Bartleby Research
This newsletter is at the intersection of research about people, work and time; for HR that's "hiring talent" and for Procurement that would be "buying time".
Mary and I believe that industry insights are locked away behind paywalls. Traditional research firms operate as gatekeepers; their findings guarded by paywalls and their objectivity routinely compromised by corporate sponsorships.
The result is an ecosystem where unbiased intelligence is a sponsored luxury - while the many are left with information that is often dated, inaccessible, or influenced by the very vendors it claims to analyze. This model is broken.
AI plus gumption and persistence is here to break it loose.
Manifesto
I believe knowledge should be a utility, not a luxury. The insights that shape this 'Total Talent and Services' market should be open and accessible to everyone, from an independent consultant to the Fortune 500 executive.
I believe in radical independence. Our research is not for sale. We accept no sponsorships, no vendor payments, and no advertising. Our only commitment is to the data and to you, our reader. This freedom from financial influence.
I believe AI is the great equalizer. The world is awash with publicly available data. In the past, only the largest firms had the resources to collect and analyze it. Today, artificial intelligence gives us the power to synthesize vast amounts of information, identify trends, and uncover insights with unprecedented speed and scale.
I am not a research house with legions of analysts. It's me plus contributors and my knowledge and AI models. The outcome is nimble, modern research group built for the digital age.
The process combines human expertise with a powerful AI engine. This engine continuously scans, reads, and analyzes thousands of public data sources... from market reports and financial filings to industry news and professional forums. Our human experts then guide this analysis, adding the crucial layer of nuance, context, and strategic thinking that only comes from deep industry experience.
This AI-augmented model allows me to cut through the noise, challenge outdated narratives, and deliver what matters most: clear, independent, and actionable intelligence to help you make better decisions.
Join me in building a more transparent and informed market.