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Algorithms have many applications. They make us think smarter, faster, and more efficiently. MIT System Design and Management graduate Ali Almossawi<\/a> has written a book about just that. A book that can help you solve some of the most basic problems you have in your life \u2013 using algorithms.<\/p>\n

Almossawi\u2019s book, \u201cBad Choices: How Algorithms Can Help You Think Smarter and Live Happier,\u201d solves issues like getting through the grocery list quicker, and having more people like your status on Facebook. His illustrated guide puts algorithmic thinking<\/a> into the realm of something we can all appreciate and use.<\/p>\n

But what is an algorithm? And why use it?<\/h3>\n

\"usingAn algorithm is a stepped process you work through, a set of rules that achieves something. Whilst normally you would assume algorithms relate to maths or computing, they can be applied to problems in everyday life. Almossawi believes they could help decide between varying ways of doing something.<\/p>\n

For example, choosing the most effective way to categorise your files for use. Algorithms aren\u2019t just for the benefit of computer scientists. Using algorithms more widely in daily life could be of real use.<\/p>\n

As he says, using algorithms is about efficiency. We are trying to achieve something. But we want it to take less time; we want it to be easier.<\/p>\n

Algorithms can simply everything from shopping to recruitment<\/h3>\n

For example, workforce management app Roubler uses an algorithm in order to speed up a number of processes. We used to have separate sections of our business dedicated to hiring<\/a> as opposed to payroll<\/a>, or onboarding<\/a> compared to progress tracking<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Roubler combines these sections into an easy-to-use app. It\u2019s a set of rules, a straightforward process that encompasses all aspects of workforce hiring and maintenance.<\/p>\n

This is some of what Almossawi is trying to explain in his book. As he explains, employing and using algorithms is important for thinking in terms of efficiency. Quality can also be important in terms of things such as love or experience. But algorithms help you optimize your time to hit a goal.<\/p>\n

When\u00a0hiring and organising a workforce, you aren\u2019t looking for a long and leisurely experience. You are looking to have your workforce where you need them as quickly as possible. It\u2019s no use spending so long recruiting, onboarding, and scheduling Santa\u2019s elves that they\u2019re ready two weeks after Christmas.<\/p>\n

Hiring is a fast game, and algorithms can achieve that speed in order to help you stay competitive.<\/p>\n

Algorithms are the smarter future<\/h3>\n

Almossawi points out that companies are beginning to use algorithms very well. Netflix, for example, has users watching shows as a result of their recommendation algorithm.\u00a0 If it\u2019s the way of the future, the quicker you get involved, the better.<\/p>\n

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