Psychologist Debunks the Myth of Efficiency: "Our Brain Doesn't Function That Way"

Psychologist Mona Moisala suggests that knowledge workers should hear what neuroscience has to say and give up the detrimental demands of our seemingly efficient ways of working. Do you dare to take a nap during the workday?

Psychologist Debunks the Myth of Efficiency: "Our Brain Doesn't Function That Way"

Flexible Learning Is Crucial at Uncertain Times, but Why?

"We need to make learning so easy, accessible, and meaningful that it is a natural part of companies' everyday lives," says Laura Sivula from Aalto EE.

Flexible Learning Is Crucial at Uncertain Times, but Why?

Does Generative AI Make Work Smarter or Harder?

Professor Henri Schildt from Aalto University says that generative AI makes employees more productive, creative, and eager to learn. He himself asks the AI for criticism or tips on simplifying complicated things.

Does Generative AI Make Work Smarter or Harder?

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5 Ways to Keep Everyone Onboard with Change

Change will only succeed if employees are engaged in the new ways of thinking and working. This is often difficult. We collected five tips on how to keep employees engaged in the midst of change and transformation.
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Leaders, Focus on the Future - Embracing the 2090s

In the industrial age, humans were often relegated to robotic tasks. Now, as actual robots enter the workforce, it’s time to reassess what it means to be human and rediscover our unique strengths, suggests futurist Sari Stenfors.

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