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When ‘good’ corporate governance creates incentives for bad behavior
Companies may find it more profitable to misbehave and suffer penalties rather than follow the rules.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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New online gambling laws could deal a bad hand to NZ’s grassroots sports clubs
Every weekend, thousands of New Zealand children pull on team jerseys, play on well-kept fields, and benefit from the quiet dedication of volunteers. Few stop to think about where the money comes from for uniforms, […]
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How to help disabled and neurodivergent people flourish while working from home
Home-based working in the UK has been declining since the peak of the COVID pandemic—from 49% of the working population at its height to around 14% now.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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Workplace culture matters as much for organizational performance and staff retention as for employee morale
A review of research literature has confirmed a consistent and measurable link between organizational climate and job satisfaction across multiple professional sectors, including education, health care, and other service-oriented industries. The findings, published in the […]
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Counterfeit Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Hermès bags from China: An online phenomenon and its risks for consumers
In mid-April 2025, a wave of videos swept through TikTok claiming that some brands of luxury leather goods, especially French ones, actually make their products in China. The content creators presented themselves as official manufacturers, […]
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How measures to protect the environment and reduce the rich–poor divide interact
Governments around the world are grappling with the challenges of environmental degradation and economic inequality. But until now, there has been no comprehensive analysis of how these two problems are interrelated, and how policies to […]
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No credit history? No problem. New research suggests shopping data works as a proxy for creditworthiness
If you didn’t know much about someone, would you lend them a whole lot of money? Probably not—and banks are the same way. That’s why people with no credit history often have trouble getting loans. […]
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From intention to impact: 3 ways men in leadership can build equitable workplaces that work for everyone
Many top-performing companies say they are committed to supporting women in the workplace, and there’s reason to believe most men want to be better allies to women as well. They just don’t know how.This article […]
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The rise of micro weddings: Why couples are saying ‘I do’ to smaller celebrations
For generations, weddings have been synonymous with grand ballrooms, hundreds of guests and elaborate receptions. But in recent years, more couples are choosing a different path: the micro wedding.This article is brought to you by […]
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Researcher says Gen Z is the ‘most investment-savvy generation’
Doom spending, quiet quitting, soft saving—these trendy terms attempt to describe how Generation Z approaches work and money. But how accurate are they? Zosia Cooper, a Sociology doctoral student in UC San Diego’s School of […]