social research
People working in low-performing organisations are more likely to seek ideas, expertise, and new practices from outside their own workplace, according to a new study…
Most UK Gig Economy Workers Face Anxiety Over Ratings and Pay, Study Reveals
A recent survey led by the University of Cambridge has revealed that around two-thirds of UK-based gig economy riders and drivers – those working for…
Sales Quotas Aren’t One-Size-Fits-All
Sales quotas have long been a staple in boosting performance, serving as a tried-and-tested mechanism to incentivise sales teams. However, their effectiveness is far from…
Recent Research Indicates that Remaining Neutral on Social Topics May Still Displease Customers
On February 28th, consumers nationwide participated in what was termed an ‘economic blackout’, refraining from all spending to protest reductions in diversity, equity, and inclusion…
Enhanced Sales Through Automated Lead Nurturing: Effective Only With the Right Conditions
Businesses globally are investing heavily in marketing automation, with many operating under the belief that Automated Lead Nurturing (ALN) is a guaranteed catalyst for sales…
New Study Confirms Violent Crime as a Primary Driver of Migration
Three years ago, when Nayib Bukele, the President of El Salvador, initiated a contentious crime suppression programme, it inadvertently shed light on a pressing question…
Job Seekers View Female Tech Entrepreneurs as Less Competent, Agentic, and Warm, Impairing Their Capacity to Draw Talent
Female entrepreneurs in the technology sector face significant challenges due to the continued male dominance in the field. A recent study published in the Strategic…
Do Increases in Minimum Wage Adversely Affect Summer Jobs for Students?
Recent research published in Contemporary Economic Policy suggests that higher minimum wages in a state correlate with declining summer employment opportunities for college students. This…
Home is Where the Heart Belongs – Or Does It?
A study co-authored by Bayes Business School delves into the evolving concept of ‘home’, identifying four distinct types, each with unique psychological benefits, suggesting that…
Scanning the Heavens: UFOs and Their Impact on Economic Focus
A recent study has introduced a groundbreaking approach to measuring public attention by analyzing Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) reports, uncovering a surprising correlation between these…
Global Corporations Are Falling Short of the World’s Sustainability Objectives
According to a recent study from the University of Surrey, Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) are not merely falling short of achieving global sustainability targets. Still, they…
Study Reveals Cost-of-Living Crisis Affects Health Among Black Communities
A pioneering study has unveiled the profound effects of the cost-of-living crisis on both discrimination and health outcomes within the Black community in the UK,…