Whether it was a gold star on our school work or a packet of sweets from our grandparents, a reward was always something we worked hard to earn. A recent study has shown that this drive that takes over us when we are promised an award can be beneficial. Stuart Hyland from Hay Group,the[...]
The human mind is programmed to analyze and judge almost anything from people, to items of clothing, songs, food etc. A study was carried out to see if as humans we rate each other by simply looking at facial expressions. Can one look at a picture and judge if someone is cooperative or not?[...]
Envy may play an important role in what the brain gives most attention to, as well as one’s memory. One experiences envy as an intricate blend of distasteful psychological states such as inferiority, injustice, and resentment. These emotions are generally hidden due to the fact that we don’t[...]
KONNEKT Search and Selection was on Campus for the 8th edition of the Careers’ Convention organized by KSU and AIESEC. An interactive talk was delivered by Josef Said, one of KONNEKT’s directors to a crowd of over 60 students who jam-packed the KSU common room. The session focused on giving[...]
For a number of organisations (user undertakings) using agency staff can be ideal, especially when there is a need for emergency temporary cover. It can cost more than employing a temporary staff member directly, but a big benefit is that all of the administration is handled by the[...]
Hiring the right person: Is it as easy as choosing between good and bad? Present anyone with the two apples above and ask them to choose one to eat. The likelihood is the vast majority will lean towards the apple on the right. The decision is prompted by the visual, tactile and olfactory[...]