Ernest Hemingway’s character Mike in The Sun Also Rises quipped that profound and seemingly inexorable change occurs “gradually, then suddenly.”
Change of Calculus
Before the pandemic, adoption of emerging technologies within the workplace—artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics—was often considered an investment in an organization’s future competitiveness. However, in the age of social distancing, implementation of emerging technologies is quickly proving essential to prevent additional operational disruptions and enable the return of workers while adhering to safety protocols.
