MHR Labs

Introducing MHR Labs

Welcome to MHR Labs, where you can find the latest views from our team of experts, covering topics from AI Art and ChatGPT to work trends and digital transformation. You name it we’re here to talk about it.

Our expert teams from across the company, including data scientists and software engineers will explore new ideas and technologies that could impact the world of work in the future.

Discover this new world with us, read the articles, ask questions, send us feedback and suggestions for new topics to cover and also take part in our research projects.

Let’s go on a journey together.

Latest articles

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CogX and the Future of Learning

The MHR Labs team wrap-up their learnings from the CogXFestival in London, highlighting the focus on Generative AI and the importance of upskilling.

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Lessons learned from forecasting

Here's what we discovered while reviewing historic data to find patterns and predict what might be next.

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How could text to speech help me at work?

We test AI capabilities in text-to-speech and the potential uses in the workplace.

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Back to the office? What the data says about remote work

What are the numbers telling us about remote work, and what can we apply to our own businesses going forward?

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ChatGPT – How does ChatGPT deal with toxicity?

We dive deeper into one of the major limitations of ChatGPT.

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ChatGPT – Does ChatGPT pose a threat to my job?

We answer the key questions about ChatGPT and its implications on the workplace and wider society.

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AI Art – Quirky tools with a potential sting in their tail?

The research team has been trying to recreate our brand mascot using AI art – find out how successful they were.

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ChatGPT – It’s good to talk but beware of the response!

It's all the rage but is ChatGPT the answer to our copy prayers? In this article we get down and dirty with these AI chatbots.

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What does sustainability mean to your organisation?

Our graduate and apprentice team recently carried out some research into what sustainability means for customers, read the results.

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Do your line managers have the time and skills to support career development?

What would you think if we told you AI could help you show employees to grow and develop their career?

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What is upcoming in the business tech world in 2023?

Hannah Jeacock outlines her top three tech predictions for 2023 from the Lab.

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Identifying your flight risks

Surprise – one of your best employees has just resigned. Did you miss the signs? Could you have prevented it?

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This month we're asking...

If you had 100 interns working in your HR department, what tasks would you ask them to do?

i.e. What simple or high volume tasks, that do not need a high level of knowledge or experience, does your HR department do regularly?

Views from the Lab

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