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Future of Work

The future of work is a projection of how work, workers and the workplace will evolve in the years ahead. Employers need to prepare now to ready the workforce for the future. While much focus is placed on technology in future-of-work discussions, other factors such as remote work and the gig economy play a large role in how work will be done, who will be doing it and from where.

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The future of work is a projection of how work, workers and the workplace will evolve in the years ahead.

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Using AI for Employment Purposes

Understand how artificial intelligence is being used in the workplace and the issues employers should be aware of.

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Employing Independent Contractors and Other Gig Workers

This toolkit provides an overview of the use of independent contractors, commonly referred to as gig workers.

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Artificial intelligence refers to computers or computer-controlled machines that can simulate human intelligence in various ways.

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Future Chief People Officers Report

This study reveals the key skills, mindsets and behaviors that will help the chief people officer of the future shape rigorous and innovative human capital solutions.

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A sample policy to comply with the federal TikTok application ban for federal contractors.

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