How to get the best out of AI? Focus on people
The conversation surrounding the risks and opportunities of AI remains complex and fraught with uncertainty. There is, as yet, no clear consensus among businesses, consumers, and regulators on its ground rules – at least certainly not in the UK. While AI offers transformative potential, the ability to address complex issues, quickly understand trends and huge data sets and provide effective…
Navigating labour market pressures by boosting productivity
The latest jobs data this week issued a clear signal that the UK labour market is set to cool further…
Listen: discussion on state of customer service on BBC Radio 5 Live
To mark the launch of Peter Cross’s new book, Start with the Customer, co authored by Jo Causon, The…
If people really are your most important asset, keeping them engaged is essential
Employee engagement is as critical as it has ever been for organisational success, and although the key ingredients that drive…
Unlocking potential to futureproof our workforce
This week, the Chancellor’s announcement of the Autumn Budget on 26 November has reignited conversations about the UK’s ability…
BBC Radio 5 Wake up to Money: Jo Causon discusses abuse of customer-facing workers
As part of her regular slot as business guest on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Wake up to Money, our…
Forbes Opinion Piece: Three Essential Qualities Of Effective Service Leaders
As part of her regular column with Forbes, our CEO Jo Causon discusses the key qualities of leaders who put…
Beyond the chatbot: The hidden potential of AI
The use of AI has featured heavily in the news again this week. In fact, you would have had…
Service with Respect: making abuse a standalone offence against all public-facing staff
At The Institute, we launched our Service with Respect campaign back in 2020 to shine a light on the issue…
Back to business and keeping momentum in the service agenda
This week’s latest inflation figures from the Office for National Statistics have issued a timely reminder of the difficult road ahead for…
Watch: Jo Causon returns to BBC Breakfast to discuss Service with Respect Campaign
Our CEO Jo Causon returned once more to the red sofa at BBC Breakfast, to discuss tour latest research and…
Listen: Jo Causon on BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme discussing our Service with Respect Campaign
Our CEO Jo Causon joined BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme to discuss our Service with Respect campaign to highlight and…
How the hospitality sector – and business in general – can capitalise on evolving consumer preferences
Traditionally, many of us jet off on holiday at this time of year, to make the most of the school…
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