Future Of Work

Roadmap to Learn Agentic AI This roadmap breaks down the journey into 12 focused stages: – Grasp the core differences between traditional AI and autonomous agents – Build a solid foundation in ML, LLMs, and frameworks like LangGraph, CrewAI, and AutoGen – Understand how agents use memory, plan actions, and collaborate – Learn to implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and adaptive reinforcement learning – Deploy agents in real-world scenarios with performance monitoring and continuous improvement If you're building AI that goes beyond chat interfaces, this roadmap will help you architect systems that are capable, contextual, and action-oriented. Feel free to save or share if you find it valuable.

RIP coding? OpenAI has just introduced Codex — a cloud-based AI agent that autonomously writes features, fixes bugs, runs tests, and even documents code. Not just autocomplete, but a true virtual teammate. This marks a shift from AI-assisted to AI-autonomous software engineering. The implications are profound. We’re entering an era where writing code can be done by simply explaining what you want in natural language. Tasks that once required hours of development can now be executed in parallel by an AI agent — securely, efficiently, and with growing precision. So, what does this mean for human skills? The value is shifting fast: → From execution to architecture and design thinking → From code writing to problem framing and solution oversight → From syntax knowledge to strategic understanding of systems, ethics, and user needs As Codex and other agentic AIs evolve, the most critical skills will be, at least for SW tech roles: • AI literacy: knowing what agents can (and cannot) do • Prompt engineering and task orchestration • System design & creative problem solving • Human judgment in code quality, security, and governance It’s a new world for solo founders, tech leads, and enterprise innovation teams alike. We won’t need fewer people. We’ll need people with new skills — ready to lead in an agent-powered era. Let’s embrace the shift. The real opportunity isn’t in writing code faster — it’s in rethinking what we build, how we build, and why. #AI #Codex #FutureOfWork #SoftwareEngineering #AgenticAI #Leadership #AIAgents #TechTrends

I’ve had 4 legal battles since starting my business. Could I have avoided them? Probably. But I didn’t have the funds for a proper lawyer. I didn’t have the founder network to ask the right questions. I was figuring it out as I went - like most of us do. So, let me help you not learn the hard way. Here are 5 clauses I now include in every contract to protect my work, my business, and my sanity: 1. Non-cancellable, non-refundable agreements If you’ve qualified your clients properly, this shouldn’t be a problem. But if someone signs, onboards, and then disappears? We still get paid. And so should you. 2. Immediate or short payment terms We don’t do 30- to 90-day terms. You wouldn’t work for 3 months without pay - so why should your business? Cash flow isn’t just admin. It’s survival. 3. Enforceable payment protection Your contract should include: Interest on late invoices A “stop work” clause if payment isn’t made A clause that guarantees you still get paid even if the client delays the project Your time is not free. Put it in writing. 4. Intellectual Property stays yours Anything we bring to the table = ours. Anything we create for you = yours. Clear. Simple. No grey area. We once had a client record a training session… and try to resell it behind a paywall. Now our contract includes a £10,000 fine per breach. And in that case, per breach = per view. 5. Don’t work with d*ckheads. Not a legal clause - more like legal wisdom... 😂 🚩 If they’re pushing for discounts before asking about outcomes 🚩 If they want to start work before signing or paying 🚩 If they delay, ghost, or act shady in the first 10 days… Walk away. Trust me. Yes, contracts are important. But court is expensive, stressful, and slow. The best legal advice I can give you; - Protect your business. - Trust your gut. - And don’t work with d*ckheads. Learning from someone else’s mistakes is a hell of a lot cheaper than learning from your own. You’re welcome 💜 😉 P.S - Want to finally get the confidence to start building your personal brand online? This is your sign. I’m hosting a FREE Zoom masterclass SEPT 10th. Join here: https://lnkd.in/gMwytmS3 and I'll show you exactly how to build your personal brand (and the life you want!).

An important new paper in the Proceeding of the National Academy of Sciences https://lnkd.in/gsqxBUiA This calculates the impact of WFH frequency from 0 to 5 days a week on carbon emissions. It combines commuting, non-commuting travel (e.g. driving to buy lunch if you WFH), office energy, home energy and ICT energy. It finds moving to 2 days a week reduces carbon use by 11%, 4 days by 29% and 5 days a week by a staggering 58%. This mainly from by less commuting and closing offices. We know commuting is energy intensive, but only after reading this did I realize offices are also huge energy users. For firms this highlights how a supportive WFH policy can deliver progress on climate objectives. Indeed, these effects are so large that WFH policies are likely to be one of the most powerful tools for companies trying to reduce their carbon footprint.

When I started drafting contracts for international clients, I made a checklist that I still rely on today. Sharing it with you because it truly saves time, errors, and embarrassment: 1️⃣ Title Make it clear, industry-recognized, and aligned with the relationship. 2️⃣ Recitals This is the story behind the contract. When written well, it removes 80% of future confusion. 3️⃣ Definitions Your in-house glossary. One well-defined term can prevent an entire dispute. 4️⃣ Scope of Work (SOW) Who will do what, how, when, and with what deliverables. If something goes wrong, this is the first clause everyone opens. 5️⃣ Term & Termination Start date, end date, renewal, and exit routes—because no contract should trap either party. 6️⃣ Payment Terms Amount, timeline, taxes, milestones, late fees. Include everything. 7️⃣ Confidentiality Protect what must not be shared. Especially in founder–freelancer or startup–consultant relationships. 8️⃣ IP Rights Don’t assume ownership. Write it. Highlight it. Reconfirm it. 9️⃣ Liability & Indemnity Your risk-management heartbeat. Saves clients from unnecessary surprises. 🔟 Governing Law & Dispute Resolution Because knowing where a fight will happen is half the battle. If not structured properly, you might end up losing more in travel than in litigation fees. I hope this helps you draft with more confidence and fewer mistakes. I am attaching a more detailed document with this post that is downloadable. Happy learning! --------------------------- Hi, I'm Arshita, your legal mentor and compliance partner. I guide law students and legal professionals through mentorship and practical training, and I work with founders and startups to simplify contracts, compliance, and legal issues. If you are a law student or legal professional who needs guidance with internships, jobs, freelancing, or legal consultation, you can book a consultation call here: topmate.io/arshita_anand

What happens when a robot loses a leg mid-mission? Most robots would fail immediately. But watch this one figure out how to walk again in just a few tries. The researcher deliberately damages the robot. Cuts off a leg. Adds weights. Attaches wheels to limbs. Each time, the robot experiments with different gaits until it finds one that works. This is omni-bodied intelligence. The software doesn't panic when the hardware changes. It adapts. Here's why this matters: we talk about robots in homes and factories, but we rarely talk about what happens after six months of use. Parts break. Joints wear out. Sensors fail. If robots can't handle imperfection, they'll never leave the lab. This approach treats adaptability as a core feature, not an edge case. That's the difference between a demo and a tool you can actually rely on. Video credits: SkildAI --- Interested in starting your robotics career? Check out our free robotics career guide to get you started: https://lnkd.in/gpPVTPKE

I'm seeing multiple posts today from full-time staffers at PEOPLE Magazine | PEOPLE.com promoting freelance jobs that require 35-40 hours/week and set hours of 9:30am-5pm. Many freelancers, including me, are rightly pointing out that these requirements are for a W-2 employee, not a freelancer. This is an example of a company misclassifying workers – basically hiring a FT employee without offering any benefits or protections and putting the tax burden on the freelancer. It's great that many of us recognize the difference and avoid these job listings, but there are also MANY writers in the comments excited for the opportunity and expressing interest. Freelancers are taken advantage of far too often by companies (sometimes unintentionally!) and pushed too far into the requirements of an employee. If you're new to freelancing, please take time to educate yourself on employee status.

They've worked themselves up over competitive exams and college society admits and fought it out in hackathons and campus clubs — and now the class of 2025 is set to leave the halls of academia. As they switch from classroom notes to meeting transcripts, where is the path leading these fresh graduates? Patna is the fastest-growing region for young professionals with a Bachelor’s degree, according to LinkedIn’s 2025 Grad’s Guide report. And for those with a Master’s degree — Nashik leads, the report finds. The growth rate was calculated based on the first full-time roles of graduates, comparing hiring shares from 2022–2024. So, what factors are contributing to this rise? Booming startup activity, improved infrastructure, and a strong local talent pool are some reasons propelling this shift, says DHIRAJ KUMAR PATHAK, Assistant Manager Placement at Amity University Patna. The post-pandemic era also has a part to play. According to Varmora Group’s Managing Director Hiren Varmora, professionals returning to their hometowns fuelled demand for local hiring in regions like Rajkot. Rajkot along with Vadodara are other cities that made it to the list for Bachelor’s degree holders, LinkedIn data shows. Marwadi University’s Assistant Professor and Placement Coordinator Dr. Divyang Tiwari shares that there’s been steady growth in the manufacturing and service sectors in Rajkot.  “With changing times, local businesses, once centered around ‘karigar’ networks and handwritten ledgers, are onboarding software, building e-commerce channels, and hiring tech-savvy youngsters straight out of college,” Varmora says. From a surge in retail expansion to a change in consumer behaviour — Tier 2 and 3 cities are transforming.  For Trustopay’s Co-founder and CMO Utkarsh Mishra, workplace flexibility is driving hiring growth in cities like Vadodara. “Sectors like IT, green energy, and manufacturing are growing here, and freshers are upskilling,” he says. The trend is similar for those with more advanced degrees. Flexibility is a priority for growth in Jaipur with IT parks and co-working spaces boosting local job opportunities, says Balvir S. Tomar, Founder & Chancellor of NIMS University. Jaipur is among the fast-growing regions for Master’s degree holders, the data finds. But with continuous digital transformation and AI changing the hiring landscape — how can freshers future-proof their careers? “Start small but stay curious,” says Varomora. Here’s more advice from the experts: 💻 Commit to continuous learning.  🛜 Join communities and alumni networks to identify mentors.  ⌨️ Build your online presence. 👍 Stay adaptable and open to learning.  🤝 Work on your people skills. 💡 Explore fresh ideas. 🪷 Build resilience. ➡️ Swipe through to get a closer look at the fast-growing regions. And share your advice for freshers using #Classof2025. Editor: Dipal Desai Data insights: Alejandra Budar   Graphics: Arunagiri Ramadurai

Most professionals get this wrong about LinkedIn. And it’s costing them. "I don’t post on LinkedIn. What if people think I’m job hunting?" A senior leader I coached once told me this. "Okay, so how will you be discovered?" I asked. He went silent. This is the problem. Most professionals assume LinkedIn is just a job search tool. 99% of users are passive. They scroll, they consume, but they never show up. And that costs them. BIG TIME! Your expertise is meaningless if people don’t know you exist. Your reputation is built before you need it. Decisions about you are made when you’re not in the room. I often ask, “Do you shop on e-commerce?” "Of course," they say. "Would you buy something on page 900 of Amazon?" "No. We dont even get there" they say. If your LinkedIn presence is weak. Few connections, no activity, no engagement, you are on page 900 of professional relevance. Nobody is finding you. And then there’s the next excuse: “Why do I need to show my substance? Only people with no substance post on LinkedIn.” Really? Indra Nooyi, Adam Grant, Harari, —are they all talking because they have nothing better to do? Visibility doesn’t replace substance. But substance without visibility is wasted. The best work, the best ideas, the best leaders, they don’t get discovered by accident. People who dismiss LinkedIn as “self-promotion” are usually the ones who: ⇢ Fear judgment. ⇢ Struggle to articulate their expertise. ⇢ Underestimate how the world actually works today. It’s not about shouting the loudest. It’s about being discoverable when it matters. Large companies spend millions on PR firms to build their CEOs’ brands. Who’s managing yours? The answer is you. Whether you realize it or not, you already have a personal brand. It’s the perception people have of you when they hear your name. What they say about you when you’re not in the room. The only question is: Are you shaping it, or letting others define it for you? Decisions about you are being made right now. When leadership discussions happen, when hiring managers scan profiles, when opportunities come up, what do people already know about you? You don’t want to be visible only when you need something. Those who consistently share insights, add value, and engage build trust, influence, and opportunities. I’ve seen this in my own journey. The more I showed up and shared, the more people reached out, not just for business, but for meaningful conversations, collaborations, and opportunities I never expected. Credibility isn’t built overnight. Staying invisible is the biggest career risk. Are you letting the world define your narrative, or are you owning it? Be seen. Be found. Be relevant. What’s stopping you? #personalbranding #leadership #careergrowth

A Japanese candidate was rejected over "Poor English” Then he went and generated $9M for a competitor Here's why this US CRO regretted his decision... The CRO wanted someone who sounded like him - articulate, confident, full of business jargon. Meanwhile, the candidate was brilliant at building relationships, understood the local market deeply, and had an impeccable reputation with customers and his team. But in the interview, he was humble. He didn't brag about his achievements. And his English, while adequate, wasn't polished. The CRO didn’t hold back. "He lacks confidence. He doesn't seem like a leader." What the CRO missed was that in many Asian cultures, the best leaders don't promote themselves - they let their work speak for itself. They prioritize listening over talking. Building consensus over commanding. And most importantly, they know how to navigate the complex cultural nuances that make or break deals in APAC. This CRO isn’t the only leader I know who thinks like this. The sad truth is that many companies lose exceptional talent because they expect leaders in Japan, Korea, China, and Singapore to communicate and present themselves like their counterparts in their home country. So, if you're expanding into APAC, here's my advice: Partner with someone who understands the local landscape. Someone who can help you recognize what "great" looks like in these markets - even when it doesn't match your "normal" expectations. Because the most capable APAC leaders might not be the ones who speak perfect English or dominate the room. They're the ones who can build the teams, drive the revenue, and earn the trust of your customers. And that's what really matters.