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White paper connects rural broadband gaps to organizational wellness and workforce stability

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has published a new research white paper, “The Rural Digital Divide and Organizational Wellness,” by Stella Smith, Ed.D. The paper analyzes how persistent disparities in digital access affect […]

Study finds disabled New Zealanders use emergency housing 6% more often

People with disabilities are relying on emergency housing, and staying longer in accommodation intended for seven-day stays, because of a lack of accessible, affordable rental properties, a study by researchers from the University of Otago, […]

Different acceptance of labor migrants: Cross-border commuters vs. foreign residents

The Swiss job market is a popular location for workers from outside the country. At the end of 2024, the Swiss Federal Statistical Office reported about 400,000 cross-border commuters in Switzerland—that is, people who live […]

What the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina means for businesses today

When Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. in 2005, nearly 2000 people lost their lives and the cost of the catastrophe exceeded $100 billion. Now, 21 years later, new research from The University of Manchester has […]

Worried AI means you won’t get a job when you graduate? Here’s what the research says

The head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has warned young people will suffer the most as an AI “tsunami” wipes out many entry-level roles in coming years.This article is brought to you by […]

Distrust and disempowerment, not apathy, keep employees from supporting marginalized colleagues

What really holds people back from stepping up as allies in support of their marginalized colleagues? For example, why don’t more men say something when they see a colleague or a customer make a sexist […]

Replacing humans with machines is leaving truckloads of food stranded and unusable

Supermarket shelves can look full despite the food systems underneath them being under strain. Fruit may be stacked neatly, chilled meat may be in place. It appears that supply chains are functioning well. But appearances […]

Putting economic theory to the test: Cutting local taxes cuts household income

Voters might think less taxes would equate to more money in their pockets, but a new study shows that at the local level, the opposite may actually be true. Economists and politicians have weighed the […]

Collaboration between universities and hospitals intensifies in times of crisis, finds study

Economic and public health conditions influence universities’ research priorities. A study led by INGENIO, a joint research center of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), reveals how, in […]

Science academies failing to put women at the top

National science organizations may have more women members today than a decade ago, but representation at the highest level has failed to keep pace, according to analysis published on International Day of Women and Girls […]