Tag: Interdisciplinarity

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Cognizant CEO Outlines Workforce Transformation Strategy Embracing AI and Interdisciplinary Talent

Cognizant’s CEO detailed a radical shift in corporate structure emphasizing junior hiring and interdisciplinary skills. The technology services company is adopting what sources describe as a “Hollywood model” for project teams. According to reports, AI will serve as an amplifier rather than replacement for human workers.

Redefining Corporate Structure

Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S has outlined a significant transformation in how the technology company approaches talent and project management, according to recent reports. In an interview with Fortune, Kumar described moving toward what analysts suggest is a “broader and shorter” organizational pyramid that accelerates the path to expertise for junior employees.

by Elijah Porter
ResearchSustainabilityUrban

Aerial Study Reveals Toronto’s Green Roofs Are Maturing Successfully

An innovative aerial study of Toronto’s green roofs shows vegetation health improving as installations age. Researchers analyzed high-resolution imagery from 2011-2018 to assess urban sustainability efforts.

Urban Greenery From Above

Researchers from the University of Toronto have conducted what sources indicate is the most comprehensive analysis to date of green roof performance in an urban environment. Using aerial remote sensing technology, the interdisciplinary team tracked vegetation health across nearly 1,500 green roofs in Toronto between 2011 and 2018, according to their study published in Nature Cities.

by Elijah Porter