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G20 and the civil society elite: Spectacle instead of meaningful action

Behind the talk of fighting inequality at the group of 20 most powerful economies in the world, the G20, lies a carefully staged show—one that manages dissent rather than redistributes power.This article is brought to […]

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Why people trust influencers more than brands, and what that means for the future of marketing

Not long ago, the idea of getting paid to share your morning routine online would have sounded absurd. Yet today, influencers are big business: The global market is expected to surpass US$32 billion by the […]

Child-care affordability is coming at the expense of equity, and it’s time governments acted

Five years into Canada’s $10-a-day child care plan, affordability has improved dramatically for families fortunate enough to have a space. However, the families who need care the most are being left behind.This article is brought […]

Retailers are quietly changing their return policies. Here’s why you should be on the lookout this Black Friday

‘Tis the season for giving—and that means ’tis the season for shopping. Maybe you’ll splurge on a Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal, thinking, “I’ll just return it if they don’t like it.” But before […]

Less is more: Study shows giving workers less autonomy improves their creativity

Virginia Commonwealth University researchers are rethinking the “think outside the box” mentality when it comes to creativity.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Hybrid workers working 90 fewer minutes on Fridays—a shift toward custom schedules could be undercutting collaboration

Do your office, inbox and calendar feel like a ghost town on Friday afternoons? You’re not alone.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Beyond rent: Shared houses in Tokyo offer lifestyle, safety and community

Rapid social and demographic change has reshaped how people live and connect in cities. In Tokyo, where urban density meets growing individualization, a new form of collective housing—shared houses—is redefining what home means. To understand […]

Tourists give restaurants higher ratings than locals, new study finds

Tourists don’t just bring cameras and appetites on vacation, they also bring rosier opinions. A new study in the INFORMS journal Information Systems Research finds that travelers systematically give restaurants higher online ratings than locals […]

Fighting poverty may require cultural wisdom, not just cash

Most poverty-fighting efforts focus on meeting basic material needs, such as food and shelter. But this overlooks the psychological and cultural factors that shape how people take action in their lives.This article is brought to […]

College degree still offers strong financial returns despite student loan debt, study finds

Even after factoring in student loan payments, completing a college degree continues to pay off, according to new research from Washington University in St. Louis’ Center for Social Development (CSD) at the Brown School.This article […]