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Are you a hackable human?

The roots of behaviour modification can be traced to the theory of behaviourism, about 100 years ago. And a direct line can drawn to connect those early explorations with tools and techniques employed by various actors (think tech and state) who learned how to, quite literally, hack us.

Is AI coming for your job? Part 4: The HR Department

In previous posts, I've talked about how AI is impacting recruiting, organisational development, and personal branding. In this, the fourth in my six-part series, I'm looking at ways in which AI could be transformative for the HR department.

Is AI coming for your job? Part 2: Organisational Development

Organisational development (OD) is about improving an organisation's efficiency, effectiveness, and adaptability to change. As with many aspects of the modern workplace, AI has the potential to play a significant role in OD. Read on as I explore some of the ways AI could benefit OD, as well as ethical concerns that need to be addressed.

Is AI coming for your job? Part 1: Recruiting

Journey with me as we delve into the world of recruiting and how AI is already disrupting the traditional role of recruitment firms. Let's explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of using AI in the recruiting process.

Six effective ways to have that difficult conversation at work

  • 19 November 2021
Employees want more feedback. Gen Y employees, in particular, want constant feedback. Managers, however, are often reluctant to give feedback if they fear that what starts as a rational conversation may degenerate into an emotional one. Even managers trained in coaching have admitted to being reluctant to tackle employees seen as abrasive or aggressive.

Four key rules for successful leadership

  • 18 November 2021
The disruption and devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world. Not only has it taken the lives of more than 5 million people around the world, it has also seriously wounded the global economy.

How showing your emotions at work can make you a better leader

  • 18 November 2021
A staggering 20% of senior management positions remain empty in the NHS – a figure that goes up to 37% in mental health. As demand for health and social care services go up in a context of recession and an ageing population, it appears that nobody wants to take the lead when it comes to jobs in health and social care.

Job seeking is the religious pilgrimage of the 21st century

  • 15 November 2021
“It’s the journey, not the destination” seems like a modern proverb, because it emphasises experiences over results and promises personal transformation. However, millennia ago, theologians like Saint Augustine described life itself as a pilgrimage through the world, returning to God by purifying the self.
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