Research unveils a survival guide for brands caught in social media storms

1 March 2026

A 30-second Peloton holiday advert released in 2019 quickly became a cautionary tale for businesses. In the advert, a man gives a woman an exercise…

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Hidden in Plain Sight: How ‘Cheap Stock’ Masks IPO Pay Inequality, Study Finds

13 February 2026

Even before the opening bell rings on a company’s initial public offering, some senior executives may already be sitting on a substantial and largely invisible…

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USF study reveals how businesses ‘build’ skills or ‘buy’ expertise depending on capacity

8 February 2026

Companies with a firm financial footing are more likely to grow their own workforce by developing employees internally. At the same time, younger organisations dealing…

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Major FAU/CSU study reveals more paid time off helps retain American workers

3 February 2026

At the peak of the “Great Resignation” in 2021, more than 50 million people across the United States left their jobs, driven by rising stress…

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How Feelings of Dread Influence the Decisions We Make, Research Finds

28 January 2026

A new study has found that people are far more emotionally affected by anticipating negative future events than by imagining positive ones. This pattern helps…

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Why the busiest workplace can feel like the most isolating place of all

25 January 2026

A sweeping new scholarly review brings much-needed clarity to what many employees quietly experience each day: a persistent sense of loneliness at work. Published in…

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Ticking the Right Box: How Time-Oriented Marketing Shapes What People Buy

19 January 2026

Which feels further away: the year 2016, or ten years ago? And which seems closer—2036, or ten years from now? Although these expressions describe the…

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Easing the foreign corrupt practices act produced landmark financial windfalls for companies accused of foreign corruption

24 December 2025

On 10 February 2025, a significant shift in US anti-corruption policy prompted an immediate and substantial reaction in financial markets. When Donald Trump, President of…

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When Doing Good in Finance Turns Counterproductive

12 December 2025

Socially responsible investors often imagine themselves as drivers of environmental or social progress, convinced that by directing capital toward polluting firms, they can help steer…

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The pressure of shopping for two is real

5 December 2025

For many people, even ordinary shopping can feel taxing, yet the tension increases substantially when the purchase is intended to be shared with someone else.…

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Research reveals public willingness to accept higher taxes when the value of shared services is clearly explained

18 November 2025

The research examines how people’s attitudes toward taxation and government size shift once they gain a clearer understanding of the universal benefits of public goods.…

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Researchers uncover £90K ‘golden threshold’ for crowdfunding triumph

13 November 2025

A new study from the University of East Anglia (UEA) has shed light on what motivates investors to back start-ups through crowdfunding. Drawing on data…

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