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My favourite work story of the week involves a father undertaking a massive survey to guide his teenage daughter towards an AI-proof career. Not just any father, of course: Babith Bhoopalan is a former Microsoft executive. Anyone can download his AI and careers guide. Overall, as Babith wrote on LinkedIn, there was a pattern in his findings: “Four human superpowers AI can’t replicate: Emotional Intelligence, Creative Vision, Physical Dexterity, and Ethical Judgment.”
His conclusions led his daughter to change focus: away from financial services, where lots of entry-level jobs are being cut, towards studying international relations, as a preparation for careers in areas such as diplomacy, where human skills will endure. Read more in The Times.
Read on for expert advice on what leaders need to know about British employment law changes. One important aspect of this (described as “seismic”, no less, by law firm Lewis Silkin) is the removal of a cap on individuals’ compensation for unfair dismissal. The implications for businesses are potentially . . . costly.
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