What does game theory tell us about the next phase of brexit?

Game theory is often used in business as a way of conducting strategy and planning, through mapping out interactions and outcomes between key decision makers. Normally it is meant to be analysed through a prism of self interested rational decision makers. In this...

What would be the best Brexit for Jobs?

As we approach the Brexit end game, increasingly minds are focusing on what the optimal outcome is. For the recruitment industry, a Brexit that enables job creation and investment is critical for the continued buoyancy of the sector, therefore assuming the UK does...

Applying the principles of chess to business

Also known as ‘the game of kings,’ Chess is one of the oldest board games, with a history that dates back over a thousand of years. One of the reasons for its popularity is both its simplicity and complexity. The idiom being it can take a day to learn but a life time...

When is it time to change strategy?

It is said that if a business does not have a strategy, then success becomes a function of luck, where over time as that runs out, so the business will fail. With that though, the following questions spring to mind. How should I formulate a strategy for my business...

Do we work too hard?

Recruitment is a notoriously tough industry where fine margins can be the difference between success and failure. Those who succeed, realistically can earn significant amounts, where there is significant pressure to hit input KPIs for those who don’t immediate hit...

Does your appearance impact your salary?

In an era when even Goldman Sachs have loosened the dress code, allowing IT staff to come to work in their attire of choice, the question of what to wear to work is as prevalent as ever. Various studies have shown when we have absolute choice over what we wear, our...