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Church membership contributed significantly to economic recovery after Hurricane Katrina, study finds

Katrina and other hurricanes caused devastating damage in the southeastern U.S. in the summer of 2005. A study by the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) shows that in the years following the disaster, establishments […]

Team leaders’ listening style has a major impact on the quality of listening within high-tech teams, study finds

Does the way the team manager listens affect the quality of listening of the entire team? A new study conducted by Dr. Osnat Bouskila-Yam of the Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology and the Arison School […]

Is AI coming for your creative job? Maybe not—with some human intervention

Many writers, actors and other creatives are currently experiencing a small wave of panic about artificial intelligence (AI) taking over their jobs.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Monopoly, Catan and learning through play: How board games can teach us starkly different economic models

The early 21st century saw rapid growth in new, predominantly digital entertainment. Video games, streaming and podcasts now dominate our free time, but one analog product, whose roots date back to the origins of human […]

Working after retirement associated with higher life satisfaction—especially for men

Work can be a boon or a burden, depending on who you ask. For many, the thought of having nothing to fill their days after retirement is distressing, while others might look forward to filling […]

Where you think you are in society (not where you actually are) matters for how you think about inequality

Imagine society as a ladder with ten rungs. Where would you place yourself? That answer reflects your subjective social status—where you see yourself in society. Importantly, this is not necessarily reflective of where you actually […]

Australian workers are likely to change occupations twice in the next 20 years. How do we help them do this?

Over the next two decades, the average Australian worker is likely to change occupations at least twice.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Forget materialism, a simple life is happier, research shows

In an age where billionaires and conspicuous consumption are increasingly on display, new Otago-led research shows a simple life really is a happier life.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Discriminatory ads can paradoxically increase brand preference among targeted groups

Time plays a key role in consumer behavior, especially concerning the purchasing patterns of vulnerable groups in society who have been ridiculed in offensive and discriminatory ads. Ben-Gurion University researcher Dr. Enav Friedmann examined the […]

How parental leave affects the wages of Ph.D. graduates

After completing their doctorates, many new Ph.D.s must ask themselves important questions about their careers and lives: Should I pursue an academic career? Should I look for a job in the private sector? And of […]