The Volunteer Effect: Why The Most Creative Person In The Room Isn’t The One Getting Paid
Provided they have the proper training, volunteers are usually able to perform the same tasks as paid staff. However, a volunteer's ability to challenge status quo is entirely different. Where the pressures of paychecks and fears of job security might restrain such efforts, volunteers can excel.
BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Robert van Pappelendam & Dr. Joris Meijaard
Data shows that 90% of start-ups fail within their first year, so how can entrepreneurs place themselves amongst the lucky few that manage to survive? We speak with the authors of The Start-Up Puzzle to find out more
Why Europe’s Energy Future Depends On Sustainability, Not Fossil Fuels
In the wake of geopolitical conflict, and amid global climate challenges experts warn that putting a green Europe at the core of energy policy is vital for future stability.
The Black Mirror Future Of Marketing: Why Brands Are Investing In Mind Reading
Analysing brain activity can more accurately forecast consumer behaviour than traditional marketing tools, research shows
BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Anne Keegan
Why are so many workers choosing to shift into the less secure world of gig work? Professor Anne Keegan explores the advantages of being a professional gig workers and how to do so successfully...
Why Jeff Bezos Should Never Have Sent Katy Perry To Space, According To Research
In a time of deadly ocean heat waves, extreme weather, and record-high CO2 emissions, is this really the moment for space tourism?
Does Corporate Sustainability Need A Gen Z Glow-Up?
The 2019 "VSCO Girl" subculture popularised sustainable habits and embodied eco-consciousness in every-day life for Gen Z - fast forward five years, whilst her look may have passed, the values she brought into the mainstream have not... what can businesses learn from her to keep pace with consumer demands?
Workers Are Punished For Overriding AI Decisions – Even If They Make A Better One
As AI continues to play a larger role in the workplace, companies must recognise the importance of human input and strive to strike the right balance between technology and human judgment.