Weakest link

Weakest link

COVID-19 has brought with it a virus of a different kind: an increase in cyberattacks, aimed at employees who’re working from home Read more
Take cover

Take cover

Thanks to new technology – think AI and machine learning – buying insurance can be as simple as clicking on an app, and a previously onerous task is done in minutes Read more
Talk to the hand

Talk to the hand

From palm-vein readers to iris scanners, biometric access is replacing passwords to safekeep data Read more
Appy ever after

Appy ever after

The market for applications to ‘run’ people’s lives is thriving. Are these ubiquitous digital tools in fact making things easier? Or do they complicate matters? Read more
The personnel touch

The personnel touch

As the modern office evolves, technology is enabling businesses to focus on employee fulfilment, resulting in more productivity Read more
Social studies

Social studies

It’s easier than ever before to do a background check on prospective employees – with the help of AI Read more
A load to bear

A load to bear

Office managers can no longer afford to ignore the energy costs of the many machines that run our working lives Read more
WAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE

WAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE

Robots are improving efficiencies and cutting costs for businesses across the globe, but should they be taxed like human employees? Read more