Odometer Blind Spots Can Be Expensive for Buyers
Think you are shopping wisely for a used car? New research from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin suggests…
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Audiences Prefer Real-Time Streaming to Recorded Footage
At a time when most TikTok content is filmed in advance, an interesting question emerges: could a band launching a new single build a stronger…
The Unexpected Freedom of a Cancelled Meeting
Unless you happen to work for Lumon Industries—where, like in Severance, the workday never truly ends—a cancelled meeting can feel like an unexpected gift of…
When Digital Targeting Feels Too Invasive
Years into the large-scale shift towards personalised digital marketing, many people recognise a familiar experience. You search for a product online or casually mention it…
How Adopting a ‘Growth Mindset’ Strengthens Entrepreneurial Adaptability
A recent study highlights the significant role that a growth mindset plays in helping entrepreneurs cope with business challenges. The research suggests that founders who…
Higher Levels of Populist Rhetoric Are Linked to Greater Tax Avoidance Among Entrepreneurs
A recent study suggests that when populist rhetoric intensifies within a country, entrepreneurs become less likely to register their businesses formally. Instead, many opt to…
Major FAU/CSU study reveals more paid time off helps retain American workers
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…
Say goodbye to online meeting burnout
When the COVID-19 pandemic confined millions to their homes, endless hours spent in front of a webcam gave rise to a new expression: “Zoom fatigue.”…
Gratitude’s Role in Softening Financial Pressures
A new study published in De Gruyter Brill’s Open Psychology has found that gratitude may play a protective role in easing the burden of financial…
Research shows team leaders’ listening styles shape how well high-tech teams listen
Does the way a team manager listens shape how the entire team listens? A new study led by Dr Osnat Bouskila-Yam of the Baruch Ivcher…
If Problem-Solvers Drive Success, Why Do Leaders Empower Yes-Men?
Two newly published studies reveal a paradox at the heart of many organisations: leaders are significantly less likely to empower employees who raise concerns, even…
Widening Income Gaps Weaken Support for Raising the Minimum Wage
High levels of income inequality undermine public support for raising the minimum wage, potentially creating a self-perpetuating cycle in which inequality is tolerated and accepted…