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Black entrepreneurs are often shut out from capital, but here’s how some are removing barriers
It’s never easy to create a successful business, but it’s a lot harder if you’re Black.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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Decision markets could predict replicability of online experiments
A new study published in Nature Human Behaviour suggests that a tool similar to a stock market could help scientists identify research findings that are likely to hold up to scrutiny.This article is brought to […]
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Shoppers aren’t as motivated by sustainability as they claim, researcher finds
Consumers who consider themselves to be “sustainable practitioners” may not be as well-intentioned towards the environment as they claim, new research shows.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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How skills from hospitality and tourism can propel careers beyond the industry
Far from the stereotype of low-wage, low-skill positions, hospitality and tourism jobs could be powerful launchpads for broader career success, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Researchers believe that working in […]
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Want to slash social housing waitlists? We should allow tenants to swap homes
There are 184,100 people on social housing waiting lists around the country, reflecting the impact of declining homeownership and escalating private rents.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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Socioeconomic status explains most of the racial and ethnic achievement gaps in elementary school
For decades, white students have performed significantly better than Black and Hispanic students on tests of academic achievement. Explanations for these achievement gaps include poverty and systems that result in discrimination. Others cite struggles to […]
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Chinese firms turn to executives with global expertise to counter trade war impact
Chinese firms hit by the U.S.–China trade war are increasingly hiring executives with international experience to help manage adversity, particularly those skilled in European markets and marketing, according to new research from the University of […]
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Informal safety nets help many Americans with expenses: Exploring ‘financial interdependence’
About 1 in 5 American adults regularly provide unpaid care or financial assistance to their adult relatives or friends. And about 1 in 7 young adults between the ages of 25 and 34 live with […]
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Australian workers hoard more than 160 million days of untaken leave. So could you be forced to take a break?
With the end of year holidays looming, it’s easy to imagine Australians are getting ready to check out of the workplace and head for the beach. But a recent survey shows Australians are not taking […]
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When the boss doesn’t want to hear about your stress
Employees who struggle with stress on the job will often get help from mental health and stress management resources provided by their employers.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.