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Closing the loop on circular economics
Many of us are looking for ways to make our lives and activities more sustainable and reduce the amount of waste we generate. One way to achieve these goals is by embracing the concept of […]
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Study finds that giving young people 'soft' skills like networking helps their employment prospects
The fact that more than half of the South African population is under 30 years could be beneficial for the country’s economic growth and development. But South Africa has not been able to reap this […]
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New research finds altering language of job descriptions may not help organizations address diversity issues
It looks like the “best practice” of removing gendered language from job listings may simply have been a “best guess” by managers seeking to increase diversity of applicant pools for their organizations. New research in […]
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Study: Unfair labor practices delay first union contracts
Recent organizing victories at high-profile, private-sector employers such as Amazon, Starbucks and Trader Joe’s suggest that U.S. workers can form unions in industries previously considered unorganizable.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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Improving your work-life balance can make you a more effective leader at work
Silencing your notifications and ignoring your email at the end of the workday could make you a better leader at your job, according to new research.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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Food survey: Consumers trust and value product labels
Americans tend to trust food labels, especially the ingredient list, expiration date and nutrition fact label, according to the March Consumer Food Insights Report. The most distrusted labels include low-calorie, naturalness and health claims.This article […]
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Corporate social responsibility: Why family businesses get more bang for their buck than non-family firms
When it comes to turning corporate social responsibility (CSR) into profit, research shows family businesses have the advantage. CSR is a form of self-regulation where businesses make concerted efforts to be socially and ethically accountable […]
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Looking to boost revenue as an online retailer? Charge an upfront membership fee in exchange for unlimited free shipping
Researchers from NC State University and Texas A&M University published a new Journal of Marketing article that examines membership fee shipping programs and the effect on consumers’ purchase behaviors and company net revenue.This article is […]
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Four myths about the financial side of divorce
It’s no wonder many people think divorce involves going to court, huge legal fees and decades of spousal payments, considering these are the cases that dominate our headlines. However, the kinds of divorce cases reported […]
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Parents' help with schoolwork and reading does little for children's school progress, says research
The amount of time parents spend with their children contributes much less to their progress in school than the family’s social class, new research shows.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.