Microsoft dice che l’intelligenza artificiale uccide il pensiero critico: ecco cosa significa per voi
Stamattina ho dovuto fissare due appuntamenti dal veterinario per i miei gatti. Poiché sono un americano che vive in Svizzera, devo chiamare in tedesco. Non c’è problema. Vivo qui da quasi 16 anni e ho un certificato di tedesco B2. Un B2 è, o dovrebbe essere, “Sono in grado di interagire con i madrelingua con […]
Wellbeing is a major challenge for the UK’s financial sector. 40% of employees feel stressed all the time.
Over half of UK finance leaders work at least six additional hours per month, without being contracted. According to a new study commissioned by Iplicit, the research collected insights from more than 1,000 mid-market finance executives on their current accounting function. Most finance leaders are admitting to being overworked. 93% of finance leaders say they […]
How to get people to do things for free
Need someone to do something free for you? Many people ask me to perform free services. Sometimes I say yes. Sometimes, I say no. While I do believe that people should be paid whenever possible, there are many things that require free time and work from people. We don’t wish to see these things disappear. […]
Are rules and regulations always people-friendly or is compliance always required?
It is not easy to hire people. Depending on the role and sector, different laws, regulations, and guidelines may apply. The rules that govern how these models should operate seem to be increasing in number as employment models become increasingly diverse. Part-time, zero-hours, or hybrid arrangements can be even more difficult. The Employment Rights Bill […]
The following simple hack will relieve stress at work instantly
You are instantly in a panic when your computer rings. It’s a race to finish a large presentation within 24 hours in order to meet with a major client. You find yourself suddenly immersed in a world of pie charts and bar graphs, and you are only on the second slide. It’s difficult to comprehend […]
Only 4% of IT professionals in the public sector think that graduates are prepared for real-world positions
Two-fifths of respondents (40%) believe that there is also a skills gap in public sector IT Only 4% (out of the surveyed IT professionals in public sector) believe that graduates are prepared for real-world jobs. This is probably a major reason why 2/5 (40%) think there is a “significant” skills gap within the public sector […]
Since 2022, the number of employment tribunal cases citing menopause has’more than tripled’
Employment tribunal claims citing menopause have spiked from 64 in 2022 to 204 in 2024 – covering allegations of disability, sex and age discrimination, as well as constructive and unfair dismissal, according to a data analysis by law firm Nockolds. Nockolds attributes this rise to employers struggling with the expanding definition of disability under employment […]
One in three older employees ‘take time off for mental health’
Much has been said about younger generations’ attitudes towards mental health and their workplace – but new research highlights a growing mental health crisis among older employees, too. Workers aged 50 and over now make up a third (33%) of the UK workforce – and about one in three workers over 55 have taken time […]
What is your position in the list of best and worst industries for your health?
A study has shown the impact of different industries on health and well-being for workers. It highlights the best and the worst careers in terms of worker wellbeing. Phoenix Health & Safety conducted the research to determine how different industries affect workers’ physical and mental health, as well how they feel their job impacts their […]
Matt Paese explains why leaders struggle with confidence, and what lessons elite athletes can teach them
Business leaders have faced many challenges in the last few years. The last few years have been challenging for business leaders. Leaders face a great deal of pressure to improve productivity and efficiency by implementing AI solutions, while also addressing the challenges posed by the technology in terms of human resources, security and culture. In […]