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The new normal: How has the workplace changed?

All around the globe the COVID-19 pandemic has taken away lives and jobs, damaged industries and enterprises, and turned the unimaginable into the usual. A return to normal, whenever it comes, will be a different normal. What we do right...

May 7, 2020

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How to stay productive when working remotely

The coronavirus outbreak has transformed the way we work. More employees than ever are working remotely. For some, it may be another challenge to navigate alongside the outbreak. In this blog, we will explore how to stay productive outside the...

April 16, 2020

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How to create a great candidate experience during the coronavirus outbreak

At present, 9,529 people in the UK have tested positive for coronavirus. As the population starts self-isolating, how can companies keep connected with the top talent? Jobseekers now have plenty of time to apply for positions. However, Recruiting Brief found...

March 26, 2020

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How your stressful thoughts affect your immunity and what to do about it

Monica Durigon explores how we can combat stressful thoughts. She is a qualified nutritional therapist and member of BANT (British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine). You can view the original post here. I have written on the topic of...

March 26, 2020

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Ethical Hiring with AI: Can it spot a lying applicant?

On paper, a candidate could be perfect for a role. They have relevant experience alongside their impressive list of qualifications. But is this candidate too good to be true? How do you know he’s telling the truth? Sometimes it’s difficult...

March 11, 2020

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Are self-disciplined people happier?

It is surprising to think that self-control could make you happier. This groundbreaking 1998 research found that self-control is like a muscle. You can exercise this muscle by resisting that morning cup of coffee for another hour. But as the...

February 27, 2020

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Cognisess featured in Inclusive Growth

Promoting diversity and striving to be inclusive is at the forefront of most HR professional’s minds. However, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Toby Mildon’s new book, Inclusive Growth, enables you to achieve this. It provides a...

February 13, 2020

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EQ vs IQ: Why your IQ score isn’t as important

The IQ test was created in 1904. Nearly 100 years later, we’re beginning to discover how there is much more to human intelligence than IQ. On the whole IQ tests assess your reasoning, memory, mathematical and language skills. Contrary to...

January 16, 2020

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How that bad hiring decision was made

Have you ever wondered how a bad hiring decision is made? Although we try to hire the most suitable candidate, sometimes bad hiring decisions are made. But this isn’t by coincidence, here are some factors that can influence a hiring...

January 9, 2020

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How our emotions influence the decisions we make

The holiday and New Year season are a wonderful time (for the scientifically minded) to explore insights around the role of our Emotional State. Cognisess’ Chief Scientific Officer, Dr Boris Altemeyer discusses what our emotional state does to us and why that is...

December 20, 2019