Ask the Experts: Matthew Knight and Leapers
In the fifth part of our Ask the Expert series, Guild hears from Leapers' Founder Matthew Knight.
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Julia Hobsbawm on Tech: The Third Person in the Room
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
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
What’s going wrong on messaging apps at work?
Instant messaging apps like WhatsApp and Slack are trying to shove traditional emails aside when it comes to professional communication. Naturally, the majority of companies will be integrating both sides into their messaging systems, as email still has a lot to offer. Although email comes with great features like its