This is an extract from Julia Hobsbawm's report: 'The APPlied Human at Work: The World of The Worker In the Digital Era', published June 2019.If you ever lie down on a psychoanalytic couch (or even if you video call a therapist, a surprisingly effective new solution which is on…
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Why appreciation is so important in the workplace
Everybody knows that a simple “thank you” can brighten someone’s day. This is just as relevant in the workplace, so why doesn’t it happen more often? A survey of American workers found that almost all respondents would like their co-workers to show more appreciation towards them during the…
The truth behind an effective hiring process
The traditional hiring process is far from perfect. It is difficult to obtain everything you need to know about a potential hire just from a CV. Even the interview process can be flawed in some cases. As more people are turning to the gig economy and making their own income,…
How does the healthcare industry make use of instant messaging?
At Guild, we often touch on the implications of instant messaging applications in the workplace – from 21 reasons why we hate using WhatsApp for work, to issues with messaging apps and GDPR compliance. The specific use of messaging between healthcare professionals comes with its own practical and legal complications that…
List of the best business-related quotes
75 business quotes to inspire your professional life. From authors, academics and business leaders through history.…
Six ways to improve internal communication
An organisation’s internal communication is something that has to be nailed down as quickly as possible. If not, employees and managers alike will soon find their emails and messages lost in the echo of a deep inbox. According to Towers Watson, companies that manage to implement effective communication practices…