Tag Archives: WORKFORCE

Image: Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay

Global Government Forum’s weekly news roundup of public service intelligence

In this edition:

UK’s CDDO seeks workforce strategy lead

The UK Cabinet Office is looking to hire a head of workforce strategy and transformation to work within its Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO). 

The CDDO leads the government’s digital and data function and exists to help state departments achieve digital transformation across their operations and services. 

The new head of workforce strategy and transformation will earn a base salary of between £64,700 (US$82,568) and £69,200 (US$88,324), and is expected to be stationed in Bristol or Manchester. The role represents what the government called “the primary interface between the…

Most applications are built to rely on the cloud. However, many organizations are beginning to realize that cloud dependency has drawbacks. The challenges of cloud over-dependency are most apparent in industries such as aviation, quick-service restaurants, e-commerce, and healthcare, where deskless workforces rely on mobile apps to do their jobs.

Using the cloud in practice

Think about how a modern fast-food restaurant uses mobile technology today. Customers input their menu choices at kiosks in the restaurant, on handhelds at the drive-thru, or at point-of-sale terminals. Their order is then sent to screens in the kitchen for the order to be made up. When it is ready, an alert is sent to counter staff to hand it over. Whilst it sounds simple, this is…

The future of the semiconductor industry depends on the education of students, and Intel is working to make sure those students are ready.

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The following is an opinion editorial by Gabriela Cruz Thompson, senior director of University Research and Collaboration at Intel Labs.

The U.S. semiconductor industry is facing a troubling workforce gap nationwide, highlighted in a recent report by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). The report says the workforce needed in the semiconductor industry is expected to grow 33% from approximately 345,000 jobs today to approximately 460,000 jobs by 2030. However, 58% (or roughly 67,000) of projected new jobs risk being unfilled at current degree completion rates. Based on this forecast, 39% of chip…

Gibbs Hybrid, a UK-based IT and business services firm, has been acquired by Atrium, a workforce management and talent solutions business headquartered in New York. The acquisition adds a London base to Atrium’s global footprint, expanding its presence beyond the US and Canada.

Gibbs Hybrid, Europe’s largest certified minority woman-owned business, has developed a mix model offering technology, business and operations strategic resourcing and consultancy solutions. This integrated approach enables clients to receive multiple services from a single preferred partner, using a flexible model based upon their requirements.

Atrium founder and CEO Rebecca Cenni-Leventhal said that the firm was “committed to continuing to expand our international…

Comprehensive data on Sirius XM stock

Wall Street analysts are providing investors with a wealth of information on Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI) stock, including real-time analyst ratings, dividend information, earnings results, financials, headlines, insider trades, and options data. This data is invaluable for investors who are looking to make informed decisions about their investments in the company.

According to recent reports, the current price target for SIRI is $5.77, as estimated by Wall Street analysts. However, the high estimate is $7.00, while the low estimate is $4.50. These estimates provide investors with a range of possibilities and offer a clearer picture of the potential risks and rewards associated with investing in the company.

Moreover, the comprehensive data provided by…