Group 1 - PDRI by Pearson has been awarded the Top Workplaces 2024 honor by Washington Post, based on employee feedback from a third-party survey [1][2] - The survey measures employee experience themes such as feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute [1] - This recognition marks the sixth time PDRI has received the Top Workplace award, highlighting the company's commitment to expertise, excellence, and innovation [3] Group 2 - PDRI has been assisting large organizations for nearly 50 years, providing research-based assessments and high-quality talent management solutions [2] - The company applies principles of industrial and organizational psychology to enhance its workplace environment, contributing to a more effective and happier workforce [2][3] - PDRI's integrated talent management solutions are designed to help government and commercial clients in hiring, training, developing, managing, and motivating high-performance organizations [4]

Core Insights - ARHT Media Inc. is launching its ARHT CAPSULE technology at Toronto Pearson International Airport in collaboration with Paradies Lagardère, marking the first in-store use of this technology in a Canadian airport [1][2] - The ARHT CAPSULE will enhance the retail experience at The Goods Express@YYZ, integrating Amazon's Just Walk Out technology for a seamless shopping experience [1][4] - This initiative represents a significant step in combining advanced retail and digital technologies to improve customer engagement and convenience [4][5] Company Overview - ARHT Media Inc. is a leader in live hologram technology, providing innovative solutions for various sectors including entertainment and education [5] - Founded in 2014, ARHT operates globally with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, and has a network of partner studios [6] Industry Context - The Goods Express is a proprietary retail concept by Paradies Lagardère, with successful implementations in the U.S., and this is its first location in a Canadian airport [3] - The collaboration between ARHT Media and Paradies Lagardère aims to enhance the passenger experience at Toronto Pearson, showcasing a commitment to innovation in retail [4]

Core Insights - The research from Pearson highlights the significant potential of Generative AI to enhance workplace productivity by saving US workers 78 million hours weekly on routine tasks [1][3][5] Group 1: Generative AI Impact - Generative AI can effectively support tasks related to record maintenance, data collection, and information compilation [3][6] - By 2026, the top ten job tasks in the US that will save the most hours through Generative AI include maintaining health records, developing educational programs, and preparing legal documents [8] Group 2: Workforce Reallocation - The integration of Generative AI allows companies to reallocate time towards high-value tasks such as strategic thinking, collaboration, and innovation [3][5] - Employers are encouraged to redesign roles and provide training to help employees utilize Generative AI effectively [5] Group 3: Future of Work - The study envisions a collaborative future where Generative AI enhances human potential, allowing workers to achieve better work-life balance [4][5] - Pearson's analysis utilized extensive workforce datasets to assess the current and future impact of Generative AI on various job tasks [5][6]

Core Insights - Pearson has announced the integration of AI study tools into its Nursing: A Concept-Based Approach to Learning series, enhancing the learning experience for nursing students and educators [1][2] Company Developments - The AI study tools utilize generative AI technology to provide personalized support, helping students with homework problems and offering tailored explanations and practice problems [2][5] - The beta version of these AI study tools will be available in Pearson+ eTextbook and MyLab Nursing course by Fall 2024, allowing instructors to design courses and monitor student progress in real time [2][4] Industry Context - The U.S. is facing significant shortages of nurses and nurse educators, with a report indicating a need for a substantial increase in the nursing workforce to care for an aging population [3] - The concept-based nursing curriculum focuses on key concepts for a holistic understanding of nursing, which is essential for developing clinical reasoning skills [4] Educational Impact - A survey indicated that 75% of students found the AI study tools helpful or very helpful, demonstrating strong engagement with the technology [5] - The integration of AI tools is expected to support nurse educators in scaling their teaching efforts and improving the efficiency of nursing education [2][6] Future Plans - Pearson plans to integrate AI study tools into over 40 Pearson+ eTextbooks and MyLab and Mastering titles across various subjects, including math, science, business, and nursing by August 2024 [6]

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Conference Call Participants Andy Bird As a result of this continued sales growth and focus on efficiency and operating margins, we are upgrading our full year guidance for adjusted operating profit by GBP 20 million to between GBP 570 million and GBP 575 million. In Assessment & Qualifications, the integration of PDRI continues to progress well with a number of new contract wins for assessment services across the U.S. federal government, including the Department of Homeland Security and the United States A ...

Joanne Russell Can we take the next question from Nick. Nick Dempsey It's Nick Dempsey from Barclays. I've got three left, please. So first of all, can you maybe explain in a bit more detail the exact change of strategy we're talking about in Workforce Skills? So in other words, what you were hoping to achieve with the skills platform and what you're currently now hoping to achieve and why that is a change to your hopes for revenue growth? That's the first question. Second one on cash flow. It was pleasing ...

• Recognition for PTE by Canadian government for both economic migration and Student Direct Stream increases market opportunity Forward-looking statements There are a number of factors which could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including a number of factors outside Pearson's control. These include international, national and local conditions, as well as competition. Any forward-looking statements speak only as o ...