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Few issues in the U.S. today are as controversial as diversity, equity and inclusion—commonly referred to as DEI.This post was originally published on this site

Wellness tourism is booming. Think yoga retreats in Bali, digital detox weekends in a rainforest, or a break on a luxury island to “find yourself.”This post was originally published on this site

Cornell University-led research published in The Economic Journal shows that introducing paper business telephone directories—similar to the Yellow Pages—in Tanzania boosted sales revenue by 104% for listed businesses and increased the number of sales and […]

Supervisors yell to boost employee performance, reinforce status as “the boss.” They don’t feel bad about it.This post was originally published on this site

World No Tobacco Day, recognized annually on May 31 and led by the World Health Organization, is a global health campaign created to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and advocate for […]

A groundbreaking new study published in the Strategic Management Journal uncovers a powerful and practical strategy to address the longstanding underrepresentation of Black women in the tech startup world: working at startups before founding one.This […]

Researchers have proposed transforming the narrative around ultra-processed foods by mirroring the strategies that have successfully reshaped public perceptions of tobacco. The work is published in the journal Obesity.This post was originally published on this […]

New research from the University of Bath has identified an unexpected side-effect of the imposition of trade tariffs—they focus cash-strapped managers’ minds on efficiency and improve their investment decisions.This post was originally published on this […]

Artificial intelligence could be a game changer for small businesses struggling to secure loans—even in areas without access to a brick-and-mortar bank branch—according to a new study from the University of Missouri.This post was originally […]

New research finds that the more compassionate people are, the better able they are to deal with broken promises in the workplace. Specifically, the study suggests that compassion makes employees tougher: more emotionally resilient, higher […]