Human Resources (HR) teams are often unfairly derided by the wider business community. They're frequently seen as the ‘baddies’ who say no to managers and executives alike — the ones who put a stop to everyone’s fun. But HR is a vital business functi...

Below is an extract from my book, Political Careers, which is available here. So you have decided that you still want to work in politics. Good, you survived the first test. We did not want to be big ‘Debbie’ or ‘Dave Downers’. However, we felt it wa...

As I am writing this, the sun is streaming in through the windows. The morning is light and warm, as the early morning chill is banished and the cool of the night is long forgotten. The cafe is empty, as most of the customers are outside enjoying the...

I am proud to use AI to assist me in the writing process. There, I said it. Many writers attack Artificial Intelligence, or AI, as 'cheating' or destructive. In some circles and ways, it is destructive, damaging, and degrading. However, I have found...

“No matter where you stand politically - even if you're unsure of what your political ideology is - it is important to take part in the process of shaping our government.” Brad Henry - Former Democratic Governor of Oklahoma Curiosity killed the cat,...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the buzzword of the decade. With so much hype surrounding it, it can feel like everything — everywhere — will be AI-driven by next year. But beyond the hype, few industries are as ripe for transformation by AI as publi...

Location switching can bring benefits in terms of motivation and put you into a new mindset. However, it can also have its drawbacks, such as wasted time and task switching. So, how do you manage the transition between locations? In this article, we...

Employment laws can be weird. Whether you’re in staffing, recruiting, or human resources, chances are that you’ve encountered quite a few odd employment laws. It’s amazing how many quirks and oddities of employment law and contracts still exist. For...

We are all attracted to love tall, dark, sweet and handsome beverages. There is something about coffee and coffee shops that will drain your wallet. I know if I am not careful, my pennies will get spent very quickly whilst working from the coffee sho...

AI is the hip new thing on the bloc. However, there is a good chance that simple automation is going to steal your job and not ChatGPT or Claude. This is something that is very much underappreciated. I will not elaborate further at this point. We ha...