Polly Hill, Author at Cognisess

Dragon Boat Race in Aid of The Mountain Way

On a lovely Sunday in early September, the annual race of the Dragons has yet again hit the calm waters of Avon. Teams from local businesses in Bath have risen to the challenge to support charities. The event also attracted...

September 19, 2019

Business

How your gaming habits could help you secure a job

In the past, video games have had a bad reputation. But video games are actually good for your brain. Every time you play a video game it exercises your brain’s neuroplasticity. This is the part of your brain that helps...

September 12, 2019

Business

How can Gamification benefit your recruitment process?

Gamification is a common buzzword in HR. However, what actually is it —and more importantly— how can it help your recruitment process? What is gamification? Gamification is more than just adding a game into your application process. These scientifically-backed games...

August 23, 2019

Cognisess

We’re sponsoring the Bath Digital Festival 2019!

Cognisess are excited to reveal that we are headline sponsors of the Bath Digital Festival 2019! The Bath Digital Festival is the biggest and most inclusive technology festival in the South West. The festival aims to bring people and technology...

August 14, 2019

Business

Will AI empower women & how?

We are all striving to become more inclusive because regardless of a person’s gender, ethnicity or background everyone has talent and potential. With more women working than ever before, gender equality is at the forefront of most HR professional’s minds....

August 2, 2019

Business

Volume Recruitment in Retail: Harvest the volume, find the quality

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...

July 19, 2019

Cognisess

How to successfully interview thousands of applicants with Video Analysis

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...

July 15, 2019

Business

How HR and People Analytics can help manage Employee Wellbeing

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...

June 24, 2019

Business

The AI will see you now… why we should trust Computer Vision

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...

June 7, 2019

Cognisess

Why Humans aren’t Redundant Yet

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...

May 10, 2019