@webapprentices

Narrowing the skills gap one video at a time.

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Joined September 2019
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Project Management (PM) focuses on how to build the solution (schedule, budget, resources), while Business Analysis (BA) focuses on what solution to build (defining needs, requirements, value). #bostontech | #leadership | #management | #hr linkedin.com/learning/certif…

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Live Data Technologies, "Marketing engineer is a rising role in tech," October 2, 2026. livedatatech.com/marketing-e…
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Weekend Wisdom > "25% of surveyed workers have left a job within the first 90 days of starting. ... Why? The reality of the role or company didn’t match what they were told during the hiring process." jobvite.com/blog/7-job-seeke…

7 Job Seeker Statistics Every Recruiter Should Know in 2026 | Jobvite

Seven job seeker statistics from Job Seeker Nation 2026 on candidate experience, AI in hiring, skills-based hiring, and recruiting strategy.

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Ouch. ☹️ linkedin.com/news/story/hubs…

HubSpot founder apologizes for 'insensitive' layoffs post | LinkedIn

Many members weren't impressed with his statement, with one commenting, "Judging by the bluntness and lack of empathy in the message, I suspect your comms team was part of the 7% let go."

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Weekend Wisdom > "AI-exposed junior roles are seven times more likely to demand traditionally senior skills such as leadership and strategic thinking (compared to the least exposed junior roles)." pwc.com/gx/en/1/services/ai/…

AI Jobs Barometer | PwC

AI is reshaping entry-level jobs and creating a two-track labour market as AI-powered roles grow faster and demand advanced skills.

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Just 38% of Gen Z workers plan to proactively build AI skills in the next six months, compared with 63% of Gen Xers.
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The clearest explanation I've heard about how a swarm of OpenAI agents hacked into Hugging Face, triggering an industry-wide call for a pause on AI development. bbc.com/audio/play/w3ct98sg

BBC Audio | Business Daily | Can we control AI?

We ask whether humanity can stay in control of AI

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The clearest explanation I've heard about how a swarm of OpenAI agents hacked into Hugging Face, triggering an industry-wide call for a pause on AI development. bbc.com/audio/play/w3ct98sg

BBC Audio | Business Daily | Can we control AI?

We ask whether humanity can stay in control of AI

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"Be good at your job and at what your manager expects you to do." On Managing Up and How to Do It softwareleads.substack.com/p…
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"AI is creating some of the juiciest jobs in today's labor market. Many pay more than twice as much as non-AI roles." Source: linkedin.com/pulse/ai-opport…
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"AI is creating some of the juiciest jobs in today's labor market. Many pay more than twice as much as non-AI roles." Source: linkedin.com/pulse/ai-opport…
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Gene Babon@genebabonAug 29
Weekend Wisdom > "Jobs requiring specific AI skills are growing almost eight times (69%) faster than the total jobs market (9%), with the average wage premium for AI skills rising to 62%." pwc.com/gx/en/news-room/pres…

AI reshapes global labour market into two distinct paths, rewarding human skills: PwC 2026 Global...

AI is rapidly reshaping the skills employers want most from workers – increasing the emphasis on human skills such as judgement, creativity and leadership – as companies most able to use AI continue...

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Hiring remains well below pre-pandemic levels across most occupations, with resilience concentrated in essential and customer-facing roles. linkedin.com/pulse/workers-s…

Workers seek security and employers invest for the future

Explore the latest labor market trends, global hiring data, workforce confidence shifts, and the growing gap between job security and AI investment.

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Gene Babon@genebabonAug 27
Workweek Wisdom > "Boosting employee productivity isn’t about squeezing more out of your workforce – it’s about creating an environment where people can do their best work." insperity.com/blog/8-reasons…

8 of the biggest threats to employee productivity

Employee productivity is critical to your business. Keeping these common pitfalls in check can help ensure your workforce stays on track.

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Gene Babon@genebabonAug 26
"The transition to the AI era will be one of the most turbulent times in human history. Right now, we are not preparing adequately for that transition." ~ Bill Gates gatesnotes.com/work/make-ai-…

The choices we make about AI now are critical | Bill Gates

AI will either be the greatest equalizer ever invented, or the worst source of injustice. We need to start planning now so it makes the world a fairer place.

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Gene Babon@genebabonAug 25
Workweek Wisdom > "Employee opinions of senior leadership are continuing to plummet in 2026. In particular, ratings of senior leadership in industries like management & consulting, media & communication and technology declined sharply." glassdoor.com/blog/worklife-…

Glassdoor Worklife Trends 2026: Midyear Check-in - Glassdoor US

Glassdoor's Worklife Trends for 2026 describe the growing divide between workers and leaders, fueled by layoffs, a weak labor market, and more.

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Gene Babon@genebabonAug 19
Workweek Wisdom > "90% of managers think they understand their team’s skills, but only 69% of employees actually agree. A 21-point perception gap between managers and employees shows that training isn’t translating to the day-to-day." talentlms.com/blog/leadershi…

Leadership Development for Managers: Common Mistakes and Fixes

Stop wasting budget on generic management training. Learn how to fix leadership development with tiered learning, hands-on practice, and skill tracking.

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Gene Babon@genebabonAug 11
If you or your team worry about AI replacing humans rather than augmenting them, consider completing this Project Management Institute training. credly.com/badges/232633ef-e…

PMI® Essentials: Seven AI Project Patterns was issued by Project Management Institute to Gene Babon.

Earners of this badge have successfully completed the eLearning course and assessment focused on the Seven Patterns of AI, a pattern-based approach for recognizing and assessing AI initiatives. These...

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"Thinking AI is a low-resource project? That’s like expecting a spaceship to run on AA batteries." pmi.org/blog/why-most-ai-pro…

Why Most AI Projects Fail: 10 Mistakes to Avoid | PMI Blog

Why do 70-80% of AI projects fail? Explore the 10 critical missteps—from neglecting data quality to overpromising—and learn how to avoid them.

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“Did AI kill the junior software developer”? dice.com/career-advice/the-n…

The New Junior Developer: Harder to Land, Harder to Replace

AI hasn't eliminated entry-level software developer jobs, but experts say the role is under real pressure — and junior developers who deepen their AI judgment, not just their speed, are the ones...

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Gene Babon@genebabonAug 8
Weekend Wisdom > In the US, only 31% of employees are engaged at work. "Employees who say their manager actively supports their team’s use of AI have an engagement rate of 48%." gallup.com/workplace/712433/…

Employee Engagement Remains Flat as AI Adoption Accelerates

Midyear data suggest organizations see the strongest employee engagement when they pair AI with clear expectations, thoughtful implementation and manager support.

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