 2024 | Oliver Only Solo Shows, Podcast

285: How Technology Is Changing The Role Of People - The Retail Transformation Show with Oliver Banks

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11 March 2024

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Oliver Banks

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Oliver Only Solo Shows | Podcast

There is always debate about whether technologies like AI and robotics are destroying frontline jobs and “dehumanising” organizations. Or is the opposite true, where the argument is that these technologies are creating brand-new roles and opportunities? Join Oliver Banks as he considers 3 major technologies that have been connected to major job losses to see what’s happening. Also, reflect on the important question about what the role of people in the evolving world of retail is.

 

 

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