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Distracted parenting is being blamed on phones, but does the evidence support the criticism?

Is digital distraction just another modern day parenting beat-up?

The evidence is still emerging about the psychological cost of mothers and fathers being distracted by phones and tablets

Put the phone down: it is not helping your anxiety

Constantly texting your friends about problems may be increasing your anxiety

Managing uncertainty is a critical component of resilience

Use of your phone can affect your attention in a number of ways

Five vital things you can’t do properly when you’re on your phone

In a recent RAC survey, 26% of UK 1,700 motorists reported using a handheld mobile phone while driving, despite it being illegal. In response, road safety charity Brake, argued that society’s phone “addiction” can have very serious consequences. A quick online search throws up many articles suggesting that people are “glued” to their smartphones and…

Why remote work makes business sense

Flexible work should not be a perk or a privilege. Implemented correctly, it benefits both company and employee

Making selection a game may help companies recruit more effectively

How computer games are revolutionising recruitment

Swapping traditional psychometric tests for game-based assessments has the potential to provide more accurate measures of cognitive ability – and increase the fun factor.