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Robert Desprez

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Vancouver Technical Writer. Former Instructor at Simon Fraser University. Dog Lover. Coffee Drinker. Tennis and Piano Player.

 Vancouver, B.C.
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Remote work is finally ending as the pandemic era fades theglobeandmail.com/business…
Opinion: Remote work is finally ending as the pandemic era fades

Opinion: Remote work is finally ending as the pandemic era fades

Employers want more of the spontaneous collaborative interaction that can only happen in the workplace

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Stop talking to chatbots and phone a friend, says author of new book on AI theglobeandmail.com/life/art…
Stop talking to chatbots and phone a friend, says author of new book on AI

Stop talking to chatbots and phone a friend, says author of new book on AI

MIT professor Sherry Turkle says there’s no replacement for interactions with people in real life

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Are we living in a post-literate society? theglobeandmail.com/opinion/…
Opinion: A viral essay declares the end of reading is here. But there’s no end to its pleasures

Opinion: A viral essay declares the end of reading is here. But there’s no end to its pleasures

To all Canadians who still buy books: Tell each other about the ones you love

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Being effective at work boils down to knowledge, methods, people and technology

Being effective at work boils down to knowledge, methods, people and technology

Think of your effectiveness architecture as a two-storey house, says Melissa Swift. On the ground floor are knowledge and methods and, on the second, people and technology

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Being effective at work boils down to knowledge, methods, people and technology theglobeandmail.com/business…
Being effective at work boils down to knowledge, methods, people and technology

Being effective at work boils down to knowledge, methods, people and technology

Think of your effectiveness architecture as a two-storey house, says Melissa Swift. On the ground floor are knowledge and methods and, on the second, people and technology

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Being effective at work boils down to knowledge, methods, people and technology theglobeandmail.com/business…
Being effective at work boils down to knowledge, methods, people and technology

Being effective at work boils down to knowledge, methods, people and technology

Think of your effectiveness architecture as a two-storey house, says Melissa Swift. On the ground floor are knowledge and methods and, on the second, people and technology

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ChatGPT vs. Gemini: Don't Pick a Chatbot Until You Read This

Curious about AI chatbots but don’t know where to start? ChatGPT and Gemini are two of the best, and I'm here to help you choose between them based on my extensive testing.

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Remote work can help offset oil price shock, IEA says | LinkedIn

Remote work can help offset oil price shock, IEA says | LinkedIn

The International Energy Agency has outlined 10 strategies to help oil-consuming nations mitigate the impact of rising prices.

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‘Microshifting’ puts a new spin on 9-to-5 schedules apnews.com/article/microshif…
‘Microshifting’ puts a new spin on 9-to-5 schedules

‘Microshifting’ puts a new spin on 9-to-5 schedules

A new way of scheduling work time is remaking the typical nine-to-five routine. “Microshifting” is a trend that involves tackling job duties in short, productive bursts instead of a single stretch.

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The cost of digital disorganization is nearly a month of productivity per year theglobeandmail.com/business…
The cost of digital disorganization is nearly a month of productivity per year

The cost of digital disorganization is nearly a month of productivity per year

The problem often stems from unclear systems and ownership inside organizations, but simple habits and clearer workflows can help workers regain focus and reduce wasted time

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Companies must make changes for training to be effective for younger workers /via @globeandmail theglobeandmail.com/business…
Companies must make changes for training to be effective for younger workers

Companies must make changes for training to be effective for younger workers

Bottom line: for training to be effective today, especially for younger employees, it needs to be customized, relevant and timely

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Workers, employers double down on learning amid slow labour market theglobeandmail.com/business…
Workers, employers double down on learning amid slow labour market

Workers, employers double down on learning amid slow labour market

With employees and companies alike flagging skill gaps as a major barrier to growth, upskilling has shifted from a nice-to-have to a career necessity

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Companies must make changes for training to be effective for younger workers /via @globeandmail theglobeandmail.com/business…
Companies must make changes for training to be effective for younger workers

Companies must make changes for training to be effective for younger workers

Bottom line: for training to be effective today, especially for younger employees, it needs to be customized, relevant and timely

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Opinion: The AI job apocalypse is coming. Or is it?

Opinion: The AI job apocalypse is coming. Or is it?

In this time of immense hype and fear about AI, one thing most agree on is that massive job losses are coming. But human labour may yet endure

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Opinion: AI won’t take your job, but the AI bubble might

Fewer than 5 per cent of layoffs in the U.S last year resulted from AI adoption, one study found

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In less than a year, the resistance against returning to the office collapsed

In less than a year, the resistance against returning to the office collapsed

Job insecurity, AI-driven layoffs and economic pressures have pushed employees to prioritize stability over flexibility as employers gain the upper hand

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Vancouver has the largest price increase in North America over the 20 years: visualcapitalist.com/heres-w…
Here’s Where Home Prices Surged the Most in North America (2005–2025)

Here’s Where Home Prices Surged the Most in North America (2005–2025)

Home prices have grown fastest in Canadian metros since 2005, followed by cities in the Southern United States.

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Amazon Workers Issue Warning About Company’s ‘All-Costs-Justified’ Approach to AI Development

Amazon Employees for Climate Justice says that over 1,000 workers have signed a petition raising “serious concerns” about the company’s “aggressive rollout” of artificial intelligence tools.

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Jeff Bezos reportedly to co-lead AI startup called Project Prometheus

Jeff Bezos reportedly to co-lead AI startup called Project Prometheus

Move marks first time the Amazon founder will have an operational role at a company since 2021

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