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Can avatars future-proof jobs?

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Amelia Hemphill
September 1, 2021

The combined effect of COVID-19 and technological advancement is causing record unemployment levels and a shrinking jobs market. What will this mean for the offices of the future? Are avatars a help or a hindrance? How should we navigate a hybrid workforce?

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