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The corporate governance failure at the heart of Sam Altman’s ouster from OpenAI
Duane Valz, Medium, 21 November 2023In this piece, the author examines both the flawed corporate structure of OpenAI, and the neglect of governance evolution during a year of immense change. Those things led to the chaos that unfolded around the firing of Sam Altman.
governance
Navigating the new risks and regulatory challenges of Generative AI
I. Glenn Cohen, Theodoros Evgeniou, and Martin Husovec, Harvard Business ReviewThe use of generative AI promises to continue to grow rapidly. Consequently, leaders must understand the risks and challenges of this new technology and develop policies and practices to guide its usage. This article explains the areas of concern and offers guidance in addressing them.
ai
regulation
The value of corporate purpose
Witold J. Henisz, Harvard Business ReviewCompeting in today’s global digital economy requires increasingly complex contributions: Employees need to be motivated to go above and beyond; customers need to be inspired, and their feedback needs to be incorporated; and the demands, opinions, and goals of civil society and government are also critical.
stakeholder
Six simple steps to green your office
Making office spaces more sustainable can feel like a daunting task, especially for firms facing budgetary restrictions. But low-tech, low-cost solutions could help companies cut carbon emissions, save on energy bills and even improve staff morale.
workplace
corporate responsibility
Who is productive, and who isn’t? Here’s how to tell.
Aaron De Smet and Angelika Reich, McKinsey & Company, 17 November 2023More than 50 per cent of workers say their productivity is down. Managers who understand what motivates different types of workers can boost their engagement and help them find more satisfaction at work.
workplace
To prove your company isn’t greenwashing, endorse smart regulation
Kristina Marusic, Harvard Business ReviewWhether you call it propaganda or greenwashing, companies have long used marketing to tout the good they do for the environment while obfuscating any negative externalities of their businesses.
corporate responsibility
Preparing for your next career move
Thinking about your next career move can feel daunting, but there are ways to cope...
career
The benefits of a pet-friendly workplace
Shawn X. Quan and Kira Schabram, Harvard Business ReviewAs leaders consider what their organisation should look like in our hybrid world, one area they may not be considering is the benefit that pets can have in the office. A new research study indicates that there’s a lot of upside for developing a pet-friendly workplace.
workplace
Generative AI will level up cyber attacks, according to new Google report
10 November 2023As technology gets smarter with developments such as generative AI, so do cybersecurity attacks. Google's new cybersecurity forecast for 2024 reveals the rise of AI brings new threats you should be aware of.
innovation
The “passive news consumer” is on the rise
Kirsten Eddy, NiemanLabThe rise of social media signalled the promise of a new public square, facilitating more open debate and diverse voices. With these new opportunities for digital participation also came a host of new challenges, including online trolling, disinformation, and a less trusting and more disconnected public.
communication