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Joe McKendrick

Joe McKendrick

Senior Contributor|Enterprise Tech

Joe McKendrick is an author, independent researcher and speaker exploring innovation, information technology trends and markets. 

He covers the impact of AI on jobs, including "Generative AI As A Killer Of Creative Jobs? Hold That Thought."

He has also served as co-chair of the

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Jul 9, 2026

How Technical? The Debate About AI’s Future Jobs

Forward-deployed engineers (FDEs) are seen as the hot new role with a strong future in an AI world.

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Jul 5, 2026

AI Startups Really Do Run Leaner, Here’s The Data

There has been an increase in the number of enterprise launches accomplished in a leaner-and-meaner fashion.

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Jun 29, 2026

With AI, ‘Soft Skills’ Matter More Than People Realize

PwC survey finds the more AI is deployed, the more distinctly human expertise is valued.

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Jun 27, 2026

Digging Out From The AI Money Pit

Trillions going into AI, but are trillions being gained? Bain survey raises questions about AI returns

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Jun 26, 2026

Managers Didn’t Get The Memo About Return To Office Mandates

Work from home or hybrid is still in play for the information class, and new data out of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics makes it abundantly clear that this is the case for most managers.

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Jun 25, 2026

Unsettling Relationships Developing Between Workers And AI Coworkers

Experts emphasize that AI is fundamentally different from human coworkers, requiring clear protocols and shifting human roles from operating to instructing, prioritizing judgment.

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Jun 22, 2026

How To Think Outside The Box With AI Agents

Box CEO Aaron Levie urges companies to view AI as a "technology for abundance," offering unlimited capacity for data analysis and insights, rather than just productivity hacks.

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Jun 19, 2026

A Few Good Agents: Why Less May Be More In The AI World

A great consolidation may be on the horizon, as it may be far more effective and less costly to add new skillsets into existing agents rather than attempting to deploy fleets of narrow-task agents to accomplish workflows.

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Jun 16, 2026

What Can Hackers Do With Your Phone Number? What To Know

Your phone number can be used for more than calls and texts. Learn what hackers can do with it, common scams to watch for, and how to stay protected.

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Jun 15, 2026

Data Centers In Space? Coming Soon, But With Down-To-Earth Hurdles

A new analysis out of JLL says getting data centers into orbit is easier than ever, but significant obstacles remain.