World Economy

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

In an office full of new coworkers, someone suggests going out for pizza. One person is extra hungry and gobbles up a slice too fast, burning the roof of his mouth in the process.This article […]

Every year around this time, California’s wildland firefighters hold their breath as hot, dry winds threaten to spread flames across the state. As such conflagrations grow in size and severity throughout the Western U.S., the […]

The federal tax gap—money people and companies owe Uncle Sam but fail to pay on time—has climbed to historic highs: $696 billion in 2022, according to the IRS. It’s money that—if recouped—could fund infrastructure or […]