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Toxic Leadership Dates Back 400 Years, Study Finds

25 October 2026

Long before modern boardrooms, corporate scandals and workplace bullying made headlines, a ruthless company manager was already demonstrating the darker side of leadership. Nearly 400 years ago, a Dutch merchant used manipulation, intimidation and violence…

Want to See More Women CEOs? Look at How Companies Are Organised

21 October 2026

For women aiming for the top job in corporate America, talent and experience may not be enough. How a company…

Study Finds Personality Matters When Choosing Effective Leaders

28 September 2026

A new study from Michigan State University suggests that the personality traits that help people rise into leadership positions are…

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Human Resources

Are New Platform Features Helping or Hurting Gig Workers?

26 October 2026

A feature designed to help freelancers win more jobs could actually be driving potential employers away. New research suggests that some tools introduced by online gig-work platforms to build trust and showcase workers’ abilities may…

Knowing How to Use AI Does Not Guarantee Equal Opportunities

13 October 2026

Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace, promising new opportunities for jobseekers equipped with the right digital skills. But can learning…

The “Cold-Start” Challenge: Online Employment Platforms Fall Short for Skilled Late-Career Workers, Study Finds

22 September 2026

Many skilled older workers hope to move from demanding full-time jobs into more flexible work later in their careers. Still,…

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Finance

How Chaos Theory Helps Explain Market Behaviour During Crises

29 October 2026

When financial crises strike, stock markets thousands of miles apart can suddenly begin moving almost in unison. New research suggests that beneath the apparent chaos lies a web of connections that grows stronger during periods…