Keywords: Productivity


AI Adoption Is Reshaping Management as Companies Struggle to Measure Productivity

Artificial intelligence is transforming how businesses produce content, organize tasks and make decisions. Yet, as companies accelerate the deployment of AI tools, managers are discovering that greater output does not necessarily translate into simpler oversight. Instead, the technology is creating new......

Japan Invests MAD 646,000 in Irrigation Improvements in Morocco’s Taroudant Province

Japan is strengthening its support for rural development in Morocco through a new irrigation initiative designed to improve water distribution in the mountainous commune of Toubkal, in Taroudant Province. The project, officially handed over on October 19, 2026, aims to improve access to water for four......

German industry loses nearly 500,000 jobs since 2019, Ifo study finds

Germany’s industrial sector has lost nearly half a million jobs since 2019, highlighting the challenges facing one of Europe’s largest manufacturing economies. According to a study by the German economic research institute Ifo, industrial employment declined by 496,000 positions between the......

AI boom emerges as a major force reshaping the global economy, Fed chair says

Artificial intelligence is emerging as one of the most significant forces transforming the US and global economies, according to Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. Speaking during the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Bangkok, Warsh highlighted the technology’s......

Workplace hostility: How personal conflicts undermine trust and productivity

Professional success depends on more than qualifications, technical expertise or years of experience. The ability to communicate respectfully, manage disagreements and remain composed under pressure is equally important in maintaining healthy working relationships. When personal tensions begin to influence......

IMF warns ageing populations could shrink East Asia’s workforce by 25%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that China, Japan and South Korea could see their working-age populations shrink by as much as 25% by 2050, as rapid demographic ageing threatens economic growth, productivity and industrial competitiveness. Krishna Srinivasan, director of the IMF’s......

Could an ageing world turn longevity into a new engine of economic growth?

The global economy is entering a demographic era unlike the one that shaped labor markets, pension systems and economic growth for much of the past century. Birth rates are declining across many countries, life expectancy is rising, and millions of people are remaining active and capable of working for......

OpenAI’s Dots agents aim to automate complex tasks and boost productivity

OpenAI is introducing Dots, a new generation of artificial intelligence agents designed to carry out tasks on behalf of users, including when they are away from their computers. According to reports on the launch, the agents operate in separate cloud-based environments, where they can use a dedicated......

Samsung unveils Galaxy Tab S12 series with AI-powered productivity features

Samsung Electronics has introduced its Galaxy Tab S12 series, comprising the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+, positioning the new tablets as versatile tools for work, education and digital creativity. The devices combine slim designs, high-performance hardware, extended battery life and artificial......