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The nudge is a technique devised by Nobel Prize winner Richard Thaler used by governments and other organisations to change people’s behaviour in a simple, low-cost way. It was originally applied in behavioural economics, but nudges are now used in a variety of fields to lead people toward desirable [...]

We all want to live long, happy, and healthy lives, but reaching a ripe old age fit as a fiddle takes some work. As well as basic care for our bodies and minds like physical exercise and healthy eating, doctors and psychologists agree that the best way to avoid [...]

Many of my PMs have mentioned that their companies are allowing them to work from home until September. This measure is sure to be a great help to everyone with family responsibilities. So many aspects of our lives have been turned upside down, and juggling dependent children, elderly relatives [...]

In the throes of a pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement has experienced unprecedented impetus in its fight for freedom, liberation, and justice. Poverty, among other factors, has caused the black community to be worse hit by COVID-19 than some other groups. Still, despite the danger of infection, the [...]

The extraordinary measures to tame the Covid-19 pandemic are almost over. Staying at home may have been hell for some, it was a godsend for me. While some whinged about their lock-down hairdos and spent all day slouching on the sofa watching Netflix, I signed up for a lifestyle and [...]

On June 13th 2020, GB-School / Language Consulting celebrates its 25th anniversary and looks back on many interesting and eventful years! Founded in 1995 by Managing Director Gavin Bryson, who started as a “language trainer“, the company has developed steadily over the years and has continued to broaden and [...]

We are being asked to cover our faces to prevent the pandemic, which is inconvenient and stuffy, but hardly a sacrifice. People have always worn for ceremonies or for religious or for fun at celebrations and to even scare the enemy during wars. Some workers are already used to [...]

Norak once again achieves recertification for the ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17100:2015 standards, passing with flying colours an audit carried out by the certification body TÜV Rheinland. This year, as well as annual monitoring audits, it was time to go through the process of re-certifying our quality assurance system. [...]

First of all, congratulations to you for staying in and protecting our health services and our seniors. Despite reports of ‘covidiots’ who go out and make fools of themselves, the vast majority of the world is staying in, tired of staring at computer and TV screens. You might be [...]