The Benefits of Being Bored at Work
Four ways to work with your boredom — not against it.
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5 July 2023
Cultivating a learning culture: Introduction to reverse mentoring
Good company culture is the holy grail that many companies aspire to have and the thing that prospective employees seek. Undoubtedly, organisations have shifted towards becoming more employee-centric and use these benefits to drive value for their clients. This raises the question: how can leadership better understand what employees truly…
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5 July 2023
Digital exclusion: 4 ways to create digitally inclusive strategies
What do we mean by ‘digital exclusion’? When we talk about digital exclusion, we mean people who don’t use the internet or digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops. And then there’s also a group we call ‘digitally disadvantaged’. Digitally disadvantaged people do use the internet, but only in…
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5 July 2023
How to become a pension millionaire
Retirement is a time when most of us can aim for a more relaxed pace of life and enjoy some long-held plans and dreams. But it’s been pretty impossible to escape the effect of higher inflation in the last 12 months, and its impact will ripple on for some time…
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5 July 2023
5 lessons Wimbledon greats can teach you about financial planning
Every summer, the focus of world sport turns to a 42-acre site in the south-west of London. Since 1877, the All England Club has hosted the Wimbledon championships – one of the most prestigious tournaments in the tennis calendar. The only Grand Slam event to take place on grass courts,…
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5 July 2023
Demographics Matters More Than Ever for Catching Tailwinds for Businesses and Investors
In November 2022, the United Nations announcement that the global population had crossed the 8 billion mark brought out the usual fearmongering regarding overpopulation, food shortages and environmental destruction. But what if this is the last flourish for population increases and, 50 years from now, we’ll reminisce of countries and economies that…
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4 July 2023
Whistleblowing and Financial Services
Whistleblowing, as set out in the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (‘PIDA’), is the act of reporting wrongdoing within an organisation with the aim of preventing it, and any harm that may arise from it. This holds particular importance in the financial services industry due to the clear potential for…
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4 July 2023
More active Older adults have a better quality of life
The same was also true for increases in the amount of sedentary time, such as watching TV or reading. The researchers say this highlights the need to encourage older adults to remain active. Physical activity – particularly when it is moderate-intensity and raises your heart rate – is known to…
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4 July 2023
Actually, Resume Gaps can be explained
Talking through five common reasons you may have taken a step back from work.
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3 July 2023
Customer Closeness
Customer Closeness – the ‘Why’ In our experience, business event organizers aren’t as close to their customers as they claim. Deep and segmented customer understanding is vital to any business’s success, particularly in events where the job of organizers is to facilitate meaningful connections. Tradeshows are increasingly competing for participants’…
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3 July 2023
How can we train large language models Faster and Cheaper?
ChatGPT and other applications that rely on large language models (LLMs) are gaining widespread use and drawing abundant media attention. But a handful of large well-funded tech companies dominate the LLM space because pretraining these models is extremely expensive, with cost estimates starting at $10 million and potentially reaching tens…
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3 July 2023
How Logistics Disruptors use Data insights for greener shipping
ZeroNorth uses data to help shipping companies become more efficient and, by extension, greener. Its interactive platform provides simulations, predictions, analysis, and data-driven insights that can aid shipping companies in their quest to traverse oceans while consuming less fuel. Founded in June 2020, the Copenhagen-based start-up now has about 200…
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3 July 2023
Nature has its own highways
Human ingenuity can solve all kinds of complex problems and find solutions to overcome all sorts of obstacles. But sometimes nature provides the best answer. To transport heavy, bulky goods to the sea, for example, we could build roads, bridges and petrol-powered trucks that emit climate-changing CO2. Or… we could…
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3 July 2023
Access to Resources Support Influences Employee Engagement
Building on the first article in our two-part series, "Decoding Employee Needs for Resources and Support with Listening," this piece will explore the critical interplay between resources, support, and employee engagement. As emphasized in our previous discussion, effective employee listening not only helps translate employee voices into data-driven insights. It…
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30 June 2023
Patch me if you can
Many organizations utilize third-party apps for identity security solutions to automate and unburden overtaxed IT admins from tedious tasks that employees can perform via self-service without IT assistance. But in September 2021, our researchers observed threat actors exploiting one such third-party app at several US-based entities. The vulnerability was publicly…
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30 June 2023
When open source AI falls into the wrong (bad) hands
A researcher was granted access earlier this year by Facebook’s parent company, Meta, to incredibly potent artificial intelligence software – and leaked it to the world. As a former researcher on Meta’s civic integrity and responsible AI teams, I am terrified by what could happen next. Though Meta was violated by the leak, it came ... Continue reading »
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30 June 2023
Influencers and Psychological Strategies
Nathalie made a living promoting fashion brands and products on social media. Initially, she found her work as an influencer liberating as it allowed her to express herself. However, over time, the responsibility and pressure that came with having her whole life displayed online took a toll on her physical…
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30 June 2023
Understanding Depopulation Could Be Good For Business
In November 2022, the United Nations announcement that the global population had crossed the 8 billion mark brought out the usual fearmongering regarding overpopulation, food shortages and environmental destruction. But what if this is the last flourish for population increases and we will look back 50 years from now with…
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30 June 2023
Yes, there are business lessons to learn from the sports world
You might have seen our recent campaign, which draws on the parallels between CEOs and professional athletes. If not, you can check it out here. Since its launch, both the sports and business domains, and their synergies, have become front of mind for us at Elixirr. Whilst the overlap between…
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29 June 2023
How to change Abrasive Leaders
Abrasive leaders, also known as “workplace bullies,” engage in aggressive behavior because they are truly unaware that their actions cause so much damage to those around them. A lot of times, they are labeled as narcissists or gaslighters because they display these kinds of behaviors. Sure, they know they’re seen…
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29 June 2023
Beyond Borders: How HR Can Help International Employees Thrive
Today’s business environment operates on a global scale. Sending employees overseas is becoming increasingly common and many organizations can take advantage of the vast benefits of doing so. For companies operating across borders, having staff with an understanding of working internationally is not just an added advantage, but a competitive…
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29 June 2023
Social Media Marketing for Doctors – How To Do It Right
Are you still relying on word-of-mouth referrals to get new patients? Wake up and smell the antiseptic, Doc. Social media marketing for doctors is the new Yellow Pages. We get it. You’re from a prescriptive world full of rules and regulations. The wild west of advertising on social media can…
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29 June 2023
Experts explain the Wagner rebellion
Understanding Prigozhin’s Mutiny and What Is — and Isn’t — Happening in Russia Scholars at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies offer insight on what Yevgeny Prigozhin’s mutiny may signal about Russia, Putin’s power, and the war in Ukraine. Melissa Morgan Crew onboard a 'Terminator' tank support fighting…
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29 June 2023
Design an effective Participant Experience Management for the electricity industry
Our client is a not-for-profit organisation supporting the effective regulation and management of the electricity industry. Following the announcement by Ofgem in 2019 that the industry would be moving to mandatory settlement every half-hour, our client was chosen to lead the delivery of the Half-Hourly Settlement Programme. The Challenge The settlement…
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29 June 2023
The Waning Impact of Price Promotions
One of the most venerable ways brands have urged customers to buy their goods is through in-store price promotions. You know these promotions well. You see them when you walk through the door of the supermarket and spot a coupon for $1.00 off a box of Cheerios. For decades, brands…
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28 June 2023
If you Want to Leave a Lasting Impression on Customers, Don’t Forget the Fireworks
Thousands of visitors flock to Disney World every day to immerse themselves in all kinds of exciting experiences—a cruise on the Pirates of the Caribbean; a visit to the China pavilion at EPCOT; a meet-and-greet with a favorite princess. For many guests, however, the highlight comes at the end of…
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28 June 2023
Does Your Company Have (or need) a Strategy for India?
Multinationals that don’t have a plan for building subsidiaries in the country risk missing out on one of the most promising market opportunities in the world today.
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28 June 2023
Communication Is at the Heart of Positive Employee Relationships
In today’s competitive job market, companies must focus not only on finding the best candidates but also on fostering positive relationships with them, starting with the first step of the recruitment process through every stage of employment. Communication is key to successfully creating those connections. How leaders communicate with prospective…
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28 June 2023
Why Europe needs a digital euro
The digital euro is a necessary step to ensure that our monetary system keeps up with digital advances. It will be widely accessible and easy to use while preserving privacy – just like cash. Contribution by Fabio Panetta, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, and Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive…
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28 June 2023
Solving a (real) Problem for the Used Electronics Market
Did you ever wonder what happens to your old smartphone when you trade it in for a new one? by Kirk Kardashian Most likely, it’s sold by your cell phone carrier to a phone remanufacturer who refurbishes it and sells it to a price-sensitive consumer who doesn’t want to buy…
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28 June 2023
3 Steps to Strategic AI Adoption
In today’s fast-changing business world, AI has the potential to transform industries and unlock unprecedented opportunities. Yet, many industry leaders are uncertain about how to embrace this adoption within their organizations. They question whether it will replace human capabilities or add complexity without delivering tangible benefits. Imagine the possibilities of…
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27 June 2023
Revenue growth techniques for restaurants
American restaurant executives are bracing for another challenging year. While some supply challenges and immediate inflationary pressures have abated, many leaders anticipate hefty annual increases in labor and input costs over the next five years. Restaurants also continue to endure pressure to meet evolving consumer demands in an increasingly competitive…
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27 June 2023
It’s Time to Face the Three Challenges of Learning
Most executives acknowledge that learning is crucial to the performance of their business. But at a recent research workshop that my team and I ran with executives from over 40 companies, it became clear that organizations’ traditional learning models are facing pressure from the emergence of new work models. The…
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27 June 2023
What makes a good mentor?
Important as formal training programmes are for developing people, some of the most effective learning happens on the job. More experienced colleagues can be the best coaches. While some educators draw sharp distinctions between coaching and mentoring, a lot of this informal support and advice is essentially mentoring. As well…
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27 June 2023
What is Biodiversity Net Gain?
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach to development and planning which aims to leave the natural environment in a measurably better state than beforehand. The objective is that development will impact the environment in a positive way by delivering improvements to ecological networks and the key point is that…
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27 June 2023
Supply and demand: Post-pandemic recovery in euro area
The widespread lockdowns which began in March 2020, implemented to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, caused global supply disruptions and suppressed demand. As a result, euro area output dropped and international trade plummeted. The euro area economy recovered solidly after the first strict lockdowns were lifted in…
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27 June 2023
Company Lets Employees Take Charge with Life and Death Decisions
Is it possible to truly empower employees to make their own decisions—even when those decisions could mean life or death? That is the question posed by the Dutch home healthcare organization Buurtzorg, which has radically avoided almost all middle management, allowing its nurse teams to care for their patients as…
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27 June 2023
A New type of computer memory reduces energy use and improves performance
The researchers, led by the University of Cambridge, developed a device that processes data in a similar way as the synapses in the human brain. The devices are based on hafnium oxide, a material already used in the semiconductor industry, and tiny self-assembled barriers, which can be raised or lowered…
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27 June 2023
Promoting Collaboration: Finally bringing AI innovation to education
Over the past few months, AI technology, the surrounding discussion, and learning in the worldwide education community have continued to advance. Back in March, we shared three critical focus areas that continue to guide us as we work towards bringing AI innovation to education. Today, we’re thrilled to announce our…
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27 June 2023
How to best Manage Your Team and Workload After Layoffs
Protect your employees from burnout, prioritize retention, and visualize long-term success.
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27 June 2023
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