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Are you worried about how AI will affect your future career? According to experts, there is no need to panic. Writing in The Conversation Australia + NZ, Andreas Cebulla, Associate Professor in The Future of Work at Flinders University, says the AI revolution is creating opportunities and challenges for the workforce. "But despite all the AI hype, wages for jobs using AI skills in Australia are comparatively low; lower than in the United States, United Kingdom or Singapore," he says. "It seems Australia isn't quite ready to pay top dollar for tech talents just yet. So, by all means pursue a career based on AI development, if it interests you and you don’t mind moving abroad to achieve the top incomes." Cebulla adds that there will always be a need for non-tech capabilities such as critical thinking and communication skills.  Leadership coach Naomi Oyston agrees, writing on LinkedIn, "Despite its amazing capabilities, AI cannot replace the unique qualities that make human relationships so special, especially in business where relationships are everything." (Read more: https://lnkd.in/gjms75kB) How do you think that AI will impact your industry? What skills can't be replaced by technology? Share your thoughts in the comments below. By Brendan Wong

Why real wages in Australia have fallen while they’ve risen in most other OECD countries The OECD’s latest Employment Outlook 2024 reports that, compared with the period immediately before the pandemic, real wages are lower today in 16 of the 35 countries. Australia’s real wages are 4.8% lower than pre-pandemic levels while across the OECD real wages over the same period have, on average, risen 1.5%. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g4_qAHsX

📣 #EVENT: Applications are now open for CSIRO's ON Prime program. ON Prime is a free program designed to help research teams of two to five people take their projects to the next level through customer discovery activities and more. Date: Applications close Monday 22nd July To find out more and apply, click here: https://lnkd.in/djdgjbhD For more events like this, visit The Conversation's Events, Courses & Podcasts Board here: https://lnkd.in/dZjjfQZ This is a featured post from one of The Conversation's partners. #research #program #session #learning #innovation #develop #skills #communication

📣 #EVENT: Join CSIRO for their ON Prime 16 Applicant Information Session. ON Prime gives researchers the skills and confidence to undertake customer discovery and market validation activities that enable them to take their research further. Dates: Wednesday 17th July 2024 Time:  10:30 - 11:15am (AEST) Location: Online, via Microsoft Teams To find out more and register, click here: https://lnkd.in/djdgjbhD For more events like this, visit The Conversation's Events, Courses & Podcasts Board here: https://lnkd.in/dZjjfQZ This is a featured post from one of The Conversation's partners. #research #program #information #session #course #projects

CEO and Executive Director of The Conversation, Lisa Watts is giving evidence to the House of Reps Select Committee on social media today - live stream here: https://lnkd.in/gs-TAWgf

Many parents see a spot in a selective school as a way to ensure future success for their kids. The process to get into one can be challenging and, for some, expensive. But is all the effort to get one of these competitive spots worth it? Researchers tracked thousands of students between the ages of 15-25 to find some answers. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/g5YqNHHd

📣 #EVENT: Join CSIRO for their ON Accelerate Applicant Information Session. ON Accelerate is a structured accelerator program for research teams to validate and develop high potential innovative ventures. Date: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm (AEST) Location: Online To find out more and register, click here: https://lnkd.in/g5tGXhCu For more events like this, visit The Conversation's Events, Courses & Podcasts Board here: https://lnkd.in/dZjjfQZ This is a featured post from one of The Conversation's partners. #research #program #csiro #information #session #course #projects

📣 #EVENT: Join CSIRO for their ON Prime 16 Applicant Information Session. ON Prime gives researchers the skills and confidence to undertake customer discovery and market validation activities that enable them to take their research further. Dates: Tuesday 9th July 2024 Time:  12:00 - 12:45pm (AEST) Location: Online, via Microsoft Teams To find out more and register, click here: https://lnkd.in/djdgjbhD For more events like this, visit The Conversation's Events, Courses & Podcasts Board here: https://lnkd.in/dZjjfQZ This is a featured post from one of The Conversation's partners. #research #program #csiro #information #session #course #projects

📣 #EVENT: Join Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia for 'AUKUS: Assumptions and Implications'. This symposium will feature expert analysis and discussions on the political, legal, strategic and economic aspects of AUKUS. This event provides an opportunity for academics and professionals to deepen their understanding of this significant alliance. Dates: Thursday 15th - Friday 16th August 2024 Location: Australian Centre on China in the World, ANU, Canberra To find out more, click here: https://lnkd.in/gvMX9YV9 For more events like this, visit The Conversation's Events, Courses & Podcasts Board here: https://lnkd.in/dZjjfQZ This is a featured post from one of The Conversation's partners. #symposium #Canberra #analysis #politics #legal #economics #strategic #academics

Every year, the Plastic Free July campaign asks us to refuse single-use plastic. The idea is that making a small change in our daily lives will collectively make a big difference. And hopefully, better behaviour will stick and become a habit. The intent is good, but consumers shouldn’t have to bear full responsibility for plastic pollution. Individual sacrifices – particularly temporary ones – won’t make a significant difference. Bhavna Middha and Ralph Horne from RMIT University explain that eliminating plastic waste requires broader structural change.