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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

ChatGPT tells me that a hot cross bun in 1733 (when it might cost one a penny) should now cost about 88p. Meaning a modern hot cross bun is actually a bit of a bargain Graph below. Please feel free to check its workings. chatgpt.com/share/67feb1...

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Feeling exceptionally lucky and excited to see Nate Bargatze tonight. Rapidly became my favourite comedian. Not edgy, not attempting to offend. It's like if comedy was a nice spring day. youtube.com/watch?v=MOm7...

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Nate Bargatze on How To Order Artisanal Coffee

YouTube video by Netflix Is A Joke

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Happy with the timing of this Cheeky little bit of sun

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

My favourite story from this week's HR People Pod www.cipd.org/uk/knowledge... was when we talked about body doubling and accountability partners. A gym where gym partners each took one of the other person's shoes to improve commitment to being on time. You don't want to let someone down

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CIPD | HR People Pod

Listen to episodes of the HR People Pod, CIPD’s new fortnightly podcast series offering expert insights on topical stories impacting the world of work.

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

My name is Alexander Paddington. Alexander Paddington I love bread with marmalade on No need for a plate My sandwich is great

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CIPD Policy @cipdpolicy.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Lizzie Crowley looks at the progress of the reforms and strategies the UK Government is putting in place to boost job creation and skills development, in her @cipd.bsky.social Policy Update article. www.cipd.org/uk/views-and...

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CIPD | Briefing | Skills and industrial strategy: Recent changes and future direction

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

I found this strangely hypnotic

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Twitter did used to have some quality content in days gone by...

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

"Technology is perhaps like food. It's necessary, but your benefit from it will be shaped by your relationship with it, that will determine the extent to how you are nourished. Your ability to select what you choose to consume responsibly and with understanding" Loved this from Sarah Hemminger

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Spill tea. End up with portrait of facehugger. Mini-adventure

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

11 years ago. When my daughter told nursery I could shoot fire from my hands. And when they told me that when I picked her up I just said 'Yup' and walked off.

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

There should be a special term for people who are overly confident, based on limited domain knowledge, of when the Dunning-Kruger Effect might properly apply.

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a man wearing a yellow jacket and a panda t-shirt says " meta meta "

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

It's confusing when real life looks like a stock photo

A bridge in central London with pedestrians crossing it

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

If you want to know what's happened with the labour market then you could do worse than check out our latest @cipd.bsky.social Labour Market Outlook. Either by clicking below or flicking through most reputable media outlets. It's been a busy few days for the team

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Really enjoyed this story. Had no idea this had happened and it's a lovely example of someone being well known for their thinking coming short in real life...

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Nick @nickcourt.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Here is one for the HR folk, the people people and the...well it's just for them really Each year we run the state of the people profession, and the 2025 survey is live now! Please do take part, 5 mins of your lovely time 🙏🏻 survey.pxhub.io/r/SOTPP25

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Survey Platform - The People Experience Hub

The People Experience Hub Survey Platform

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

The new @cipd.bsky.social podcast is out and it's a ##TheTraitors special. Is it like work? Not really. Was it fun finding comparisons? Totally. Hope you enjoy it HR People Pod | CIPD search.app/TgG9h4mZ9zcZ...

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Chatting to someone about the cost of investing in tech within the fruit and veg supply chain Apparently it's not small potatoes

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SharonGChiara @sharongchiara.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Musing across #HRHour the first here, which I missed🤦‍♀️, on catch up & Look what I spied, lots of chat about #AI obvs & still worth a listen I'm sure 👇🦉

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

German banknotes in descending order. Going through random family boxes Bottom note is 2 marks Top note is 200,000,000 marks

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

1. Recording first @cipd.bsky.social podcast of the year. It's a Traitors special. 2. It's chilly

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

I split my haircuts between two barbers. One near work and one near home. Wondering if they both think my hair grows at half the rate normal people's hair does.

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

I like the idea of smart glasses that can remind me of the things I promised to change Like the coaching feature in Teams ('You are speaking too fast') becoming personalised 'You said you'd ask more open questions' I've no objection to technology helping me better. Whether at work or outside.

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

1. Paddington is an import. And 2. We should aim for 10-12%

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

For anyone wanting to catch up on Advent Blogs

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Gary Cookson @garycookson.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

My next book Making Hybrid Working Work comes out on 3 January - pre-order from www.koganpage.com/hr-learning-... See what Sue Murkin had to say about it when she kindly reviewed an early copy for me... #MakingHybridWorkingWork

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

"...now the title is official, and no bird is more deserving." Release the 'bird most deserving' ranking methodology. I demand transparency. Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years

The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, but it never had an official status in the country's 248-year history.

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

A plot hole in Elf? I'd assumed it was a documentary until the Daily Mail stepped in to save my embarrassment

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

It's inevitable that, after 32 years, some of the pigeons will have passed away

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

It's impossible to overstate how many pieces there are in a 4000 piece puzzle

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Emma Burnell @emmaburnell.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

This is your annual reminder to watch Trading Places.

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

For all of the talk about being Evidence Based... @jonnygiff.bsky.social playing the Werewolf game (like Traitors) is genuinely all over the place. 'I don't have any evidence for this, but...'

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a man in a suit says traitor you are a traitor

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

RFU pay row: Tom Ilube steps down as chair with Sir Bill Beaumont coming in as interim chair One for Pay and Reward types. It's rare to see an LTIP hit the sports news pages. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...

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RFU pay row: Tom Ilube steps down as chair with Sir Bill Beaumont coming in as interim chair

Tom Ilube steps down as Rugby Football Union chairman amid an executive pay row, with Sir Bill Beaumont appointed as interim chair.

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David D'Souza @dds180.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

"You wouldn't like me when I'm Indy"

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