Author: Cognisess Admin

From Christmas shopping to the rush to buy summer holiday essentials, retail is a high tempo sector regardless of the season. Hiring experienced and qualified staff is important to maintain high standards of service, but this can be challenging when...

In the age of AI and automation, soft skills are essential. Although machines are better at processing and understanding large amounts of data, they can’t replace that human connection. Most roles have people-focused elements, whether it’s maintaining relationships with clients...

As employees, we all want to perform well in our jobs and be recognised for our contribution. But when working late or not speaking up when you are overloaded becomes the cultural norm, it may lead to employees experiencing damage...

On the whole, humans are generally good at identifying emotions, but this mostly happens at an unconscious level and it isn’t always a reliable tool, particularly when it may involve having to make decisions based on this interpretation. According to...

It has been widely established that AI and Automation will transform the future workplace and our economy. However, it will not only enhance a businesses technological processes but the people within it too. Machines and algorithms are expected to create...

It is widely accepted that a strong and cohesive company culture is the key to success. Forbes reported that businesses with strong cultures had a 4x increase in revenue growth and 96% of HR leaders are now prioritising cultural fit,...

Millennials are our future workforce. By 2025 Millennials are expected to make up 75% of the global workforce and are packed with innovative ideas on how to enhance the workplace – from flexible working to a strong company culture. According...

Cognisess takes a look at an emerging trend in People Analytics using data and insights gained from analysing some of our client’s high-profile, global graduate recruitment schemes. It is predicted that 50% of roles today will not exist by 2025....

Humans unconsciously process 11 million pieces of information per second. In order to manage this mass of data, our brains have had to adapt by creating ‘shortcuts’ to help us make decisions. Without this, we would be paralysed into making...

If a company is orientated towards achieving high performance and a positive work environment, it is also important to have the right mix of people in their teams. At Cognisess we have developed Cognisess Team Fit: a tool to help...