Ben Thompson

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Senior Producer at CNBC

Senior Producer at Squawk on The Street

CNBC Senior Producer: Squawk on the Street. Squawk Alley & Kudlow Report Alum

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How being a firefighter/paramedic prepared me to be an incident commander

3 weeks ago | ems1.com | Ben Thompson

Back when I only had a few months on the job, my crew and I responded to a cardiac arrest. I was assigned to the engine that day, and because I was the rookie, I jumped on the most physically demanding task – chest compressions. Just as the patient’s ribs began to give, Bob, the senior firefighter pushed me out of the way and took over.
How being a firefighter/paramedic prepared me to be an incident commander

1 month ago | firerescue1.com | Ben Thompson

Back when I only had a few months on the job, my crew and I responded to a cardiac arrest. I was assigned to the engine that day, and because I was the rookie, I jumped on the most physically demanding task – chest compressions. Just as the patient’s ribs began to give, Bob, the senior firefighter pushed me out of the way and took over.
Fact: The future belongs to AI-first companies

Mar 14, 2025 | e-commercenews.ca | Ben Thompson

The conversation around AI in business is shifting fast. The old question "Do we have permission to use AI?" is outdated. The real question is "How are you encouraging your team to use it?" because if you're not leaning into AI now, you're already behind. At Employment Hero, we're embedding AI into everything we do. From how our teams work to how our products function, AI is becoming a seamless part of our operations.
Fact: The future belongs to AI-first companies

Mar 12, 2025 | itbrief.com.au | Ben Thompson

The conversation around AI in business is shifting fast. The old question "Do we have permission to use AI?" is outdated. The real question is "How are you encouraging your team to use it?" because if you're not leaning into AI now, you're already behind. At Employment Hero, we're embedding AI into everything we do. From how our teams work to how our products function, AI is becoming a seamless part of our operations.
Fact: The future belongs to AI-first companies

Mar 12, 2025 | ecommercenews.in | Ben Thompson

The conversation around AI in business is shifting fast. The old question "Do we have permission to use AI?" is outdated. The real question is "How are you encouraging your team to use it?" because if you're not leaning into AI now, you're already behind. At Employment Hero, we're embedding AI into everything we do. From how our teams work to how our products function, AI is becoming a seamless part of our operations.
How battalion chiefs can win the hearts of their firefighters

Jan 13, 2025 | firerescue1.com | Ben Thompson

3 a.m. and black smoke is rolling over toys scattered in the yard. A screaming mother points to a bedroom window. Without ever having laid eyes on you, she places the life of her child in your hands. Firefighters, suited up and ready to risk it all, look to you for the order. “What’s it going to be, chief? Go or no go? Chief? Chief?”Chief. It has been two years since I was promoted, and I’m still getting used to the title. I never thought I’d find a white helmet atop my head.
Must Read Tech Articles Of 2024

Jan 10, 2025 | paidforarticles.in | Hollis Robbins |Brian Eastwood |Ben Thompson |Ethan Mollick

7 Hits Varadha Balaji S Jan 10, 2025, 1:52 PM By Hollis Robbins,Anecdotal, November 15As AI becomes increasingly integrated into daily decision-making, Robbins introduces the concept of the "last mile," the crucial 5% to 15% gap between algorithmic recommendations and human judgment.
The next chapter for HR systems: 2025 and beyond

Dec 3, 2024 | cfotech.co.nz | Ben Thompson

If you're an HR leader or a business owner juggling HR subscriptions like they're hot potatoes (one for recruitment, one for onboarding, one for payroll…), this one's for you. Let's unpack some of the shifts that we expect to redefine HR systems in 2025 and beyond. Goodbye fragmented tools, hello all-in-one eOS Ask any HR manager how they feel about their current tech stack, and you'll likely get a grimace (at best).
From silos to systems: the rise of the Employment Operating System

Oct 13, 2024 | cfotech.com.au | Ben Thompson

How many SaaS subscriptions is your business juggling? For the average small-to-medium enterprise (SME), it's over 200. Yep, that's right - 200 different software applications just to keep things running smoothly. And when it comes to managing employees, it gets even more complex with Employment Hero's research showing that most companies rely on 4 to 7 different systems for their HR basics.
General Election 2024 results: Oldham stays red

Jul 4, 2024 | mancunianmatters.co.uk | Ben Thompson

Labour have held onto their seats in Oldham. Oldham East and Saddleworth The MP for the constituency is Debbie Abrahams, who has been the MP since January 2011. She received 14,091 votes, to give her a majority of 6,357. Second-placed candidate Jacob Barden, a new representative for Reform UK, received 7,734 votes. The Conservatives’ Tom Fish came third with 6,838.