When considering methods of optimizing efficiencies at the workplace, people may think of automation software or a general improvement to the technology used. However, there is one factor right under everyone’s nose, and it’s the quality of relationships at the workplace. Robin Dunbar, a leading anthropologist and evolutionary psychologist at the University of Oxford with […]

Networking is more than just exchanging business cards and hoping for the best. In a world where 85% of jobs are filled through networking, it’s crucial to build and nurture relationships. Mo Bunnell, founder and CEO of Bunnell Idea Group (BIG), and Yiannis Gavrielides, CEO of Covve, discuss the habits that can take your networking […]

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is transforming the world of work, with artificial intelligence (AI) leading the way. Already, 65% of workplace recruiters use AI to speed up their hiring processes, thanks to tools like ChatGPT and matchmaking algorithms. However, the potential of AI isn’t limited to hiring; it can also leverage career networking relationships. AI […]

Navigating the evolving job market can at times feel like a daunting task. Sending multiple applications every week and not receiving positive feedback can feel like a dead end. So, you turn to your contacts but are unsure about where to start or how to go about it. If you’re feeling stuck and looking for […]

The ways in which we connect have drastically changed over the past few years. From the advancement of smartphones to video conferencing, social media, and now, the metaverse. The metaverse is a virtual space that enables people to interact with one another, regardless of their physical location.  To better understand how the metaverse may impact […]

Attaining success in your profession involves more than just being skilled and punctual with your tasks. Nurturing strong relationships is a key factor in realizing your professional objectives.  In our recent interview with Eric de Santis on networking insights for professionals, he highlights that “expanding your universe of relationships, listening to new ideas, and understanding […]

Many Americans today want to be their own boss and create value through their own business. In fact, according to a USSBA report, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up 99.9% of businesses in the United States. With such a high saturation of SMEs, it’s important for brands to stand out and to establish integrity […]

The concept of remote work and the impact it could have on the productivity and motivation of employees, has been in discussion long before the COVID-19 pandemic. A 2013 Stanford University study with 500 employees in China showcased that employee productivity increased by 13% as a result of working remotely in quieter environments.  The pandemic […]

Leveraging your network to advance your career or grow your business can seem transactional. Say you have a contact that you’ve spoken to in the past and you’d like to pick their brain again, how would you reach out to them in a way that seems more personal?  Doug Lester, a career strategist and executive […]

Adding pictures to your contacts makes it much easier and faster to identify the person you want to reach out to. It also makes the whole experience on your phone more colourful and satisfying – it’s a communication device after all! We have a quick solution to add a face to those contact avatars. Facebook […]