The loss of a loved one invariably marks a challenging period in a person’s life, filled with sorrow, reflection, and adjustment. However, the ways in which friends, family and acquaintances respond to such loss – particularly through verbal condolences – can hold significant repercussions for the grieving process, often more than we realise. This issue,…
Inside the business world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is seen as a driving force behind efficiency, productivity and innovation. However, recent research suggests that executives may be overestimating just how much their workforce is utilizing AI. The prevailing assumption from leadership circles has traditionally been that employees, amid the digital age shift, are actively engaging with…
In recent news, UK-based multinational brewery and pub chain Brewdog finds itself in the midst of accusations connected to employing ‘fire and rehire’ strategies as part of their reopening process. This controversial practice refers to dismissing employees with the purpose of later rehiring them under less-favourable terms. Founded in 2007, Brewdog has grown from a…
As the economy takes unpredictable turns due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing number of employees are choosing to clutch their current roles with a vice-like grip, earning them the moniker ‘job huggers’. Experts are attributing this phenomenon to exacerbated economic insecurity. A recent study published in The Journal of Economic Perspectives sheds…