The "Smart Employee" App, a WSIS Prize winner announced on May 28, 2024, revolutionizes staff management for 74 Dubai government entities, serving over 73,000 employees with a 99% usage rate.

The "Smart Employee" App, a WSIS Prize winner announced on May 28, 2024, revolutionizes staff management for 74 Dubai government entities, serving over 73,000 employees with a 99% usage rate. Developed by Digital Dubai, this AI-powered solution streamlines HR, finance, and communication services, offering quick access, paperless convenience, and integrated features like a Digital Assistant for inquiries and a 'Thank You' system. It achieves over 95% cost savings and significantly advances Dubai's paperless initiative.

Recognized for its innovative approach to sustainable development and bridging the digital divide, the app exemplifies creative contributions needed to advance UN Sustainable Development Goals. Explore the project: Smart Employee App.

Green and digital transitions are interconnected and mutually reinforcing, crucial for a just future. Digital technologies aid environmental management, while sustainability guides digital

Green and digital transitions are interconnected and mutually reinforcing, crucial for a just future. Digital technologies aid environmental management, while sustainability guides digital solutions. These transitions will create new jobs, offset some losses, and demand new skills for all.

This session will explore the essential effects of these transitions on jobs and skills, identifying required skills (digital and beyond) to mitigate climate change impacts. It will also highlight policy measures and good practices for skills development.

Moderated by Anne Shannon Baxter (GSMA), panelists include Olga Strietska-Ilina (International Labour Organization), Nanko Madu (AfriLabs), Dr. Mindel Van de Laar (United Nations University – MERIT and Maastricht University), and Robert Marinkovic (International Organisation of Employers).

The increasing use of digital technologies globally raises concerns about their impact on employment and skills. While automation replaces certain tasks, it also creates new jobs demanding updated

The increasing use of digital technologies globally raises concerns about their impact on employment and skills. While automation replaces certain tasks, it also creates new jobs demanding updated skills, requiring millions to reskill or upskill.

This session will address how digital transformation impacts jobs and skills development, exploring core challenges, opportunities, and innovative strategies to enhance global workforce capabilities. It will highlight best practices for fostering digital skills, considering youth, women, and aging workers.

Moderated by Mr. Juan Iván Martín Lataix (International Labour Organization), the panel features experts from Stanford University, Mexico, Gabon, and Kenya, offering diverse perspectives on digital skills for the future of work.

New research in *Science* reveals marmoset monkeys use individual "phee calls" to identify each other. These South American primates live in monogamous family groups, raising young communally.

New research in *Science* reveals marmoset monkeys use individual "phee calls" to identify each other. These South American primates live in monogamous family groups, raising young communally. This social structure suggests they faced evolutionary challenges similar to early humans, offering insights into our own communication development.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit, links human welfare to biodiversity. We use science, law, and creative media to protect species, lands, waters, and climate, securing a wild future. Visit biologicaldiversity.org for more, including social media links and action alerts. For questions, email center@biologicaldiversity.org.

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, two sessions will address critical future skills. The first, from 09:30 to 10:45, explores "Skills for the green and digital transition," examining their

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, two sessions will address critical future skills. The first, from 09:30 to 10:45, explores "Skills for the green and digital transition," examining their interconnected impacts on jobs, skills, and policy for a just transition.

The second session, from 11:15 to 12:30, focuses on "Future skills requirements in the age of emerging technologies." It will analyze how new technologies, especially AI, are reshaping the workplace and skill demands across industries, and consider effective policy responses.

Both sessions feature expert moderators and panelists from diverse international organizations, offering insights into these crucial topics for the future of work.

On September 18, 2024, two sessions will explore the critical impact of digital transformation on jobs and skills. The first, "Digital skills for jobs," will address global challenges and

On September 18, 2024, two sessions will explore the critical impact of digital transformation on jobs and skills. The first, "Digital skills for jobs," will address global challenges and opportunities, focusing on strategies to enhance workforce skills for diverse demographics. Experts from the International Labour Organization (ILO), Stanford, and other organizations will discuss best practices for digital skills development.

The second session, "Industry perspective on skills needs," will feature leaders from companies like Microsoft, Huawei, and SAP. They will discuss core skills for digital transformation, identify growth sectors, and share how companies adapt through skilling programs and talent acquisition. This aims to inform policymakers and training institutions on market demands.

The ability to create and destroy friction defines organizational genius. Organizational friction occurs when obstacles slow or frustrate actions for customers, employees, or leaders. While often

The ability to create and destroy friction defines organizational genius. Organizational friction occurs when obstacles slow or frustrate actions for customers, employees, or leaders. While often seen as negative, author Bob Sutton argues we can harness it for benefit.

In his book, "The Friction Project," Sutton emphasizes first determining if an action is "right" or "wrong." Right actions should be fast and relatively frictionless, possibly with constructive friction. Wrong actions, conversely, are often full of friction.

Learn two easy tricks to solve problems and make friction your secret weapon.

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We recently held an "out-of-town tryout" for my ClimateWeekNYC keynote, exploring a crucial question: What would it take for businesses to operate as if they truly belong to the living world,

We recently held an "out-of-town tryout" for my ClimateWeekNYC keynote, exploring a crucial question: What would it take for businesses to operate as if they truly belong to the living world, giving nature a voice in corporate boardrooms? This concept, while seemingly radical today, echoes ancient human wisdom.

We workshopped these ideas and invite you to review the conversation. Share your insights and join our next session, held every third Wednesday of the month from 12:00-1:30 pm Pacific. Register here: https://bit.ly/LivingBetweenWorlds. Our diverse community includes executives, activists, and entrepreneurs, all seeking meaningful dialogue.

To overcome divisions and build a world where everyone belongs, a societal shift from "me" to "we" is essential. This program presents a vital conversation on multicultural democracy between

To overcome divisions and build a world where everyone belongs, a societal shift from "me" to "we" is essential. This program presents a vital conversation on multicultural democracy between Angela Glover Blackwell and john a. powell. Blackwell is Founder-in-Residence at [PolicyLink](https://www.policylink.org/), dedicated to racial and economic equity. Powell directs UC Berkeley's [Othering and Belonging Institute](https://belonging.berkeley.edu/) and co-founded the [Poverty & Race Research Action Council](https://prrac.org/).

Powell also authored *[Racing to Justice](https://iupress.org/9780253017710/racing-to-justice/)*. Explore related discussions, such as the 'From Othering to Belonging' [Bioneers 2022 Panel](https://bioneers.org/from-othering-to-belonging-zstf2206/). This episode is from the *Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature* series; learn more at the [Bioneers radio and podcast homepage](https://bioneers.org/bioneers-radio/).

In May, Oceana urged Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), Coca-Cola's largest bottler, in London to reduce plastic use by increasing reusable packaging.

Support this initiative and join

In May, Oceana urged Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), Coca-Cola's largest bottler, in London to reduce plastic use by increasing reusable packaging.

Support this initiative and join the #RefillAgain movement: https://oceana.ly/3LyVTZ6