Modern Times is the title of the well-known feature film directed and starred by Charles Chaplin released in 1936. It recounted the impact of the industrial era on employment from a social and humanist point of view. Now, almost 85 years later, a strong impact of technological progress on employment is perceived and anticipated, with a certain […] … learn more→
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Telos Magazine The education system and the future of work
Wind turbines are already skyscraper-sized – is there any limit to how big they will get?
In 2023, some 100 miles off the coast of north-east England, the world’s largest wind turbines will start generating electricity. This first phase of the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm development uses General Electric’s Haliade X, a turbine that stands more than a quarter of a kilometre high from the surface of the sea to the […] … learn more→
Borrowing money isn’t always a bad thing – debt can be a sensible way to build wealth
Debt, in some form or another, is part of our financial profiles whether we like it or not. And it can be a useful way to build wealth if it is managed carefully and wisely. For example, you may borrow money from the bank to buy an asset – a resource of economic value that […] … learn more→
Handling client management at your small financial services business
The stock market has taken a dip over the last year or so. The crypto market has been ravaged with people losing millions from legitimate investing. Others lost from investing in crypto firms where the founders took the money and ran. Managing money can be difficult for those without the knowledge to do so. Advisors […] … learn more→
How new business owners can prepare to expand their company
up your business and watching it grow is one of the most satisfying accomplishments you can ever have. Having a successful business isn’t easy, so give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done. Once you’ve seen enough of a profit, you can then shift your focus to expanding your small company. […] … learn more→
What social media regulation could look like: Think of pipelines, not utilities
Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, and his controversial statements and decisions as its owner, have fueled a new wave of calls for regulating social media companies. Elected officials and policy scholars have argued for years that companies like Twitter and Facebook – now Meta – have immense power over public discussions and can use that power to elevate some views and suppress others. […] … learn more→
Top tips to advance your career and develop new skills
Career advancement can be a long and challenging process that involves transitioning from Career advancemententry-level jobs to leadership roles with greater responsibilities. Finding opportunities to progress in your career journey can provide job satisfaction and personal fulfilment. It is important to identify the best ways to develop new skills and advance your career successfully. Depending on […] … learn more→
How to stay warm when you’re working from home (without turning the heating on)
If you’re working from home all or part of the time, the chances are that your home working space is getting chillier as winter sets in. But with heating so expensive right now, having it on all day isn’t really an affordable option. So what can we do to stay warm? In evolutionary terms, we […] … learn more→
Why send future managers on worker internships
Her name is Laura and she dismantles refrigerated truck tires at Petit Forestier in Rungis. His name is Louis and he is a garbage collector at SEPUR. He has an appointment at his warehouse in Bondy at 4:45 a.m. every morning, because the garbage truck that sets off at 5 a.m. won’t wait for him. Their names are […] … learn more→
Contemporary ways to encourage autonomy in the work place
Autonomy at work allows employees to take more initiative in the workplace and gives them the freedom to work in the most suitable way. Employees get their jobs done with workplace autonomy without a manager looking over their shoulders. Positive reinforcement and assigning more responsibilities are some ways to encourage autonomy at work. Modern technology […] … learn more→