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AI won’t fix your leadership communication, but it might expose it
Should enterprise-wide communications be handed over to AI? In this exclusive Op-Ed, digital workplace and future of work specialist, Sharon O’Dea, explains that the issue isn't whether to use AI for leadership comms - it's what you're actually asking it to do. Link: https://www.unleash.ai/strategy-and-leadership/ai-wont-fix-your-leadership-communication-but-it-might-expose-it/ :Cat-N
Good Practice Exchange meeting in Germany puts workplace well-being in the spotlight
EU-OSHA’s Good Practice Exchange meeting took place on 14–15 April at the Munich headquarters of official campaign partner Siemens AG, bringing partners together to share practical experience and fresh perspectives on workplace well-being. Across the two-day meeting, contributions from our German fo... Link: https://osha.europa.eu/en/oshnews/good-practice-exchange-meeting-germany-puts-workplace-well-being-spotlight :Cat-N
AI is destroying jobs – and the energy crisis could make that much worse | Larry Elliott
Every wave of new tech has come with a doomsday scenario. But governments just aren’t planning a human response on the scale required The transition to a world of artificial intelligence has given a whole new meaning to the concept that capitalism can only renew itself through creative destruction. ... Link: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/16/ai-destroying-jobs-energy-crisis-worse-doomsday-scenario :Cat-N
How to save Europe’s postal services – or let them die like Denmark’s
In Denmark, it is already too late. The postal service has ended after 400 years and with it 1,500 jobs. Letters are now delivered at high cost by a single private logistics company with a monopoly over critical infrastructure. Danish residents, especially the 271,000 digitally exempt individuals de... Link: https://euobserver.com/208473/how-to-save-europes-postal-services-or-let-them-die-like-denmarks/ :Cat-N
Bosses say AI boosts productivity – workers say they’re drowning in ‘workslop’
Workslop refers to AI-generated work that seems polished but is flawed and in need of heavy correctionsKen, a copywriter for a large, Miami-based cybersecurity firm, used to enjoy his job. But then the “workslop” started piling up.Workslop is an unintended consequence of the AI boom. It’s what happe... Link: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/14/ai-productivity-workplace-errors :Cat-N
Three HR decisions from ADP’s 2026 People at Work report
Employees are disengaged and concerned about job prospects, according to ADP’s survey of 39,000 global workers. Here's three ways that HR must take action to fix these issues and reap the rewards for the organization. Link: https://www.unleash.ai/strategy-and-leadership/three-hr-decisions-from-adps-2026-people-at-work-report/ :Cat-N
Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2026 Report: Three essential actions for HR leaders
Gallup’s latest State of the Global Workplace shows organizational structure and leadership is at the root of falling employee engagement and a lack of AI impact. UNLEASH looks at three key decisions in front of HR leaders uncovered by the report. Link: https://www.unleash.ai/strategy-and-leadership/gallups-state-of-the-global-workplace-2026-report-three-key-decisions-for-hr-leaders/ :Cat-N
IESE’s 40 best entrepreneurs under 40 for 2026
To date, IESE 40under40 award winners have created over 5,000 jobs, generated more than €600 million in revenue, and raised upwards of €1 billion Link: https://www.iese.edu/stories/iese-40under40-entrepreneurs-2026/ :Cat-N
Tech companies are cutting jobs and betting on AI. The payoff is far from guaranteed
AI experts say we’re living in an experiment that may fundamentally change the model of workSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxHundreds of thousands of tech workers are facing a harsh reality. Their well-paying jobs are no longer safe. Now that artificial in... Link: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/06/tech-layoffs-ai-work :Cat-N
Fed up with abstract jobs and wanting to slow down, career changers turn to ceramics
They spent years in higher education, landed skilled jobs and then changed course. A growing number of white-collar workers have left the open-plan office for craftwork, finding greater meaning with their hands in clay. Link: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/04/03/fed-up-with-abstract-jobs-and-wanting-to-slow-down-career-changers-turn-to-ceramics_6752070_19.html :Cat-N
Four Decades of Data Reveal a European Workforce Transformed Beyond Recognition
Eurofound's 2024 working conditions survey charts how digitalisation, demography, and climate change have reshaped European labour over 35 years. Link: https://www.socialeurope.eu/four-decades-of-data-reveal-a-european-workforce-transformed-beyond-recognition :Cat-N
LinkedIn Talent Connect: HR must adapt its mindset in the age of AI
UNLEASH attended LinkedIn's Talent Connect United Kingdom. The importance of mindset, adaptability and storytelling were the key themes of the London event keynotes and UNLEASH's exclusive interview with LinkedIn's Head of Global Talent Acquisition, Erin Scruggs. Link: https://www.unleash.ai/talent-acquisition/linkedin-talent-connect-hr-must-adapt-its-mindset-in-the-age-of-ai/ :Cat-N
7-Eleven cut time to hire from 10 to 3 days: What role did AI play?
Global convenience store giant 7-Eleven had a time to hire problem - it was taking too long and had the potential to affect bottom lines. In an exclusive interview, 7-Eleven's Head of Talent Acquisition, Rachel Allen, tells UNLEASH how the company improved hiring times and decision making. Link: https://www.unleash.ai/talent-acquisition/7-eleven-cut-time-to-hire-from-10-to-3-days-what-role-did-ai-play/ :Cat-N
MacBook Neo review: the budget Apple laptop powered by an iPhone chip
Snappy performance, high-quality screen, best-in-class keyboard and trackpad show cheaper can still be greatApple’s brand new entry-level laptop is powered by the chip from an iPhone and offers more than just the essential MacBook experience for a great price, putting the PC industry on notice.The M... Link: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/31/macbook-neo-review-budget-apple-laptop-iphone-chip :Cat-N
Denmark’s highly skilled workforce key to the country’s competitiveness
Denmark ranks fourth in the OECD for competitiveness, according to the Danish Chamber of Commerce’s latest competitiveness barometer which compares 35 OECD countries. Sweden and Finland are also among the top ten. A new report will throw fresh light on the Nordic region’s competitiveness. The post D... Link: https://www.nordiclabourjournal.org/denmarks-highly-skilled-workforce-key-to-the-countrys-competitiveness/ :Cat-N
Western Digital: Why HR leadership in the future of work must be intentional every step of the way
UNLEASH sits down for an interview with Katie Watson, CHRO at Western Digital, to find out why intentionality is the cornerstone of HR leadership strategy as AI and automation transformation both work and the workforce. Link: https://www.unleash.ai/strategy-and-leadership/western-digital-why-hr-leadership-in-the-future-of-work-must-be-intentional-every-step-of-the-way/ :Cat-N
French employees' cigarette breaks cost companies €5 billion a year, study estimates
The job search website Jobleads based its estimate on tobacco consumption, the number of employees, the smoking rate, the average length of breaks and salary data. However, the figure should be taken with caution. Link: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/employment/article/2026/03/21/french-employees-cigarette-breaks-cost-companies-5-billion-a-year-study-estimates_6751673_103.html :Cat-N
Highlights – EMPL ICM on "Human Work in the Digital Age" – Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
On 15 April, the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) in cooperation with the Directorate for Relations with National Parliaments will hold an Interparliamentary Committee Meeting (ICM) entitled: “Human Work in the Digital Age – artificial intelligence, new forms of working, and work-re... Link: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/en/product/product-details/20260319CAN77100 :Cat-N
Meetings with National Parliaments – Human Work in the Digital Age – 15-04-2026 – Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
The Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) in cooperation with the Directorate for Relations with National Parliaments will hold an Interparliamentary Committee Meeting (ICM) entitled: “Human Work in the Digital Age – artificial intelligence, new forms of working, and work-related stress”... Link: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/en/product/product-details/20260319MNP01782 :Cat-N
Inside China’s robotics revolution
How close are we to the sci-fi vision of autonomous humanoid robots? I visited 11 companies in five Chinese cities to find out Chen Liang, the founder of Guchi Robotics, an automation company headquartered in Shanghai, is a tall, heavy-set man in his mid-40s with square-rimmed glasses. His everyday ... Link: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/19/inside-chinas-robotics-revolution :Cat-N
In Focus – Psychology
Law, neuroscience, and authenticity by design: protecting users’ minds in the digital sphere
Contemporary digital technologies reshape human deliberation through micro-targeting, persuasive design, and algorithmic systems capable of anticipating and steering behaviour. Cognitive autonomy thus emerges as a central legal value. The analysis of the European normative framework, correlated with... Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1815392 :Cat-PS
Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the self-efficacy scale for physical education teacher education majors toward children with disabilities for Brazilian Portuguese
IntroductionThe participation of people with disabilities (PWD) in physical activity and sports is essential for social inclusion and health promotion. The self-efficacy perceived by professionals greatly influences the success of inclusive practices; higher confidence in adapting activities and add... Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1782205 :Cat-PS
From memes to mobile visual language: understanding generation Z's sticker use on WeChat
Stickers as a defining part of internet culture have shaped how Generation Z communicates and expresses themselves in daily life. This study investigates the motivations behinds Chinese young people use stickers on WeChat, one of China's most widely used mobile platforms. Drawing on survey data from... Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1730328 :Cat-PS
How mindfulness unlocks employee creativity: the role of workplace curiosity and performance feedback
IntroductionEmployee traits play an important role in influencing creativity; however, it remains unclear whether mindfulness— a dynamic and adaptive personal quality— facilitates creativity. Drawing on causal orientation theory and control theory, this study aims to develop a moderated mediation mo... Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1789515 :Cat-PS
Cognition might emerge from embodied “grip” with the world rather than abstract mental processes
A new paper challenges the traditional idea that the brain is simply a computer. Instead, it argues that human cognition and personality are built on embodied perception, relying on our ability to maintain a "grip" on reality. Link: https://www.psypost.org/cognition-might-emerge-from-embodied-grip-with-the-world-rather-than-abstract-mental-processes/ :Cat-PS
Men and women show different relative cognitive strengths across their lifespans
Moving beyond average test scores reveals distinct cognitive patterns: men consistently show a personal strength in math, while women show one in reading. A large new study finds these trends remain stable across 30 countries and all ages. Link: https://www.psypost.org/men-and-women-show-different-relative-cognitive-strengths-across-their-lifespans/ :Cat-PS
New research finds a persistent and growing leftward tilt in the social sciences
Artificial intelligence recently analyzed over half a million social science abstracts published since 1960. The results show a steady decline in political diversity, with academic research becoming increasingly left-leaning over the past six decades. Link: https://www.psypost.org/new-research-finds-a-persistent-and-growing-leftward-tilt-in-the-social-sciences/ :Cat-PS
Live music causes brain waves to synchronize more strongly with rhythm than recorded music
Your brain responds differently to live music. According to new research, brain waves lock onto live musical rhythms much more strongly than recorded tracks, creating a biological syncing process that makes live performances feel more pleasurable. Link: https://www.psypost.org/live-music-causes-brain-waves-to-synchronize-more-strongly-with-rhythm-than-recorded-music/ :Cat-PS
Personality and spatial familiarity interact to shape affective responses in urban parks: a VR study
With rapid urbanization, mental health issues among urban residents have become increasingly prominent, and urban parks as important green spaces hold potential value for promoting public mental health. However, prior research has largely focused on environmental physical characteristics, overlookin... Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1700552 :Cat-PS
Development and application of a scale for older patients’ perceived ageist behavior of medical staff in China
ObjectiveTo develop and validate the Older Patients’ Perceived Ageist Behavior of Medical Staff (OPABMS) Scale, assess the current status of OPABMS, and explore the association between OPABMS and older patients’ loyalty (OPL), thereby providing an evidence base for reducing ageism and improving pati... Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1791211 :Cat-PS
Exploring the lived experiences of mothers of disabled children with profound and multiple intellectual disabilities in Saudi Arabia: understanding caregiver empowerment
IntroductionCaring for profound and multiple intellectual disabilities (PIMDs) children presents greater challenges than caring for mild-to-moderate disabilities children. Therefore, the life experiences of mothers, frequently the primary caregivers of such children, constitute a rich source of prac... Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1626005 :Cat-PS
A matter of psychic life and death: reappraising the death drive and its link to psychosis through the prism of the free energy principle
This paper applies principles and perspectives emerging from free energy neuroscience to the psychoanalytic concept of the death drive. The aim is to offer a contemporary reappraisal of this controversial aspect of psychoanalytic theory and its link to psychosis. The paper begins with a review of th... Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1795266 :Cat-PS
Effects of green exercise on mental health: a systematic review and meta-analysis
IntroductionWith the increasing global prevalence of mental health issues, green exercise has emerged as a promising intervention, though its effectiveness remains uncertain. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to clarify the mental health benefits of green exercise by comparing its impact... Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1802759 :Cat-PS
The cross-sectional study on the association between physical exercise and restrained eating among Chinese college students: the chain mediating roles of emotional intelligence and perceived stress
BackgroundRestrained eating, a dietary pattern with potential health risks, is prevalent among college students. Although physical exercise is associated with restrained eating, the underlying psychological mechanisms remain unclear. This study examined the relationship between physical exercise and... Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1805606 :Cat-PS
Strengthening social belonging through VR-Based Group dance: a controlled trial with community-dwelling older women
BackgroundSocial belonging is a critical determinant of psychological well-being and healthy aging, yet it often declines among older women due to social, physical, and contextual barriers. Innovative, engaging, and socially meaningful interventions are needed to address social isolation in this pop... Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1776343 :Cat-PS
Increasing loneliness in Japan, 1983–2023: a cross-temporal meta-analysis
Loneliness and social isolation have become crucial in Japan, but research on how loneliness has changed over time is lacking. This study conducted a cross-temporal meta-analysis to address this gap. Studies were identified from PubMed, Web of Science, J-Stage, and CiNii; exclusion criteria were mis... Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1824941 :Cat-PS
Symptom-level interactions between digital addiction and psychological resources: a large-scale cross-validation study
BackgroundDigital addiction in adolescents is often conceptualized as a latent construct, masking the complex interplay between specific symptoms and psychological resources. This study aims to map the specific symptom-level interactions between digital addiction (Social Media Addiction, Nomophobia)... Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1760981 :Cat-PS
The impact of transactive memory systems on innovation performance in undergraduate teams
BackgroundTransactive Memory Systems (TMS) are widely recognized as an important mechanism for knowledge integration and collaborative performance in teams. However, limited research has examined how different TMS dimensions operate jointly in temporary undergraduate innovation teams, which are typi... Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1720641 :Cat-PS
The mediating role of self-regulation in the relationship between psychological resilience and computational thinking
IntroductionPsychological resilience and self-regulation are key psychological constructs that support learners' adaptation to challenges. Resilience provides the motivational foundation for persistence, while self-regulation enables planning, monitoring, and adjustment of strategies. Computational ... Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1714038 :Cat-PS
Editorial: Culture and emotion in educational dynamics, volume V
In Focus – Knowledge
How to teach the same skill to different robots
16.04.26 - A new framework developed by EPFL researchers makes it possible to teach a skill to robots with different mechanical designs, allowing them to carry out the same task safely without rewriting code for each. In today’s manufacturing environments, upgrading a robot fleet often means startin... Link: https://actu.epfl.ch/news/how-to-teach-the-same-skill-to-different-robots :Cat-K
Humans as a Legal Technology: Rethinking the human/machine distinction in public administration
The lecture series Humanity in the Automated State continued on 9 April 2026 at Leiden Law School with Professor of Public Law, Ida Koivisto from the University of Helsinki, an expert in the digitalisation of public administration, general administrative law, and the legitimation strategies of publi... Link: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2026/04/humans-as-a-legal-technology-rethinking-the-human-machine-distinction-in-public-administration :Cat-K
Brain scan can reveal the risk of psychiatric hospitalisation
The brain’s reaction to negative emotions may help predict which people with depression or bipolar... Link: https://news.ku.dk/all_news/2026/04/brain-scan-can-reveal-the-risk-of-psychiatric-hospitalisation_kopi/ :Cat-K
From chants to a voice: how young workers organised
‘All the groceries, but not a fig for young workers’, read a banner during the occupation of Ahold’s headquarters in 1981. ‘For a long time, young workers were not taken seriously, but they managed to put themselves on the map’, says historian Rosa Kösters. Link: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2026/04/from-chants-to-a-voice-how-young-workers-organised :Cat-K
Faith-based initiatives increase religiosity and conservatism in the United States
When states introduce legislation in favor of religious organizations, citizens begin to attend church... Link: https://news.ku.dk/all_news/2026/04/faith-based-initiatives-increase-religiosity-and-conservatism-in-the-united-states/ :Cat-K
Between street culture and care: young people in hybrid worlds
Young people in forensic practice navigate between street culture, digital networks and care; worlds that are increasingly intertwined. This calls for a different way of seeing and acting. Dual PhD candidate Jeffrey Jhanjan explores how professionals can better understand and support these young peo... Link: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2026/04/between-street-culture-and-care-young-people-in-hybrid-worlds :Cat-K
How cholera bacteria swap defenses against viruses
10.04.26 - EPFL researchers show that cholera bacteria can exchange protective genes, including antiviral immune systems, when they live in aquatic environments. The finding helps explain how these pathogens survive viral attacks and evolve in marine habitats. Like most bacteria, Vibrio cholerae liv... Link: https://actu.epfl.ch/news/how-cholera-bacteria-swap-defenses-against-viruses :Cat-K
Danish soldiers to receive mental training: New programme aims to strengthen both mental health and readiness
A new research-based programme is designed to equip Danish soldiers to cope with stress – both... Link: https://news.ku.dk/all_news/2026/04/danish-soldiers-to-receive-mental-training/ :Cat-K
Lund University to recruit more leading international researchers
The record-breaking 2025 recruitment drive resulted in leading researchers from around the world choosing Lund University. The University is now launching a new initiative and is… Link: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-recruit-more-leading-international-researchers :Cat-K
New twin study highlights the power of genetics
New twin research shows that innate IQ plays a major role in predicting your future socio-economic status. The study, which follows twins during the crucial early adult years,… Link: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-twin-study-highlights-power-genetics :Cat-K
How scientists prepare expeditions in remote environments
30.03.26 - Scientific expeditions require months of planning before scientists can acquire the first data. A bark cuts through the Arctic silence, waking Anna up. She slept only three hours after collecting the last sample. Anna reaches for her rifle, exits the tent, and steps onto the midnight ice.... Link: https://actu.epfl.ch/news/how-scientists-prepare-expeditions-in-remote-envir :Cat-K
Variable-stiffness endoscopes enable treatment in hard-to-reach areas
27.03.26 - Thanks to next-generation endoscope technology developed at EPFL, surgeons can navigate hard-to-reach areas of the human body with extreme precision, enabling new minimally invasive procedures. Minimally invasive surgery is now standard practice for a range of conditions, and it’s made po... Link: https://actu.epfl.ch/news/variable-stiffness-endoscopes-enable-treatment-in :Cat-K
Ranking: ETH Zurich still the world’s best university in Earth Sciences
In 16 disciplines, the university ranks among the 10 best in the world. In addition to Earth Sciences, it also achieves an outstanding ranking in Architecture, Civil and Structural Engineering, and Environmental Sciences. These are the latest results of the QS World University Rankings according to ... Link: https://ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/eth-news/news/2026/03/eth-zurich-still-the-worlds-best-university-in-earth-sciences.html :Cat-K
Master's students organise graduate conference ‘Who is Asian?’
Master's students Adam El Amraoui, Eesha Sheel, Frieda Chen and Lawrence Kurowski are organising a graduate conference. On March 26, students will gather to ponder definitions of belonging both within Asia and among Asian diasporic communities. Link: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2026/03/masters-students-organise-graduate-conference-who-is-asian :Cat-K
“The knowledge is there—it takes humans to put it into perspective”
19.03.26 - Christian Lafforgue knows only too well how a professor can influence a student’s academic decisions. He believes that a good teacher is one with a keen sense of humanity. He was named best teacher in the electrical engineering section for 2025. “Ever since I started taking your class, I’... Link: https://actu.epfl.ch/news/the-knowledge-is-thereit-takes-humans-to-put-it-in :Cat-K
AI was supposed to ease doctors’ workload – instead they spend hours correcting errors
AI‑powered clinical documentation was meant to streamline work at Danish hospitals. But in practice,... Link: https://news.ku.dk/all_news/2026/03/ai-was-supposed-to-ease-doctors-workload--instead-they-spend-hours-correcting-errors/ :Cat-K
When hydrogen locks ice into a quantum dance
17.03.26 - Deep inside giant planets, water and hydrogen are squeezed to enormous pressures. Researchers at EPFL show that under these conditions, ice can trap hydrogen molecules and force them into an unusual quantum dance. Hydrogen hydrates are solid, ice-like crystalline materials that traps hydr... Link: https://actu.epfl.ch/news/when-hydrogen-locks-ice-into-a-quantum-dance :Cat-K
Apertus powers in-house AI translation for Ticino
17.03.26 - Multiple languages, sensitive documents, and strict privacy rules: for employees of the Canton of Ticino, automated translation is not trivial. The administration is now introducing an in-house translation system based on Switzerland’s Apertus large language model - keeping both sensitive... Link: https://actu.epfl.ch/news/apertus-powers-in-house-ai-translation-for-ticino :Cat-K
How churches balance faith and buildings preservation
Church attendance is in long-term decline, threatening the financial stability of magnificent church buildings. Research at Cambridge Judge Business School, in collaboration with the Diocese of Ely, focuses on how church custodians respond to tensions between churches as places of worship and the fi... Link: https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/2026/how-churches-balance-faith-and-buildings-preservation/ :Cat-K
Neanderthal prey: elephant teeth preserve 125,000-year-old record of movement and diet
Fossil teeth can preserve remarkable information, much like a biological identity card with data about the lives of individuals tens of thousands of years ago. By analyzing teeth, a new study published in Science Advances reconstructed the life history of four straight-tusked elephants (Palaeoloxodo... Link: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2026/03/neanderthal-prey-elephant-teeth-preserve-125000-year-old-record-of-movement-and-diet1 :Cat-K
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