You may feel like you’re on the job twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. That’s why it’s so important for you to take any chance you can get to simplify processes so you can give yourself a break without sacrificing quality or productivity.
Read MoreWith an estimated 298 million smartphone current users in the U.S. in 2021, it’s only a matter of time until their use in the workforce will start to pose a risk to businesses. Phones equipped with cameras have the ability to capture information rich photos and add a growing medium of communication through videos. Photos and videos have the potential to positively increase communication, capture progress, document work, and add a new medium of communication and experience. However, if overlooked, they have the potential to pose a risk, or perhaps, these businesses are already at risk, they just don’t realize it yet.
Read MoreWhat makes a good leader? And how can you improve your leadership style? We speak to Michael Smets, Professor of Management, at Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, for his advice and tips on leading a team during these unusual times.
Read MoreIn this world of remote working, many things have changed. You might find yourself giving an important client presentation on zoom, attending a virtual job interview, or pre-recording a talk from your living room. When such a large part of human communication is visual, including all the cues we pick up from body language, how do you compensate for not being in the room?
Read MoreBy 2030, there is predicted to be a global human talent shortage of 85 million people, according to a study by consulting firm Korn Ferry. Their recent Future of Work series outlined that this talent shortage could result in approximately $8.5 trillion in unrealized annual revenues.
Read MoreThe General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is an EU data privacy law that regulates how organizations use customer’s personal data. It came into effect on the 25th of May 2018. Prior to the GDPR, it was the user’s responsibility to protect their online personal privacy.
Read MoreIt has been said that products are only 25% of what a company sells. So, what's the remaining 75%? A feeling. Customers buy products not just for their functionality but also for how those products make them feel.
Read MoreIn today’s world, visual storytelling is an essential way of communicating your brand’s message and values. We talked to founder and chief evangelist at Rule29, Justin Ahrens, about the power of narrative marketing and how authenticity and defining your brand’s story can help you stand out in an overcrowded marketplace.
Read MoreVisuals and logos are powerful ways to communicate. Great visuals can entice a new customer to buy your product and even recommend it to friends. Bad visuals can make your business look unprofessional and unappealing.
Read MoreInnovation is a bit of an enigmatic term. Everyone wants to be more innovative, but practically speaking, how do we do this? We talk to Maria Zubeldia for advice. Maria is Head of the Entrepreneurship Centre at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and a certified facilitator for the FORTH innovation methodology.
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