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Climate Change

Understanding Global Health Futures Through Socioeconomic Scenarios

18 October 2026

The future of global health will depend on more than rising temperatures and changing weather patterns. Economic development, healthcare access, technological advances and government policies will also shape how societies respond to climate change. To…

Climate Impacts May Be Underestimated by 15% Due to Temperature Measurement Errors

24 September 2026

When policymakers and city officials plan for climate change, they often rely on economic studies estimating how extreme heat affects…

How Climate Change Is Reducing Worker Productivity

20 September 2026

As the climate warms, workers around the world are increasingly exposed to heat stress, reducing their ability to work safely…

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Business Tax

Why Do Some Businesses Pay Less Tax?

11 August 2026

Few issues spark more public debate than large corporations paying little—or sometimes no—federal income tax. Since 2018, the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate has been 21%, its lowest level in decades, down from a…

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Human Resources

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 to use AI help overcome longstanding barriers to employment? New research suggests that while AI…

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,…

Workplace Conflict and Its Effects on Team Performance

29 August 2026

Workplace conflict has long been central to theories about how people interact on the job. A new study takes a…

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Finance

Growing Private Equity Influence on CPA Firms Reveals Shortcomings in Accounting Education

15 October 2026

Private equity investment is bringing sweeping changes to the accounting profession, raising questions about the future of CPA firms and whether universities are adequately preparing students for a rapidly evolving workplace. As investment firms acquire…