Category Archives: GIBS Knowledge and Information Services

All things relating to the workings and service offerings of the Information Centre

The 5 Most In-Demand Skills In 2025(Forbes)

In 2025, success in business and careers will hinge not on what you know but on how effectively you can leverage skills that drive innovation and value creation. As AI and digital connectivity reshape industries at breakneck speed, those who can adapt and harness these transformative forces will seize the most lucrative opportunities. Let’s explore […]
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Microsoft announces numerous new AI tools dedicated to healthcare (Forbes)

These new offerings will capitalize on the incredible amount of effort and resources the company has poured into research and development with healthcare foundation models. Specifically, primary among today’s announcements is the release of a collection of multi-modal medical imaging foundation models that will now be available through the Azure AI platform, which will enable healthcare organizations […]
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Women’s mental health: Navigating biological factors, workplace challenges, and policy gaps(OAG)

Mental health affects everyone, but women experience it differently from men due to a combination of biological, societal, and workplace factors. Hormonal shifts, alongside the pressures of balancing careers and caregiving, shape how women manage their mental wellbeing throughout their lives. Key life stages, such as menopause, are often overlooked despite their significant impact on […]
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Maybe we should select leaders based on their character (Forbes)

When we hire leaders for our organizations and communities, shouldn’t we pick them based on not only their expertise and ability to do the job, but also their character? Over two decades ago, prominent leadership researchers Kouzes and Posner published a book called Credibility. In their research, they noted that across the globe credibility was the […]
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A Self-Care Checklist for Leaders(HBR)

Research has long shown the importance of self-care — yet many leaders still struggle to put self-care into practice in their own work lives. Before a leader can sustainably practice self-care, several important mindset shifts are necessary to ensure leaders set themselves up for success. This five-part checklist can help leaders make self-care a reality, […]
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Want to be a standout leader? sharpen your coaching skills(Forbes)

There’s no doubt that a good leader must have a coaching mindset, looking for opportunities to help others catch the vision of their potential for continuous improvement. Tiffany Gaskell certainly embraces that view. With Sir John Whitmore, she’s coauthor of Coaching for Performance: The Principles and Practice of Coaching and Leadership. This sixth edition of the international […]
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Global economy is stabilising but weakness remains, say WEF chief economists(IOL)

According to the latest Chief Economists Outlook published yesterday, WEF said easing inflation and strong global commerce were fuelling cautious optimism for recovery but elevated debt levels are becoming a growing concern in both advanced (53%) and developing (64%) economies. Click here to read the full- text article

Public Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence (AIBusiness)

Public perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) are evolving and many use cases demonstrate the positive benefits that it can bring to society across the globe. Technology is always moving forward as we harness its power to solve problems. However, AI stands apart as a once-in-a-generation shift in the technological landscape. Its immense power not only […]
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Fauxductivity’: Your boss might fake it more than you, new survey finds(Forbes)

You’ve probably heard the popular phrase, “Dance like nobody’s watching,” but the opposite trend has gained momentum in the U.S. workplace. Threats of layoffs, the rise of surveillance tools and concerns over the effectiveness of remote work have led to “productivity theater” and “the mouse shuffle,” in which employees work like their employers are watching. Click here to read the […]
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BHP warns AI growth will worsen copper shortfall (F.T)

World’s largest miner expects global demand for red metal will rise by more than 70% by 2050. The growth of artificial intelligence will exacerbate a looming shortage of copper, a metal vital for the clean energy transition, miner BHP has warned. The rise of data centres and AI, which requires more energy-intensive computing, could boost […]
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