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Swedish labor market consensus is far from the whole story, says researcher
Twentieth century Swedish labor market policy was not solely shaped by inter-class cooperation, but also by tough conflicts. Industrial rationalization... Read more
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Study reveals the existence of a hidden 'pink tax' in digital advertising
Advertisers systematically pay more to show online ads to women than to men, especially in highly developed nations, according to... Read more
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Perceived warmth, competence predict callback decisions in meta-analysis of hiring experiments
Perceived warmth and competence predict the influence of race, gender and age on callback decisions, suggesting social perceptions might underlie... Read more
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Study shows entrepreneurs should tweak their pitches based on how innovative their idea is
In a study examining styles of pitching ideas to audiences, researchers found that pitches promoting radical ideas are better received... Read more
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Looking for an 'outside the box' hire? You might get a rule-bending narcissist
Employers and recruiting firms aiming for high-performing self-starters frequently sprinkle job postings with terms like "ambitious," "thinks outside the box,"... Read more
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Living in America's wealthiest communities may not make you safer
One of the privileges the wealthiest Americans enjoy is living wherever they want. But new research published in Risk Analysis... Read more
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A gendered social innovation framework for tourism-led development initiatives
Gendered social innovation is a crucial process that intertwines social change with female entrepreneurship, empowerment, and the evolution of work... Read more
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Return-to-work programs may have a hidden cost to women, according to study
Researchers explored experiences of professional women re-entering the workforce after taking time off for family reasons. The research focused on... Read more
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Employee ownership models can increase worker productivity and well-being
A new paper examines how high-quality jobs can increase innovation and productivity. It found that higher pay does motivate workers,... Read more
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Audience preferences for digital classical music events: New study identifies three groups of concert stream user
The circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic have acted as a catalyst for the development of new digital concert formats—from Twitter... Read more
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New paradigm in volunteering: How organizations can adapt to 'neither-growing-nor-fading' brand relationships
Researchers from Emlyon Business School and HEC Montreal published a new Journal of Marketing study that examines the new breed... Read more
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Study examines how tourists respond when they encounter feelings of anger or fear while traveling
Think of the last advertisement that you saw for Disney World. Was it filled with sunshine, smiles and interactive character... Read more
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New study reevaluates the fight-or-flight concept in the context of human conflict
Research published in the International Journal of Management Concepts and Philosophy has looked at the concept of "fight-or-flight", a behavioral... Read more
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Research examines 18 to 35-year-olds' motivation to swap clothes on a large scale
The fashion industry is responsible for nearly 10% of global carbon emissions and is the second largest polluter in the... Read more
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Companies that mitigate climate change reduce their cost of capital, finds study
The climate crisis is hitting home with more frequent extreme weather events. Companies, particularly those in high-emission industries, are major... Read more