JON LESTER TITLE : VP OF HR TECHNOLOGY , DATA AND AI
JON LESTER TITLE : VP OF HR TECHNOLOGY , DATA AND AI
COMPANY : IBM LOCATION : UNITED KINGDOM
A proven expert in automation and global strategy , Jon Lester has worked at IBM for nearly two-decades . His current responsibilities at the company include end-to-end ownership , strategy and the development of Cloud , AI , Data Science , Automation and Blockchain technologies as well as the Future of Work strategy .
In recent months , the business landscape has changed beyond measure , with AI-related skills no longer considered desirable – but necessary , across the majority of job sectors . AI has ultimately opened up new opportunities and challenges by development teams , as businesses must retain their employees to satisfy AI demands .
Research conducted by ServiceNow found that the majority of office workers already use generative AI ( Gen AI ) for tasks like drafting content ( 69 %), transcribing meeting notes ( 66 %) and reviewing documents ( 65 %). However ,
ServiceNow also found that almost half of workers still don ’ t understand how AI can best support them in their role , suggesting that employers are still not making the most of the technology .
“ In the future I predict that we will see all jobs be categorised into two buckets : sunrise jobs and sunset jobs ,” the company ’ s Area VP of Solution Consulting , Simon Morris , says . “ Sunset jobs are at risk of being significantly disrupted by AI and may eventually be replaced . Sunrise jobs will also change as they are enhanced and supported by AI .
154 April 2024