Business Archives - Automation Consultants

Happy 2026 Message

by Lynn | Jan 15, 2026 | Business, Management

We will soon start the second quarter-century of this new millennium, with technology and challenges moving at a fevered pace. To help navigate these times, Automation Consultants combines professional experience in hi-tech and defense-related sectors with...

New report shows action to improve gender equity linked to career gains and better business performance

by Mary Jan | Oct 13, 2025 | Business, Continuous Improvement, Employee Relations, HR, Uncategorized

Reports and Proceedings Curtin University A new report out today shows that companies taking action for gender equality see lower staff turnover, more women in leadership and better shareholder value. The 10th report in the Gender Equity Insights Series from Bankwest...

During the pandemic, employers who fostered ‘collective engagement’ had less employee turnover … a shared perception among employees of what they were doing and why they were doing it …

by Lynn | Sep 9, 2024 | Business, Creativity & Innovation, Employee Relations, Management, Teamwork & Cooperation

Peer-Reviewed Publication North Carolina State University A new study finds some workplaces did a better job than others at limiting employee turnover during the COVID pandemic. Specifically, researchers found that units that had fostered a sense of “collective...

Unlocking the entrepreneurial brain: new perspectives on cognitive flexibility

by Lynn | Jun 21, 2024 | Business, Creativity & Innovation, Science

Pioneering research highlights the importance of combining neuroscience with traditional entrepreneurial studies to gain a comprehensive understanding of what makes successful entrepreneurs distinct at a neurological level. Peer-Reviewed Publication University of...

Moving beyond cubicles: How an active workplace design can drive workers’ behaviors

by Lynn | May 31, 2024 | Business, Employee Relations, Health, Management, Teamwork & Cooperation

Researchers underscore the impact of workplace culture and building layouts on workers’ behaviors and the necessity for accurate behavioral measures Peer-Reviewed Publication Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Ishikawa, Japan — Physical...

There is no proof that AI can be controlled, according to extensive survey

by Lynn | Feb 12, 2024 | AI, Business, Ethics, Government, Risk

Book Announcement Taylor & Francis Group There is no current evidence that AI can be controlled safely, according to an extensive review, and without proof that AI can be controlled, it should not be developed, a researcher warns. Despite the recognition that the...