| In every corner of every business, digital technologies are actively transforming how workers get their jobs done. Technology has always been about boosting efficiency and productivity, but this latest technology wave aims for much more. Advances in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, the internet of things (IoT), big data and predictive analytics, among other innovations, are being tapped by companies to upend the employee experience, creating novel job types, demanding fresh skills and ushering in a new era of human and machine collaboration. In our cover story, CIO contributor Beth Stackpole, reports on how digital technologies are reshaping work at CIO 100 award-winning organizations effectively empowering employees to shift focus to higher-value activities. |