Everything the world’s biggest websites know about you
By Staff writer
Brands have been collecting our personal information ver websites for years, using it for marketing purposes so as to offer a better customer experience.
Tag: Surreal Business
Odd meeting tips from a satirical ex-Googler
When you haven’t had your fill of coffee and you just can’t seem to keep up with the daily office meeting, then fear not – there are ways to make you appear smart during such gatherings.
If you want to use scarcity techniques to increase sales then try learning from these firms
It might seem like shoppers are hesitating more before they commit to buying. This has a twofold effect: shoppers are missing out on deals and stores are losing sales – so what methods can you use to persuade them to make the purchase
Animal magnetism: “Conquering the workplace zoo
It doesn’t matter what kind of business you run; effective communication is vital for creating strong relationships with colleagues and customers alike. But do you ever feel that when it comes to engaging with some employees, something always seems to get lost in translation?
Sprinkle magic into your family life Harry Potter’s childhood home on sale
Like Hogwarts headmaster Professor Albus Dumbledore once said: “It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.” Well, Harry Potter fans will surely be over the moon to know they can now live inside the 4 Privet Drive home the boy wizard played by Daniel Radcliffe occupied in the Hollywood films.
I went to a Jewish wedding and it taught me some valuable business lessons
By Niraj Kapur
My wife and I have attended our first Jewish wedding and we had no idea what to expect, but a week later, we can’t stop talking about the incredible experience while I can’t help thinking about how it’s taught me a few valuable lessons about business (and pleasure).
You don’t need a Google frame of mind to attract talent in the future
When did our workspaces turn into playgrounds” Google’s Zurich HQ has a slide, while LinkedIn’s office is stocked with drums and guitars – but such perks may not be things staff will want in the future office.
It’s official: Swatch is trying to make Apple’s life hell
There’s a reason why Apple suddenly changed the name of its iWatch to the Apple Watch, and it all has to do with Swatch – a rival that may have it in for the tech brand.
The title of entrepreneur no longer holds a sway on whether you get right-swiped on Tinder
At the beginning of the year, dating app Tinder unveiled a new feature which enabled users to reveal their jobs – something it said had resulted in more matches to prospective partners. Six months later, it’s used the feature to find out which jobs are right-swiped most often.
The best messenger platforms ever invented
The pace of technological innovation and adoption seems to be accelerating faster and faster, and every year there are a lot of new apps and acronyms to familiarise ourselves with. This makes for exciting times for developers, consumers and end-users, but the quickening pace of obsolescence can be unnecessarily unforgiving.