John Thornton

John Thornton is the director of e-ssential Resources and an independent adviser on business transformation, financial management and innovation.

Recent articles

The accounting profession needs to perfect the art of adaptability

To continue to thrive, the accounting profession needs to embrace and continue to adapt to new... Read more
Facial recognition has its downsides as well as its advantages

Facial recognition software is a powerful tool but we need a legal framework before we can... Read more
The UK risks being overshadowed by China

John Thornton asks if the recent fears around security after the Huawei leak highlight a... Read more
Organisations must be accountable for algorithms they use

Key decisions are increasingly determined by computers but there is a growing sense of unease about... Read more
Prepare to seize the power of 5G

As well as eyewateringly fast speeds, 5G could revolutionise healthcare and cut billions off... Read more
Don’t let recruitment work against you

Get on board with hassle-free recruitment processes if you want to hire the best candidates and... Read more
We have to reimagine the world as Generation Z moves into the workforce

Changing technologies, skills and expectations will shape the workplace of the future as... Read more
How being helpful can lead to harm

Don’t rely on IT defences to shield your data – watch out for for social engineering, which... Read more
The reality of robot technology

Beyond the hype, robot process automation offers huge efficiency gains – as long as you approach it... Read more
From Olympic show to everyday future

With its show-stopping technology at the Winter Olympics, South Korea offers some lessons for a... Read more

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