There’s something fishy about big data

There’s something fishy about big data

Ask a group of fishermen about the best way to catch a fish, and you’ll be entertained for hours. Almost every keen angler has their own theory of tide, time, and tackle. Some prefer fishing in the evening, some in the early morning. Some prefer live bait, whilst...
Is Santa the world’s greatest decision-maker?

Is Santa the world’s greatest decision-maker?

It’s getting close to Christmas, which means Santa’s North Pole workshop is going into overdrive. To outsiders, Santa HQ can appear somewhat chaotic. However, it is, in fact, a well-oiled machine that has operated like clockwork for centuries.  The...
Decisively unproductive

Decisively unproductive

Are you feeling motivated at work? Do you want to go the extra mile? These days employees willing to perform above and beyond expectations are more likely to be the exception rather than the rule. Welcome to the world of ‘quiet quitting’. What might sound like an HR...
Costly decisions

Costly decisions

2022 will be remembered as the year inflation came back to bite. After decades of moderate price rises, the cost of living has spiralled. In Australia and New Zealand, annual inflation sits in excess of 7%, while the UK rate has climbed to more than 10%. Last week’s...
Born to decide

Born to decide

You’ll often hear someone say: ‘I hate making decisions’.  Whether they’re naturally indecisive or constantly having to compromise, chances are that person has had some less than rewarding decision-making experiences. And while they may say they hate the idea of...
Up in the air

Up in the air

It may have lasted only twelve seconds and travelled less than forty metres but the first powered flight on 14 December 1903 was a turning point in world history. Orville and Wilbur Wright’s heavier-than-air flying machine revolutionised travel. And, less than...