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Efforts to “decouple” U.S. supply chains from China are only taking hold in industries where American firms can shift production to allied or politically aligned countries, according to new research by scholars at the University […]

Working from home has become a fixture of Australian work culture, but its effect on mental health is still widely debated.This post was originally published on this site

In times of economic upheaval, investors can get a clearer picture of the stock market’s future performance if they tune into how corporate insiders are trading stocks in their own companies.This post was originally published […]

Managers’ narcissistic tendencies may fundamentally affect whether a company makes risky or safe moves as a response to the firm’s above-aspiration performance, according to a new study published in Strategic Management Journal. In a study […]

For many of us, any kind of shopping is stressful enough. The anxiety, however, really kicks in when you must purchase something you’re going to share with another person.This post was originally published on this […]

Under the title “Exploring Culture(s) of Sustainability at Higher Education Institutions: A Systematic Review of Concepts and Pathways,” the project Culture of Sustainability at Higher Education Institutions (KuNaH) systematically analyzed the scientific literature on sustainability […]

Eight out of 10 people in Spain admit to being satisfied with their jobs, according to a survey by the 40dB Institute. But what would happen if these same workers were asked about their emotions […]

A new study by UCL researchers has revealed the challenges faced by London’s 1.3 million night workers, including pay inequality, health problems, transport difficulties, safety concerns and a lack of workplace dignity.This post was originally […]

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the pace at which both employees and employers developed experience with telework. How has this changed employees’ views on teleworking? Researchers at UGent@Work conducted a follow-up study to their authoritative survey […]

In media coverage, individuals’ membership in minority groups, such as their country of origin, is often explicitly mentioned. In contrast, majority membership is usually not highlighted. Does this reflect prejudice against minorities?This post was originally […]