Innovate or die: Why innovation is the key to business success
Readers of a certain age may remember a particular blue and yellow branded video store –the centre of every weekend during the 90s and 2000s. These stores were home to countless late-night discussions surrounding which movie to get, and whether the popcorn at the front of the counter was worth a few extra dollars. …
Is your vote really in your hands?
In the days of old, it was that ‘personal touch’ that would make or break a political campaign. Politicians would spend their time posing for photos, making speeches on construction sites, and cuddling the babies of strangers. But with the abundance of personal data, ripe for exploitation, no longer do politicians need to rely on…
How to become a disruptor in the future of work
Disruptors are the people who change the status quo (and arguably, the course of our future). A unique blend of dreamers and doers, they think big, do differently, and break the mould. Think Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. But what does it take to become one? In the future of work, it will…
The top jobs at risk of being robotised
Does the idea of robots taking your job make you shriek in despair? Or are you the type to sigh in disbelief? With the Fourth Industrial Revolution well and truly upon us, it’s time to find out which reaction is based in reality. Whether you’re a believer or not, numbers can’t be argued with. Robotisation is changing the way we…
Did your health take a hit binge-watching GOT?
A recent Radio Times survey in the UK found that 18 per cent of participants had feigned illness (AKA chucked a sickie) to binge-watch TV. But besides leading you to skip work or study, is it actually bad for you? We all know that being sedentary for too long is risky. So it should come…
The checklist to prepare your career for the 2020s
At the turn of the 21st century, employees the world over were preparing for Y2K. Those with giant PCs were convinced their files would be wiped, others were researching a new fandangle machine called a ‘Blackberry’. Some were cancelling their flights to conferences, afraid that their plane may just fall out of the sky. As we draw nearer…
The top 3 industries to tap into in the 2020s
With the Fourth Industrial Revolution well and truly upon us, industries across the board are set to change – affecting job and growth opportunities. While this may strike fear in the hearts of many, it’s not all scary robots and grey skies. In fact, some industries are set to grow from the advent of new technology. So, what are the industries predicted…
How businesses will benefit from the Millennial workforce
Millennials will make up over 50 per cent of the workforce by 2020 and 75 per cent by 2025. While some might worry about their impact on workplaces, their qualities could see businesses benefit in big ways. According to Workplace Trends, over 90 per cent of Millennials have their sights set on being workplace leaders…
5 facts that will surprise you about the future of work
An era of change in the workforce is well and truly upon us. The arrival of the Fourth Industrial Revolution means that the careers we once worked towards, or are working towards, are undergoing rapid change. But don’t panic just yet. Despite the influx of intelligent tech, The Definitive Guide to Future-Proofing Your Career, developed by Open Universities…
