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This factory is using AI to help new mothers in the workplace

This video is part of: Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains

Duan Pingping heard about a factory team that tailored its work specifically to the needs of new mothers. So she joined. The World Economic Forum co-created the Frontline Talent of the Future initiative, which aims to identify and share talent innovations helping manufacturing companies such as Haier in China dramatically improve their productivity and stability. As the #manufacturing sector faces unprecedented challenges, the need for innovative talent strategies has never been more critical. A new paper from the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with McKinsey, delves into the dual imperatives of retaining and upskilling talent to ensure long-term competitiveness and productivity.

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