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Agata Nowakowska stories

Agata Nowakowska is an insightful writer who explores contemporary issues shaping the workforce and technology sectors. In her column "By 2025, half of all work tasks will be handled by machines," she delves into the World Economic Forum's predictions that automation will manage half of work tasks by 2025, discussing the potential exacerbation of existing inequalities.

In "Gender inequality still remains in tech sector as women struggle to secure roles," Nowakowska uncovers the persistent gender inequality within the technology field. She highlights that almost a quarter of British teenagers aged 16-17 are considering careers in technology since the onset of the pandemic, bringing to light the challenges women still face in securing these roles.

With "Rise in Generative AI sees professionals future-proof careers," Nowakowska shifts focus to the rising prominence of Generative AI and its impact on professional development. She reports on how nearly all Learning and Development (L&D) professionals are responding by enhancing their soft skills, expanding professional networks, and upskilling in other technical areas to remain relevant in an evolving job market.