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In ancient times, being part of a group helped keep us safe from predators and ensured we had more resources. In the modern world, it is estimated that it takes only 5% of individuals to influence 95% of a group. The dot.com bubble is a significant example of herd mentality, which led to a disastrous market crash.
Herd mentality affects decision-making, results ...
For decades, employee training followed a predictable script. New hires attended the same orientation sessions, managers completed identical leadership programs, and high performers sat through training designed for average skill levels. The assumption was simple: if everyone receives the same knowledge, performance will improve uniformly.
That assumption no lon...
According to Mimecast’s 2025 State of Human Risk Report, 95% of data breaches now involve human error, driven by insider threats, credential misuse and user-driven mistakes. This isn’t a technology problem. It’s a people problem. And one might think, that people problems could fall under the remit of HR, no?
The Concentration ProblemFurthermore, it’s fairly urg...
If you’re a manager trying to wrap your head around AI at work, you’ve probably seen a whole mix of reactions from your team. Some employees are already besties with the bots, happily using AI to save time and make their work easier. Others are curious but a bit cautious; they’d like to try, but they’re not sure where to start. And then there are those who sit firmly i...
When someone joins a new company, the first few months can feel like walking a tightrope. You are learning new systems, new expectations, new relationships and often a new version of yourself at work. Traditionally, this period is labelled as probation – a term that carries stress, pressure, and a sense of being continuously evaluated against an invisible pass-or-fail ...