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Auditors’ disclosure style can affect how their competence is perceived

Research appearing in the International Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Performance Evaluation raises important questions about how auditors communicate complex professional judgments. A team at Shandong University of Finance and Economics in China found that […]

Don’t bet on Friday: Research shows financial risk-taking rises at end of work week, without payoff

The ancient Roman leader Julius Caesar, in the hands of Shakespeare, was warned to “beware the Ides of March.” But 21st century data shows it’s the end of the work week, the month and year […]

Rethinking the MBA: Character as the educational foundation for future business leaders

Programs to help students discern their vocation or calling are gaining prominence in higher education.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Paid Parental Leave scheme language portrays fathers as secondary or optional

Fathers are often portrayed as optional or secondary caregivers in the home with the current language surrounding paid parental leave (PPL), often assuming mothers are the main caregiver, according to new Griffith University research.This article […]

A robot stole my internship: How Gen Z’s entry into the workplace is being affected by AI

For years, the expression “the robot took my job” has brought to mind visions of machines replacing workers on factory floors. But Gen Z is facing a new challenge: the loss of internships and other […]

Why do so many American workers feel guilty about taking the vacation they’ve earned?

Here are just a few of the responses to questions I asked during a study I conducted on vacation guilt among American workers.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

What makes a text ‘gender fair’? Expert says concealing gender actually promotes stereotyping

How do you write a job advertisement that appeals to both men and women? This question is particularly pressing in French, where every noun has a clearly visible grammatical gender. University researcher Benjamin Storme investigated […]

One in four Spaniards allocates most of their income to housing

A total of 40% of Spanish tenants spend more than 30% of their income on housing, surpassing the threshold that defines households as excessively overburdened in this area.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Pallets are the backbone of global trade but supplies are threatened by theft, loss—and giant bonfires

Pallets don’t usually make headlines. But amid fresh controversy around the traditional July bonfires held in Northern Ireland this year, they’ve suddenly become a talking point. Wooden pallets used in these bonfires are popular due […]

Competitive work culture fuels impostor feelings, studies find

The feeling of being an impostor at work is increased by a competitive workplace culture, which can be harmful to an employee’s well-being and career and threaten workplace diversity.This article is brought to you by […]