Before the outbreak of the virus, many businesses had been experiencing lost productivity, highlighting a need for change. While the problem can’t be fixed with one solution alone, workplace teamwork is vital to not only improving productivity but also fostering creativity and problem-solving, ultimately leading to better employee retention and more successful business outputs.

Gamifying the onboarding process was a hot trend during 2019 with many organizations opting to step away from traditional processes where new recruits are expected to steadily wade through obligatory information files.

In the Middle East and Africa, AI is slighted to grow by 83% from USD 290 million in 2019 to USD 530 million by 2022, according to the International Data Corporation.

Emerson introduced augmented reality (AR) technology to its Plantweb™ Optics asset performance platform, delivering enhanced access to real-time diagnostics and analytics, as well as live remote assistance, to industrial plant workers responsible for maintaining and optimizing plant equipment.

AI, developed and applied correctly, can be a great equalizer. Easy-to-use and easy-to-understand voice-enabled platforms are helping to ease daily interactions with technology for older people and for those who are not tech-savvy, or literate.