logo
#

Latest news with #WorkplaceTransformation

Global Venture Capital Flows Into Agentic AI Startups Reach USD 2.8 Bn in Early 2025: Report
Global Venture Capital Flows Into Agentic AI Startups Reach USD 2.8 Bn in Early 2025: Report

Entrepreneur

time3 days ago

  • Business
  • Entrepreneur

Global Venture Capital Flows Into Agentic AI Startups Reach USD 2.8 Bn in Early 2025: Report

You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Global investment in agentic artificial intelligence startups surged to USD 2.8 billion in the first half of 2025, according to a new report by Prosus in partnership with The study, titled 'The Rise of the Agentic Workforce: How Autonomous AI Agents Will Transform the Workplace', outlines how AI agents will soon work alongside human employees, marking what experts describe as a profound shift in the workplace. The report positions agentic AI as the third significant wave of artificial intelligence, following predictive and generative models. These AI systems are designed to operate as autonomous digital co-workers, taking on tasks and decision-making processes with minimal human oversight. "The rise of agentic AI represents a foundational change in how we will work with AI technology in the coming years," said Fabricio Bloisi, Chief Executive Officer of Prosus. "We are past the tipping point of AI agent adoption and it is now firmly rooted in the workplace. Agentic AI companies are attracting billions of dollars of venture capital investment. At Prosus, we plan to hire the largest AI workforce in the industry this year, with AI agents working across our organisation from HR to customer support." The research maps more than 1,500 agentic AI startups, categorising them by application sectors, platforms for building AI agents, and tools that enhance their operations. The findings suggest that coding agents have been the first to achieve strong market traction, with companies such as Cursor becoming some of the fastest-growing in the industry. Venture capital interest in this field is accelerating. The report forecasts that agentic AI will account for 10 percent of all AI funding rounds in 2025, representing approximately USD 6.7 billion in investment. Europe has emerged as a significant contributor to this growth. Customer service and healthcare platforms have received the highest funding, while robotic process automation and AI agent development tools have outperformed within the category of AI enablers. The report also foresees a future where workplaces will be restructured to integrate multiple AI agents. In this scenario, human employees will guide teams of digital colleagues, focusing on strategic direction, creative problem-solving, and performance oversight. As AI systems take on more routine responsibilities, workers will be required to adapt their skills to collaborate effectively with these autonomous systems. Bloisi noted that this transformation is imminent. "Fully AI employees are months, rather than years, away," he said. "The companies that adapt quickly to this change will be the ones that thrive in the new era of work." The findings underline a broader shift in the technology investment landscape, with agentic AI emerging as a critical area of innovation and competition in the coming years.

How Generative AI Is Changing The Way We Work
How Generative AI Is Changing The Way We Work

Forbes

time5 days ago

  • Business
  • Forbes

How Generative AI Is Changing The Way We Work

Think back just a few years. AI in the workplace wasn't always that exciting. It was frustrating. Chatbots missed the mark more often than they helped. AI writing assistants sounded robotic, stiff, and very generic. Transcription tools? Maybe 70% accurate on a good day, which made them more hassle than help. Instead of making work easier, AI often felt like one more thing to manage. It was more novelty than necessity. But things are changing fast. Generative AI has gone from a futuristic buzzword to something much more practical and powerful. It's now sitting beside us in meetings, drafting our emails, organizing our thoughts, and even helping us solve problems we didn't know how to articulate. This isn't just smarter software, it's a new kind of teammate. We're not just using tools. We're collaborating with them. Whether it's ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Perplexity, or internal LLMs customized for specific teams, generative AI isn't sitting on the bench anymore. It's helping draft proposals, untangle data, write code, analyze reports, and act as a collaboration partner to spark new ideas. And it's doing all of this without needing a lunch break, vacation time, or sleep. The pace of change is fast with AI. The impact? Even faster. And we're only just getting started. AI at Work: From Mundane Tasks to Transformation This AI transformation is no longer theoretical. Generative AI is already baked into how teams across industries get things done. As I always say, everyone is at a different point in their AI journey, but forward thinking individuals and organizations are already seeing tangible benefits from Generative AI. In marketing, it's helping create campaigns faster than ever. Think instant content generation, headline testing, SEO optimization, and rewriting blog posts when they fall flat or need a different tone. Finance teams are using AI to make sense of messy numbers. Forecasts, reports, and budget variance explanations are all generated in natural language, not spreadsheet formulas. AI-powered tools are helping teams spot trends, flag anomalies, and communicate insights clearly. Customer service is getting a long-overdue upgrade too. AI now drafts personalized email responses in seconds, summarizes multi-threaded conversations into a single digestible ticket, and routes high-priority issues to the right human agent in seconds. It can detect customer sentiment, recommend next-best actions, and even auto-generate knowledge base articles and documentation from resolved tickets. By layering AI into the tools that customer service agents already use, the role is evolving from a reactive support channel into a proactive, intelligent experience. Rethinking Roles in the Age of AI AI isn't just slotting into workflows, it's reshaping them. And with this change, roles are shifting in ways that are both subtle and significant. Tedious admin work? Automated. The kind of tasks that used to eat up your mornings such as calendar updates, inbox triage, or basic data entry are now handled by AI in seconds. That time can now get reinvested in what actually matters: thinking, deciding, creating. Knowledge workers aren't bogged down by busywork anymore. They're stepping into higher-value spaces. Strategy. Analysis. Storytelling. The kinds of things AI can support, but not truly own. It's not about replacement—it's about elevation. Or as I often say, this is augmented intelligence in action, and it's happening every day. Developers are getting an efficiency boost that's hard to ignore. Tools are suggesting code snippets, identifying bugs, and speeding up build cycles. These AI tools help the developer do their job faster and quicker. It's not about replacing the developer's judgment or creativity. The narrative shouldn't be 'AI is coming for your job.' Instead, people who know how to work with AI are increasingly outpacing those who don't. It's not about competing with machines. It's about collaborating with them and leveling up in the process. What's Holding Teams Back and What Comes Next in the Age of Generative AI AI appears to be everywhere right now, but that doesn't mean it's being used well. Despite all the headlines and hype, only a small amount of organizations say they've fully matured their AI capabilities, according to BCG's 2025 AI at Work report. So, what's standing in the way? Start with skills. A lot of employees still don't feel confident using generative AI tools. The interfaces are easy but knowing how to get meaningful, reliable results? That takes practice and training. Most companies just haven't made the investment yet to provide AI literacy and upskilling to the whole organization. Then there's trust. People worry about AI hallucinations, biased outputs, or tools making confident guesses based on shaky logic. That concern isn't misplaced. AI models do make mistakes. But the solution isn't to ignore AI. It's to understand it, pressure-test it, and use it wisely. And perhaps the most overlooked barrier? Organizational readiness. Leaders are excited. They're talking about AI in all-hands meetings and maybe even externally to clients. But beneath the surface, change management is slow. Governance is murky. And policy is usually still in draft and not fully fleshed out. So what happens? AI ends up underused. It's available, but not embedded. Sitting in the toolbox, not on the workbench. To thrive in this next wave, organizations need more than access. They need alignment. Experiment with intent. Don't just try tools. Track what works, iterate, and scale from there. Build AI fluency. Every team member, not just technical teams, should know what AI can and can't do. Lead with purpose. Integrate AI transparently and ethically. The goal isn't replacement. It's empowerment.

SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo 2025 to transform Dubai into a global hub for the future of work
SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo 2025 to transform Dubai into a global hub for the future of work

Zawya

time16-06-2025

  • Business
  • Zawya

SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo 2025 to transform Dubai into a global hub for the future of work

Dubai, UAE – The Society for Human Resource Management Middle East & North Africa (SHRM MENA) is set to host its flagship event, the SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo 2025, from September 16 to 18 at the Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre in Dubai. Held under the patronage of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), the conference will unite more than 3,500 HR professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, and business leaders from across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Themed 'Shape the Future of Work: People, Purpose, Possibility,' this year's edition places human potential and organizational purpose at the center of business innovation and workplace transformation. The conference will be officially inaugurated by Her Excellency Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future, The Government of UAE; underscoring the UAE's growing leadership in future-oriented workforce policies and talent development. This year's program is curated to offer a compelling blend of global thought leadership, interactive learning, strategic networking, and innovation showcases. More than 50 prominent speakers, including globally respected CEOs, SHRM leaders, policymakers, and cultural influencers, will share insights across critical themes such as workforce transformation, sustainable workplace processes, digital HR strategies, leadership resilience, and talent mobility. These sessions are designed to challenge conventional thinking and equip attendees with the tools to lead through complexity and change. The SHRM MENA Annual Conference aims to be the region's foremost platform for shaping the future of work by exploring emerging trends and new work models that are redefining today's workplaces. It seeks to foster inclusive workplace cultures and employee well-being in a multicultural context. The conference also focuses on enhancing strategic leadership by equipping HR and business leaders with innovative strategies for talent acquisition, management, and development. Additionally, it highlights the importance of HR innovation by showcasing the role of technology and data analytics in creating agile, business-aligned HR solutions. Finally, the event serves as a hub for knowledge exchange, enabling collaboration and best practice sharing to address region-specific HR and business leadership challenges. A major highlight of the conference is the HR Innovation & Tech Expo, where participants will experience cutting-edge platforms and emerging HR technologies firsthand. This space will spotlight regional and international startups and digital tools that are reshaping workforce solutions across industries. In addition to the immersive learning opportunities, the conference is designed to foster meaningful connections. Curated networking sessions, including VIP engagements, C-suite luncheons, and exclusive evening galas; will allow attendees to forge new alliances, explore partnerships, and connect with peers shaping the HR agenda in their respective regions. Celebrating excellence remains a key component of the SHRM MENA Annual 2025. The prestigious SHRM MENA Excellence Awards will honor visionary organizations and leaders' driving impact through progressive HR strategies. Over 100 companies are expected to compete across categories including Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition & Retention, HR Technology, Corporate Social Responsibility, Equity & Inclusion, Health & Well-being, and Performance & Rewards. Sharing her vision ahead of the event, Achal Khanna, CEO of SHRM MENA, India & Asia Pacific, commented saying 'We are entering a new era of work; one where empathy, adaptability, and innovation will be the cornerstones of successful organizations. SHRM MENA 2025 is not just an event; it's a movement to empower leaders and reimagine the workplace as a space for purpose and people to thrive. The future of work isn't a distant concept anymore; it's being shaped here, now, by the collective actions of bold, human-first leaders.' Achal Khanna, a seasoned global executive with over three decades of leadership experience across diverse industries, continues to drive SHRM's mission of transforming workplace cultures through inclusivity, empowerment, and innovation. Her expertise in navigating complex business environments has positioned SHRM MENA as a key player in shaping regional HR strategies aligned with global trends. Mr. Vivek Arora, Managing Director of SHRM MENA added saying, 'We remain deeply committed to advancing the region's journey toward human capital excellence and the future of work. As this landmark event unfolds, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the UAE's Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) for their trust, encouragement, and belief in our shared mission of regional transformation." Event Details: Dates: 16–18 September 2025 Location: Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre, Dubai, UAE Registration: Early-bird tickets are available now at Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities: Contact Vivek Arora at About SHRM MENA: SHRM MENA is the regional chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world's largest HR membership organization with over 340,000 members across 183 countries. SHRM empowers HR professionals and business leaders with the tools, resources, and global network required to create better workplaces and foster organizational transformation. For Media Queries, kindly connect with: PAZ Marketing and PR Management Zeina Akkawi or Ms. Kristie Templa kristie@ Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities: Armand Chebbo at

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store