Mansplaining Mansplaining is a term used to describe the act of a man explaining something to a woman in a condescending or patronizing manner, often assuming that she has little knowledge or understanding of the subject. The term is a combination of the words "man" and "explaining," and it is commonly used in the context of gender relations and power dynamics. . Mansplaining can occur in various settings, such as in the workplace, in social situations, or even in academic…
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I typed the title of last week's article into the ChatGPT website and within 20 seconds it had written the following article. As an AI language model, I don't have any control over hiring or firing decisions made by your employer. However, it's important to keep in mind that AI and automation technologies are being increasingly integrated into many industries, including the workplace. It's possible that certain tasks or roles within your company could be automated in the future, but…
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Whilst most of us were preoccupied by the pandemic, inflation and war, machine learning and robotics have been moving on rapidly. AI stands to be the fourth industrial revolution: a transformative technology that will fundamentally reshape economies. As with all technological advances, jobs will be lost and new ones created. The difference with this one is that the jobs most at risk will be white-collar, middle-class jobs, while many of the jobs created might be of the low-paid, dead-end variety.…
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Countries around the world are all having to deal with the current energy crisis. Costs are rising for everyone and people are receiving different levels of support from their governments. Some get one-off energy payments, while others are being asked to turn their heating off for an extra hour a day. The UK government has just launched a new campaign with energy saving tips in an attempt to reduce usage and energy bills. They have also imposed the Energy Price…
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At the beginning of a new year it is traditional to make predictions. But the past few years have shown us that this is just pointless. We are all basically all alone and all at sea and must, therefore, make the most of whatever happens in any way we can. To this end, I am going to try and prove or bust a few health myths, in order to help/hinder you on whatever route you choose to take in 2023.…
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Did you have a company Christmas party last year? No, thought not. The year before? Definitely not. By now, everyone has forgotten the rules and how to behave. So, here’s a quick reminder. Christmas is the time of year when amateurs are often forced to party like professionals. It’s not their fault, but the annual shenanigans can leave a trail of victims in their wake. Here are a few pointers to help you through the festive period with, hopefully, your…
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Can England beat France in the quarter finals? Who cares? It took the world 12 years to realize that awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar was an incredibly bad idea, but since the football actually started on the 20th November, political and social concerns have been widely forgotten in what is turning into a memorable celebration of international sport, in the run-up to Christmas. Brazil, France and Argentina remain the favourites to lift the the Jules Rimet trophy on…
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Twitter is an excellent forum for bullies. It allows them to vent their impotent fury onto others they don’t agree with. In many ways it is a democratic leveller. Unlike the typical hierarchy at work. How would you feel if your boss told you to; “Slit your throat”, or; “Jump out the window”? Not too happy I’d imagine; but that’s what Gavin Williamson, former minister of HMR’s government shouted at one of his officials. Williamson has quit, vowing to clear…
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The two most boring questions are: “Who will be the next Doctor Who?”, followed by: “Who will be the next James Bond?” Then any questions about the royal family. But there is a new one. And that is: “What is quiet quitting?” Originally coined in 2009, it simply means, going to work for your contracted hours, doing what you are asked to do, and nothing more. Since lockdown, it has come to prominence and is a hot topic of conversation. …
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People who are overweight are less likely to be hired, are lower paid, have fewer opportunities and are often bullied in the workplace. And it is women who bear the brunt of the discrimination. After Karen had gained weight, her boss told her she could no longer work as a receptionist. She was sent to work in the post room instead. “He told me the news during a team meeting – it wasn’t even in a private interview,” she says.…
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