Engineering News

John Hopkins develops a training system that uses imitation learning to teach surgical robots how to perform procedures.Source: Researchers use imitation learning to train surgical robots | The Robot Report

And what each one is good for.Source: The 3 Ways Work Can Be Automated | Harvard Business Review

Many people mistakenly believe that people are born learners, or they’re not. However, a growing body of research shows that learning is a learned behavior. Through the deliberate use of dedicated strategies, we can all develop expertise faster and more effectively....

Skills-based hiring and internal mobility are capturing the attention of talent acquisition pros, prompting collaboration with L&D teams.Source: Why talent acquisition teams need to work closer with L&D | HR Executive

Successful change-agile leaders at all levels in the organization respond to changes in the business environment by seizing opportunities, including throwing out old models and developing new ways of doing business. They try to make change thinking contagious,...

While embracing flexible work enhances agility, reduces costs and broadens the talent pool, it also requires thoughtful strategy.Source: How to lean into flexible work for long-term business growth | HR Executive

The Federal Reserve and Bank of England both cut interest rates this week in attempts to stimulate their economies. HR will feel the effects.Source: What interest rate cuts mean for HR leaders | HR Executive

While there are often personal reasons people become workaholics, the environments they’re in can exacerbate their tendency to overwork: for example, a boss who rewards employees who stay late, emails sent at all hours of the day and night, or praise highlighting...