World Economy Archives - Page 9 of 20

Extra school roles can boost teachers’ job satisfaction when balanced within existing hours, easing teacher shortages

Teacher retention remains a significant concern in Australia, with stress, burnout, and job dissatisfaction being major contributors to educators leaving the profession.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Incentive program for teachers yields long-term student gains

A teacher-incentive program in South Carolina has led to striking long-term benefits for students, including lower rates of felony arrest and reduced reliance on government assistance in early adulthood, according to a new study published […]

Report: Women remain underrepresented in scientific organizations

Women account for a growing share of the global scientific workforce (31.1% of researchers worldwide in 2022, according to UNESCO), yet they remain underrepresented in the organizations that shape scientific recognition, leadership, and decision-making. A […]

Using NBA, study finds that pay differences among top performers can erode cooperation

NBA teams that paid their core players inequitably won fewer games as a result of reduced cooperation, according to a Washington State University study with implications for workplace management. While it draws on data from […]

White paper connects rural broadband gaps to organizational wellness and workforce stability

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has published a new research white paper, “The Rural Digital Divide and Organizational Wellness,” by Stella Smith, Ed.D. The paper analyzes how persistent disparities in digital access affect […]

Study finds disabled New Zealanders use emergency housing 6% more often

People with disabilities are relying on emergency housing, and staying longer in accommodation intended for seven-day stays, because of a lack of accessible, affordable rental properties, a study by researchers from the University of Otago, […]

Different acceptance of labor migrants: Cross-border commuters vs. foreign residents

The Swiss job market is a popular location for workers from outside the country. At the end of 2024, the Swiss Federal Statistical Office reported about 400,000 cross-border commuters in Switzerland—that is, people who live […]

What the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina means for businesses today

When Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. in 2005, nearly 2000 people lost their lives and the cost of the catastrophe exceeded $100 billion. Now, 21 years later, new research from The University of Manchester has […]

Worried AI means you won’t get a job when you graduate? Here’s what the research says

The head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has warned young people will suffer the most as an AI “tsunami” wipes out many entry-level roles in coming years.This article is brought to you by […]

Distrust and disempowerment, not apathy, keep employees from supporting marginalized colleagues

What really holds people back from stepping up as allies in support of their marginalized colleagues? For example, why don’t more men say something when they see a colleague or a customer make a sexist […]