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Strategic timing of praise and criticism can boost members’ performance, research indicates

When interacting with employees, leaders in the business world are often taught to take the Ted Lasso approach. The fictional soccer coach of the eponymous Apple TV+ show stays positive, no matter the circumstance.This article […]

‘Piracy’ to legitimacy: How companies like French ride-hailing platform Heetch can make their mark

The 2024 arrest and subsequent release of activist Paul Watson, the founder of the NGO Sea Shepherd that fights to protect ocean biodiversity, highlighted a division between two opposing camps. There are those who want […]

Critical housing barriers across Scotland are affecting people with complex needs

New research reveals significant systemic barriers are preventing people with learning disabilities and complex needs from accessing appropriate housing. A new report from Heriot-Watt University found about 1,300 individuals remain at risk of hospital admission […]

How growing and foraging food can become a common part of cities

The early morning light spills over the raised beds of a thriving community garden in Harlem, New York. It’s a Saturday, and people of all ages move among the plants—harvesting collard greens, making compost and […]

What 2,000 years of Chinese history reveals about today’s AI-driven technology panic and future of inequality

In the sweltering summer of AD18, a desperate chant echoed across China’s sun-scorched plains: “Heaven has gone blind!” Thousands of starving farmers, their faces smeared with ox blood, marched toward the opulent vaults held by […]

Higher wealth taxes equal less philanthropy—experts encourage targeted deductions as potential solution

Governments use taxes to fund the public good. Charities serve a similar role. But does the former affect the latter?This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Researchers study risks and rewards of emerging AI technology in communication organizations

AI is not a perfect science. Although it’s being refined over time, this technology is bound to make mistakes—so there needs to be a plan for when that happens.This article is brought to you by […]

Automation isn’t replacing auditors, it’s rewriting the job description

As automation and artificial intelligence (AI) continue to reshape the workforce, the University of Waterloo is at the forefront of finding solutions to this challenge. With the increasing value placed on hands-on data analytics training, […]

Mothers who use state-funded childcare less likely to look after their parents, UK research says

Mothers who benefit from free state-funded childcare are less likely to look after elderly and sick members of their household, including their parents, new research shows.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

AI method can help brands save time and money in refining their advertising

Advertising is a combination of art and science, and for a small business competing with big brands, it can be hard—and costly—to develop ads that connect with consumers. But a team of researchers led by […]