Since 2012, data scientist roles have grown over 650%. Hundreds of companies are hiring for the positions, but only 35,000 people in the U.S. have data science skills.
At IBM, data scientists are aggressively recruited for, and yet, there is still a need at the company for more talent. For this reason, IBM is heavily investing in data scientist recruiting, education, and career opportunities.
Martin Fleming is the VP, Chief Analytics Officer, and Chief Economist at IBM, and he joins Cheddar to explain why and how IBM is funneling resources into their data scientists. IBM has developed a micro-MBA program that allows employees to continue their education and skill development while on the job. IBM also has been turning to PhD students in different fields like biology, sociology, and chemistry to diversify talent and recruitment. And IBM has also invested in universities like Columbia and MIT to help develop strong programs there.
Meta and Microsoft are teaming up in the AI space to provide new software for businesses.
Americans Airlines flight attendants will vote for a potential strike if a new contract agreement can't be reached with the airline's management.
Chinese livestreamers have set their sights on TikTok shoppers in the U.S. and Europe, hawking everything from bags and apparel to crystals with their eyes on a potentially lucrative market, despite uncertainties over the platform's future in the U.S. and elsewhere.
Shares of AT&T hit a 30-year low after reports showed thousands of lead-covered cables in several locations across the country. The Wall Street Journal reported on the story earlier in July.
Babies R Us is opening a flagship store in New Jersey.
Jade Warshaw, master financial coach at Ramsey Solutions, offers some tips on how to save better.
Kathryn Tuggle, chief content officer for Her Money, explains the importance of summer jobs for teens to their future career prospects.
Meta and Microsoft are teaming up in the AI space to provide new software for businesses.
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