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Early Morning Byte: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
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AI is rewriting the rules of work - but are we ready? Slack’s Fall 2024 Workforce Index reveals a surprising divide: while 99% of executives plan to increase AI investments, many employees remain hesitant, citing unclear applications and insufficient training. This hesitation carries risks, as those who fail to integrate AI tools may find themselves replaced by the very technology they resist. The message is clear: those who embrace AI now will thrive, while others risk being left behind.
📰 Key Headlines
Homeland Security Nominee critiques CISA’s strategy, urging for a more agile and focused approach to disinformation.
Time and Money Define Leadership. How leaders allocate these reflects their values and priorities, driving trust and growth - or risking stagnation.
📊 Strategic Insights
Worldwide IT spending is expected to rise 9.8% in 2025, reaching $5.61 trillion, per Gartner’s projections.
U.S. employee engagement plummets, with only 31% of workers actively engaged in 2024.
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FEATUREDAdoption or Obsolescence? Slack’s Workforce Index and the Cost of AI Hesitation
Artificial intelligence continues to disrupt traditional workplace dynamics, reshaping industries and creating new opportunities for innovation. However, according to Slack’s Fall 2024 Workforce Index, this revolution is experiencing growing pains.
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TRENDING
Homeland Security Nominee Criticizes CISA’s Role in Tackling Disinformation
During her confirmation hearing for Secretary of Homeland Security, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem criticized CISA, advocating for a reduced scope and a more agile approach.
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EXTRA BYTES
Global IT spending is projected to grow significantly in 2025, reaching $5.61 trillion, a 9.8% increase over 2024, according to Gartner, Inc.
CIOs and senior technology professionals are at a pivotal moment where the very nature of enterprise software is being redefined by the emergence of generative AI.
For leaders to be effective, being intentional is key. Whether it’s investing time in teams or allocating funds to projects, leadership comes down to aligning what you do with what you value.
Employee engagement in the United States has plummeted to a decade-low, with only 31% of employees actively engaged in 2024, according to Gallup’s latest report.
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QUIZZICLE
The Birth of the CIO Role
Which company first coined the term “Chief Information Officer” in the 1980s?
A. Microsoft
B. Apple
C. IBM
D. Xerox
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