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Experts find ‘sweet spot’ for crowdfunding success
A new study led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveals what drives investors to put their money behind business start-ups.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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Study investigates effects of organizational and occupational stress on forensic services staff
We often hear about workplace stress affecting frontline police officers, but it is important to understand how different types of stress experienced by staff in specialist roles such as forensic services impact their well-being.This article […]
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The hidden cost of supporting adult children
A new study has uncovered the hidden burden of the financial and practical support many Australian parents are bearing for their adult children—revealing it as not only widespread, but significantly impacting the lives and futures […]
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Rethinking happiness in the hybrid workplace
Have you ever misinterpreted a colleague’s tone on a Teams chat? Or wondered what Mike meant by his face-without-a-mouth emoji in response to your carefully worded idea?This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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To survive today’s economy, university students are using circus-like tactics
The skills “every student needs” for the 21st century include competencies in technology, problem solving and communication—and character qualities like adaptability and grit.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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A sit-stand ratio ‘sweet spot’ may boost office productivity
New research has found a simple sit-stand routine at work significantly reduces lower back pain, offering a high-impact solution for employees in sedentary work environments. The study was published in Applied Ergonomics.This article is brought […]
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Dangers of direct selling and network marketing are rarely mentioned in research
Many people still fall for new forms of network marketing, multi-level marketing (MLMs) and other organizations that, despite their products, strongly resemble pyramid schemes. However, Claudia Groß (Radboud University) and William Keep (College of New […]
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Mothers think they will return to work quickly after maternity leave, but the reality is different
Most expectant mothers have a clear idea of when they will return to work, how maternity leave will be divided, and how their careers will continue. But according to new research from the University of […]
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Q&A: How culture as a sustainable development goal is starting to become a reality
Eight global millennium development goals were established in 2000 by member states of the United Nations (UN) and endorsed by other multilateral organizations. They ranged from eliminating hunger to empowering women, and from reducing child […]
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Dataset reveals the factors affecting retail and charitable food supplies after Hurricane Harvey
Texas and Louisiana withstood the worst of Hurricane Harvey, which unleashed cataclysmic rain in August of 2017 that killed over 100 people from flooding. After the flood, grocery stores and pantries struggled not only to […]