Sabotage in the workplace is a serious problem that can significantly undermine the effectiveness of an organization. It manifests through actions or inactions of employees aimed at disrupting production processes, damaging team relationships, or other means that hinder the achievement of goals. This phenomenon negatively affects not only the production process but also the overall atmosphere in the workplace, which can lead to decreased motivation and productivity of the staff. In this article, we will explore how to recognize sabotage among subordinates and what to do about it. What is Sabot ..read more

As a budding data scientist and incoming MS candidate at the University of Chicago studying Applied Data Science, I wanted to engage in a project where I could combine my love of sports with the power of analytics. Specifically, given 20 years of athlete data spanning college, draft, and the National Football League (NFL), I wanted to see if I could develop a machine learning model to predict how wide receivers would perform, and uncover which factors most influence NFL success. I sourced my data from two open-source APIs, which together provided me with three datasets consisting of college fo ..read more

Unlock supply chain resilience by learning from nature’s ecosystems. Discover strategies for diversity, modularity, and adaptive feedback to enhance flexibility Supply chains are the lifeblood of our modern economy, and in our unpredictable world, resilience is more important than ever. With billions of years of evolution, the natural world offers a treasure trove of lessons that can help us build supply chains that are not just strong but adaptable. By taking a page from natural ecosystems, we can learn how to make our supply chains more robust and flexible. Here are three nature-inspired app ..read more

If you haven’t heard about grounding and the many benefits it offers, you should love this brief article. This simple change to your lifestyle can have some amazingly positive benefits to your health. What Is Grounding? Grounding is actually as old as mankind. Most of us do it from time to time but many of us don’t do it as often as we should. Grounding is also known as earthing. It’s a practice that involves connecting our body to the Earth’s natural electrical energy by walking barefoot outdoors, sitting or lying on the ground, or using conductive systems that transfer... […] The post What i ..read more

Explore AI’s revolutionary impact on global supply chains, healthcare, and interoperability, enhancing efficiency and collaboration for a better future Imagine an explorer venturing deep into the Amazon, meeting an isolated tribe with no common language or shared cultural touch points. Communication is a challenge. A gesture toward visible objects around them helps build a rudimentary interaction. Day by day, year after year, their mutual understanding deepens, eventually enabling complex, meaningful exchanges. Now consider AI systems performing a similar dance of ..read more

Best use: Ranking method to choose a winner. What if I need to drive my kids to the emergency room? That’s why I never drank wine when my children were young.  Because with four kids, there was always the chance that a trip to the emergency room might be necessary.  Up to that point the only alcohol in which I partook involved beer and fraternity houses during college. As time went by and my kids were older, a friend asked me to join a wine tasting group she had started.  What a great idea, I thought.  I didn’t know anything... […] The post Simple Way to Rank Wines and Othe ..read more

The generative AI boom is set to accelerate digital transformation throughout a range of industries and breathe fresh life into a banking ecosystem that still struggles with overcoming legacy processes. With payments already a focal point for challenger banks and fintechs, GenAI can help to deliver efficiency on a broader scale.  Bloomberg data suggests that generative AI is set to grow into a $1.3 trillion industry by 2032, and this will see use cases emerge throughout the field of finance.  Crucially, the rise of generative AI will aid fintech in delivering more open finance servic ..read more

Since 1971 we have been living in an age of price mega revolution with the average annual rates of inflation reaching their historical peaks in developed economies: +5.3% in the United Kingdom, +4.0 in the United States, and +5.2% in OECD economies. When your best way to solve economic problems is inflation, this directly implies that there is something wrong with rates of technological progress. There is so much talk about wonderful scientific and technological discoveries, while in reality the growth rate of labor productivity has been steadily declining since the early 1970s. A rising numbe ..read more

Explore how businesses can thrive by adapting strategies based on predictive insights to navigate market changes and technological disruptions In the ancient city of Troy, the god Apollo granted a powerful gift to Cassandra: the ability to see the future.  However, her gift came with a harsh curse—nobody would believe her. This story from Greek mythology mirrors a modern challenge in business and technology: the Cassandra Syndrome. Today, many companies can predict changes and trends, from shifts in remote work dynamics to transformations in supply chain managemen ..read more

Importance of Understanding Non-Compete Agreements Several states, including Florida, recognize and enforce what are known as non-compete agreements. Ideally, a non-compete agreement is something that should protect both employer and employee, but that is not always the case. Before working for a company that requires a non-compete agreement, you should be aware of what exactly that is and what it can entail. Otherwise, you may find yourself in an extremely limited position when looking for work after leaving a company.  Overview of Non-Compete Agreements in Employment Law There are no se ..read more