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Nudging for good or how to ethically apply behaviour science to business (Book review)
In recent years, several notoriously famous incidents of the use of technology to influence peoples’ behaviour without their consent have come to the world’s attention. Whether we are speaking of misuse of social media [...]
Time management strategies to make you feel better
People often report feeling overworked, stressed and exhausted in relation to work. It can be hard sustaining ourselves in this current work climate. We need to aim for balance, not perfection, and we’re increasingly [...]
Think you can’t do something? Maybe it’s time to think again
Updated August 2023. Please note that recent research has called into question the validity and robustness of growth mindset research (you can read more here). Please keep this in mind as you read this article [...]
The impact of COVID-19 on women
As New Zealand opens up its trans-Tasman bubble, there is excitement and relief, but also understandable caution in the face of the ongoing uncertainty that the worldwide spread of COVID-19 has caused. We all [...]
Imposter syndrome
Do you regularly find yourself doubting your abilities in your work role, comparing yourself unfavourably to your work peers, thinking how lucky you are to be in the role that you’re in, concerned you may [...]
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