Summary
Fran Katsoudas, a long-time executive at Cisco, believes artificial intelligence (AI) could help people have longer careers within a single company. She thinks AI can support employees staying at one company for a long time, similar to how it used to be more common. A report from the AI Workforce Consortium highlights the importance of balancing AI skills with human-centric abilities like communication and critical thinking.
Key Facts
- Fran Katsoudas has worked at Cisco for 29 years, starting her career there unexpectedly.
- She is now the Chief People, Policy and Purpose Officer at Cisco.
- Career-long employment at one company used to be common but has become less so since the 1990s.
- Many people now prefer flexible work, often through freelancing or gig jobs.
- The current job market sees higher unemployment and low wage growth according to recent statistics.
- Katsoudas believes AI could encourage longer careers at a single company by supporting workers.
- The AI Workforce Consortium, which includes major tech firms, released a report emphasizing the need for human-centric skills in the AI-driven job market.
- The report points out that 80% of tech jobs require AI knowledge but also stress the importance of communication and critical thinking skills.
