It’s becoming a familiar theme in TV dramas – the London detectives who move to quiet provincial towns but find themselves yearning for “the big cases and exciting days of old”. “Be careful what you wish for!” said Lucy Mangan in The Guardian by way of advice to these fictionalContinue Reading

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For people with mental illness, drugs and alcohol can be a key survival strategy. I’ve learned they shouldn’t have to ‘get clean’ to get treatment

Ground Picture/Shutterstock A decade ago, while working in a women’s prison, I met a young woman whose story would leave an indelible mark on me. She had endured severe abuse at the hands of men, and I was initially concerned that, as a male social worker, my presence might rekindleContinue Reading

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How long before quantum computers can benefit society? That’s Google’s US$5 million question

Bartlomiej K. Wroblewski / Shutterstock Google and the XPrize Foundation have launched a competition worth US$5 million (£4 million) to develop real-world applications for quantum computers that benefit society – by speeding up progress on one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, for example. The principles of quantum physics suggestContinue Reading

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In the competitive landscape of modern business, no company thrives in isolation. As Troy Renkemeyer emphasizes, the synergy created through strategic partnerships and collaborations can catalyze substantial growth and innovation. In this examination of effective business networking, we will explore how the mutual exchange of resources, expertise, and markets betweenContinue Reading

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The rise of HRIS analytics signifies a transformative shift in HR management, leveraging data and advanced techniques to optimize organizational strategies. Known as people or workforce analytics, it offers insights into various HR functions such as recruitment and performance management. Despite its benefits, handling vast data requires careful assessment. HRISContinue Reading

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