How Robots Can Enhance Performance Management for Humans

We are in the middle of a robot revolution. The past decade has seen dramatic growth in robot adoption across an increasing number of industries, and it shows no signs of slowing. In a recent McKinsey survey of companies worldwide, 88% of respondents said they plan to invest in robotics…

Toxic workplace culture…I’m not loving it

In February this year, McDonalds entered into a legally binding agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission through which it pledged to protect its staff from sexual harassment. Following the agreement, the BBC began an investigation into working conditions within McDonalds, which has now revealed over 100 allegations from…

What is AI and how should organisations be considering it?

  • Post category:Clarasys
  • Reading time:9 mins read

Recently, it’s been impossible to open LinkedIn or browse the articles from your favourite thought leader without being confronted with headlines such as ‘AI WILL CHANGE THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT’ and ‘ROBOTS ARE BETTER THAN YOU’. I haven’t had such trepidation about technology since watching films like The…

Motivational Interviewing in Healthcare with Dr. Bruce Berger | E. 78

Bruce explains that motivational interviewing is still the most effective intervention for substance abuse, why adherence hasn’t improved in 40 years, and why discharge counseling should be provided the day before patients leave hospital. He also shares how MI interventions reduced the patient dropout rate from 13% to 1.2%, saving…

Sustainability Progress Is Stalled at Most Companies

While many companies talk the talk of sustainability, claiming to be integrating environmental and societal concerns into their business models, far fewer walk the walk: Managers typically treat sustainability as someone else’s problem and relegate it to a department or even a single individual.1 On the other hand, companies that…

Improving culture, quality, and speed for a home lending giant

  • Post category:Elabor8
  • Reading time:6 mins read

Elabor8 customer, one of Australia’s largest banks with almost 40,000 employees, underwent a major enterprise-wise transformation. The aim was to introduce a fresh operational approach that would improve its response to customer needs, empower staff and enable productivity. While this drove positive change across much of the business, the new…

Antstream Arcade brings 1300 retro video games to Xbox consoles

  • Post category:Microsoft
  • Reading time:8 mins read

We’re excited to share that Antstream Arcade, a cross-platform streaming platform focusing on retro games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, bringing its current library of over 1,300 retro games to Xbox consoles. Jump in today and play classics like Mortal Kombat, Pac-Man, Asteroids, and Earthworm…

AI, Automation Aid Science Exploration

  • Post category:Carnegie Mellon
  • Reading time:7 mins read

During the COVID-19 pandemic, robots helped Carnegie Mellon University students in the Computational Biology Department complete lab assignments. Joshua Kangas(opens in new window), an assistant professor in the Computational Biology Department(opens in new window) and co-director of the Master of Science in Automated Science(opens in new window) (MSAS) program, said…

Breaking the mould in the Middle East – how women can succeed in the construction industry

  • Post category:HKA
  • Reading time:6 mins read

Attitudes towards women in the workplace are changing in the Gulf states – and the unlikely combination of technology and empathy can accelerate this transformation, according to pioneering female figures in construction. How women can succeed in the industry was the theme of a webinar on 22 June 2023 jointly…

Multi-billion-dollar risk to economic activity from climate extremes affecting ports: Oxford report

More than $122 billion of economic activity - $81 billion in international trade - is at risk from the impact of extreme climate events, according to new research today [20 July] from Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute. According to the paper in Nature Climate Change, systemic impacts – those risks faced…

Disability Pride Month and the Role of Employee Listening

  • Post category:Perceptyx
  • Reading time:7 mins read

July is Disability Pride Month, a time dedicated to promoting visibility and mainstream awareness of the positive pride felt by people with disabilities. All too often the focus is on what people with visible or invisible disabilities can’t do, rather than their tremendous accomplishments and capabilities, which this month spotlights.…

Navigating Contractual Commitment: Unveiling Effort Levels and Qualifying Phrases in Legal Obligations

  • Post category:DLA Piper
  • Reading time:7 mins read

It is quite common to find wording in commercial contracts that seeks to “water down” an absolute requirement to do something to a qualified level of effort, with phrases such as ‘reasonable endeavours’ or ‘best efforts’ all too familiar to those negotiating contracts. It is, of course, important to understand…

Setting up a Business in the UK: The Legal Considerations

  • Post category:Dixcart UK
  • Reading time:10 mins read

Starting a new business is very time consuming, especially if the UK is new to you, with different rules and regulations. Dixcart Legal Limited (Dixcart Legal) can assist with your legal requirements in a seamless way (as well as providing access to tax, IT, and payroll teams if required) so…

Safety of cryptocurrency is in the numbers

  • Post category:Ayming consulting
  • Reading time:3 mins read

The safety of cryptocurrency comes under regular scrutiny. Safely guiding customers through the complexities of crypto requires a joint effort between banks, fintech companies, and customers. By fostering a collaborative approach, financial institutions can empower their customers to confidently embrace digital assets while minimising risks.  A lot of potential users…

Navigating Liability in IoT and Autonomous Vehicle Contracts: Practical Tips for Effective Risk Management

  • Post category:Logan & Partners
  • Reading time:5 mins read

Revolutionary technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and autonomous vehicles are reshaping industries worldwide. As these innovations advance, understanding and managing liability in contracts becomes paramount for all stakeholders involved. In this article, we provide practical tips to help businesses successfully navigate liability issues within IoT and autonomous…

A monthly update on the state of the US consumer: July 2023

After signs of improving economic sentiment in the spring, consumer spending seems to be in a summer slump. Across age and income groups, American consumers continue to spend less than they did a year prior—except on travel. Real year-over-year spending has declined for the third month in a row, while…

Secrets Exposed: Trade Secrets, Trust, and a Multi-Million Dollar Lesson

  • Post category:Seyfarth Shaw LLP
  • Reading time:4 mins read

At the beginning of the pandemic, concerns were raised that trade secret misappropriation might take a new form. Indeed, with large swaths of the workforce working from home, spouses, roommates, or others living in the same area had an increased opportunity to purloin confidential information that might not have been…

Mental Health Challenges Among World Leaders

  • Post category:Civility Partners
  • Reading time:4 mins read

Mental health is a complex issue that can affect people from all walks of life, regardless of their social or political status. Historically, some world leaders have been open about their struggles with mental health issues, while others may have faced challenges privately. It is essential to remember that mental…

A new federal lobby code of conduct

  • Post category:Gowling WLG
  • Reading time:8 mins read

Parliament has recessed for the summer. As we take stock of the many subjects that occupied Members of Parliament from January to June 2023, the amended Lobbyists' Code of Conduct ("Code") under the Lobbying Act is on their list of accomplishments. What does this mean for your organization or corporation, and…

Shifting the deficit mindset

Peter Belmi, who earned his PhD at Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2015, was the first in his family to attend college. Today he’s a professor at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. Yet when some of his graduating students who were also “first-gens” asked if they…

Talk it out

When Abby Rubin Davisson, MA ’08, MBA ’08, and her then-boyfriend, Ross Davisson, ’01, MBA ’08, were deciding whether to move in together, they wrote a 20-page research paper about it, covering everything from how they would manage finances and divide household tasks to where they would spend holidays. At…

Post-Merger Integration: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Mergers

  • Post category:NMS Consulting
  • Reading time:31 mins read

  In this comprehensive guide, we explore the intricacies of Post-Merger Integration and how to ensure successful mergers. Learn the strategies, challenges, and best practices to navigate this crucial phase and maximize the potential of your combined business. Introduction Mergers and acquisitions have become integral to the modern business landscape,…

A long-term focus on growing cities in Africa

When Stanford University researchers, including Professors Pascaline Dupas and Marcel Fafchamps, set out to test a new way of assessing relative poverty, applying a peer-ranking methodology they devised to data from a large metropolis in Côte d’Ivoire and rural Indonesia, their method worked—in some ways better than other poverty measures.…

Set aside your ego: partnerships are the key to financial excellence

  • Post category:Elixirr
  • Reading time:9 mins read

The reputation of an investment bank hinges on its products, service quality, and public trust. However, beneath these pillars of customer experience often lies a considerable reliance on manual operational processes and outdated in-house technology infrastructure. Why? Traditionally, investment banks have favoured internal development and maintenance of all products and…

Stop Going It Alone

  • Post category:INSEAD Knowledge
  • Reading time:8 mins read

History is filled with tales of courageous and decisive heroes. Individuals like Julius Caesar and Winston Churchill, for instance, have led from the front to guide their people through adversity and achieve ultimate success. This myth building is especially prominent in the business sector, with stories of inspiring CEOs parachuting…

The Case Against Restricting Stock Buybacks

  Are stock buybacks as bad as they’re made out to be? The ubiquitous corporate practice of repurchasing shares has been the focus of much political and media scrutiny. The federal Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 included a 1% excise tax on repurchases (which President Biden has proposed increasing to…

Will Global Demand for Oil Peak This Decade?

Is the globe’s thirst for oil finally topping out? A major international energy watcher says yes, predicting last month that demand for global oil for transport will peak around 2026, plateau for all uses by 2028, and possibly hit a zenith by the end of the decade. Harvard experts say…

Investment Insight for the Legal Services Market

  • Post category:Stax Consulting
  • Reading time:8 mins read

Law firms leverage a range of solutions to enhance and optimize their business across IT, operations to legal matters. Third-party deposition services are a major part of the legal services ecosystem, and include court reporting, legal videography, interpreting services, and transcription services. These services are poised for steady topline and margin…

Time is the New Currency

  • Post category:Perficient
  • Reading time:5 mins read

The pandemic has changed the way we think about our time and how we use it. We have become more selective in our commitments and are more likely to attend events that offer a clear benefit or return on investment. In this blog post, we will explore how attitudes towards…

Really, What is psychological safety?

When have you been your most productive, creative, or innovative? Think back to a time when you really made yourself proud, and try to remember the environment you were working in. Maybe it’s your current job, if you have challenging work and supportive, engaged colleagues. Maybe it was at university,…