Behavioural Research

Using Behavioural Insights to Improve How We Work: A BIG Difference BC 2023 Retrospective

Members of the BIG Difference BC Planning Committee and attendees reflect on BIG Difference BC 2023 and share their key takeaways in this retrospective blog.

Laying the foundations for a behavioural intervention project — Part Two

In this blog series, created for Experimentation Works, we will focus on the first two phases of our (BC BIG)’s RIDE Model for Behaviour Shift. This post, the second in the series, will cover the ‘research’ phase.

Laying the foundations for a behavioural intervention project — Part One

In this blog series, created for Experimentation Works, we will focus on the first two phases of our (BC BIG)’s RIDE Model for Behaviour Shift. This post, the first in the series, will cover the ‘scoping’ phase. While scoping is certainly nothing new to public servants, there are a few aspects of scoping a behavioural insights (BI) project that make it unique.

Bridging the Gap from Intention to Action in Conservation

In British Columbia, we identify with our expansive forests, soaring mountains, ocean shores, and fresh water. Where we sometimes get stuck — for many good reasons — is in making that connection between appreciating and valuing nature to taking action to protect it. Behavioural insights — or BI — can provide a bridge across that tricky space between intention (I want to protect nature that I value) and action (changing my actual behaviour to help make that happen). And BI can show us that sometimes, with just a little nudge in the right direction, we can make a big difference with even small actions.

Using Behavioural Insights to Help Unemployed British Columbians During COVID-19

Through its WorkBC program, the Ministry offers valuable job-seeking services. These include employment counselling and training support — even something as simple as looking over a resume. Services are free and WorkBC has a great track record of success. But for a variety of reasons, some clients delay applying.

To ensure timely uptake, the Ministry partnered with the BC Behavioural Insights Group.