Bonus systems often fail to motivate because they create uncertainty, undermine intrinsic commitment, and can encourage unethical behaviour. Sustainable performance comes from autonomy, fairness, trust and purpose, rather than transactional rewards.

Russia increasingly relies on irregular formations— making up nearly 40% of deployed forces in Ukraine. This hybrid model extends Moscow’s warfighting capacity while undermining professionalism, complicating deterrence, and posing enduring post-war risks.

This article discusses nine key employee benefits and perks that enhance retention, emphasizing the importance of mental health support, general perks and flexible work arrangements in building long-term loyalty from employees.

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is developing manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) concepts, focusing on enhancing software and algorithms to integrate autonomous systems into air operations, differing from the U.S. approach that emphasizes advanced autonomy.

Unmanned systems with radiation detectors allow rapid, remote measurement of hazardous environments, reducing exposure risks for personnel, improving situational awareness, and enabling scalable, efficient responses during radiological incidents or emergency operations.

Un-crewed underwater vehicle (UUV) technology, initially designed for marine conservation, is being repurposed for covert maritime surveillance and potential military applications. This shift underscores the dual-use nature of emerging technologies and their implications for modern navies.

High-performing middle managers are essential talent managers. Unfortunately, many organisations burden them with administrative tasks and insufficient autonomy; undermining leadership, morale, and retention precisely when adaptable management is most vital.

This article argues that memories, and the meaning we assign to them, are not fixed. Through memory reconsolidation, we can reframe past experiences, transform trauma into resilience, and reshape our personal narratives.

Little 'just in case' anxiety moments can accumulate into harmful cycles when safety behaviours, like repeated checking, provide temporary relief but reinforce worry. Recognising and resisting these urges prevents compulsion and supports emotional regulation.

This article explores how depression can both foster creative thinking and act as a barrier to action. The dual role suggests emotional states are nuanced and contextual, not universally negative.