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Crowdfunded companies are ‘ghosting’ their investors, and getting away with it

Imagine you invest US$500 to help a startup get off the ground through investment crowdfunding. The pitch is slick, the platform feels trustworthy and the company quickly raises its target amount from hundreds of people […]

The costs and benefits of angling to be the boss’s favorite: Study

There’s a moment in the American sitcom The Office when Michael Scott, the paper-company branch manager played by Steve Carell, explains how he wants employees to treat him: “I don’t want somebody sucking up to […]

Will AI pull the career ladder up out of reach—or just change what it looks like?

Once, a university degree was widely seen as a “ticket” to securing high-paying jobs and social mobility.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Experience does not guarantee success for hiring CEOs, study finds

When companies replace their CEOs, the stakes are high. But a new study shows that hiring boards might not be getting better at the process, even with practice.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

What does pocket money teach children? It can offer social as well as financial education

If you’re a parent, the summer holidays and approaching new school year might have you questioning your children’s access to pocket money—how much they get, how much they’re spending and what they’re spending money on.This […]

Vape brands bypass regulations on marketing to young people by using global social media accounts

Youth vaping is a major public health concern in many countries, with New Zealand’s youth vaping rates among the highest in the world, and rising.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Experts weigh in on why return-to-office policies may be stalling women’s career growth

Remote and hybrid work became the norm after the COVID-19 pandemic, but more workplaces, like Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Disney and even the federal government have mandated that employees return to offices in recent years. But […]

Personalized pricing can backfire on companies, says study

Personalized pricing, where merchants adjust prices according to the pile of data about a consumer’s willingness to pay, has been criticized for its potential to unfairly drive-up prices for certain customers.This article is brought to […]

Now you see me, now you don’t: How subtle ‘sponsored content’ on social media tricks us into viewing ads

How many ads do you see on social media? It might be more than you realize. Scientists studying how ads work on Instagram-style social media have found that people are not as good at spotting […]

Study unpacks what ‘Made in USA’ claims really mean to consumers

Many consumers assume that products labeled “Made in U.S.” are almost entirely manufactured domestically, but supply chains tell a more complex story.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.