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When we talk about diversity in business, it’s usually in moral or social terms—fairness, inclusion and representation. But our new research suggests diversity also pays off in a very practical way: helping companies make better […]

It’s an almost universally accepted truth that walking in well-lit areas is safer. But Aaron Chalfin, associate professor of criminology in Penn’s School of Arts & Sciences; John MacDonald, criminology professor and director of the […]

Macquarie University researchers have found social perceptions, not speech patterns, may explain why vocal fry is more often noticed—and criticized—in women.This post was originally published on this site

Suppose you’re a marketing consultant making $52,000 a year and entitled to two weeks of vacation. As a bonus, would you prefer $1,000 or an extra week off?This post was originally published on this site

Canadian immigration policy has long emphasized family reunification. In fact, most of Canada’s 200,000 yearly newcomers migrate as a couple or a family unit.This post was originally published on this site

New research suggests that trying to change people’s climate habits won’t hurt support for big picture solutions.This post was originally published on this site

A new global study led by the University of Jyväskylä reveals that our most emotionally resonant music tends to come from our teenage years—peaking around age 17. This pronounced pattern, known as the “reminiscence bump,” […]

Returning to work after maternity leave can leave new mothers wrestling with guilt—feeling they can’t fully win at work or home. New research from Baylor University shows that the right kind of support during pregnancy […]

A wave of proposed social media bans for young people has swept the globe recently, fueled by mounting concern about the apparent harm the likes of TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat can cause to vulnerable minds.This […]