Digital Business Psychologist
Graham Jones 
It’s a crazy world out there, isn’t it? Yesterday, we had Israel in combat with Iran. Meanwhile, Putin keeps bombing the Ukrainians. In the USA, the Government is constantly at odds with various groups. And here in the UK, planners in Wiltshire wanted to argue about whether a former pub …
If you have ever been in a meeting and people start getting tetchy, there’s a chance someone will have said, “I think we should sleep on it before making a decision”. When everyone in the room is tired, because the meeting has gone on too long, tempers will inevitably get …
If you passed me driving on the A34 to work the other day, you could have witnessed me shouting at the radio. “For goodness’ sake,” I said (or words to that effect), “these business people need to get real.” My outburst was because there was a discussion about the “need” …
On Thursday morning, as I travelled to work, I have to admit that I was not paying full attention to the interviews on the radio. However, one suddenly caught my ear when the reporter told the interviewee, “That’s just crazy”. It turned out that the individual was a football fan …
This week I had a really special day. On Wednesday, I accompanied my wife, Cathy, to Buckingham Palace. She had been invited to a Royal Garden Party in recognition of her 21 years of continuous service as a school governor. It was a fabulous day and one that I will …
There’s a good chance you check your emails after work. Indeed, almost half the working population logs into their work email during their family time at home. Work never seems to stop for many people. According to the latest “Modern Families Index” employees are finding it increasingly hard to “switch …
Last weekend, Rory Mcllroy won the US Masters golf championship to much international applause and a nice cheque for $4.2m. I saw a much younger Mcllroy at the 2011 Open Championship, held in the pouring rain at the Royal St George’s Club in Sandwich, Kent. My son was 12 years …
I’ve had a few days off work this week. It’s that time of year when I need to use up my holiday allocation; otherwise, it cannot be carried over, and I would lose out. On the first day of my break, I was invited to take part in the celebrations …
Yesterday, my son was chatting with me during a break from his online work. He said, “I really like my new boss.” Apparently, this manager encourages all staff to prioritise work-life balance. He believes people are most productive when they are not working flat out. He is right. Earlier this …
Psychological research suggests that AI chatbots have a significant influence on human behavior and emotions. As technology advances, more people are engaging with these digital entities in various settings, from customer service to mental health support. Understanding the effects of interacting with AI chatbots is crucial, as it can have …
If you were the Prime Minister, I doubt you would choose to make the most important announcement of your year standing in the pouring rain getting drenched. Whatever your political leanings, I suspect you reckon that Rishi Sunak looked a complete drip when he announced the UK would go to …
Today is “International Museum Day,” and I suspect the folk down at South Kensington, the home of several museums in London, will be celebrating. Of the world’s top five most visited museums, three are in London, with the Natural History Museum at the top. But I have an idea that …
It hardly seems a year since the excitement of having the Eurovision Song Contest hosted in Liverpool. Well, here we are 12 months later, and there is no less excitement in the Jones household even though the competition has moved on to Malmo, Sweden. Tonight, I’ll be one of the …
With Artificial Intelligence (AI) becoming increasingly prevalent in various aspects of our lives, it is a good idea to delve into the psychological mechanisms that underpin its development and application. Understanding how AI interacts with human behaviour, emotions, and decision-making processes can shape the way we design, regulate, and utilise …
Millions of people did not wake up for work this week because Apple failed to make the alarm on their iPhones work correctly. This is not good news for the company, which reported a record fall in sales this week for the past year. I am fond of telling people …