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New study shows ways forward for future EU food labeling
A study led by the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) and published in the journal Ecological Economics provides important insights into the future of food labeling in the EU. By analyzing expert opinions ...
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Worker mobility can impact adoption of new technology
Increased worker mobility can negatively impact a business's ability to adopt new technology such as artificial intelligence (AI), researchers have found.
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Performing arts under threat from future global shocks unless lessons are learned from pandemic
Live performing arts are facing an existential threat from a range of potential global shocks unless there is significant and sustained investment in resilience planning, according to a new international study.
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Researchers discover how charities can boost likelihood of donations via smartphone users
Whether you're passionate about rescuing puppies, feeding hungry people, or helping victims of a natural disaster, you're considerably less likely to respond to a charity's appeal for help if you receive it on your smartphone.
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Value-added tax data could help countries prepare better for crises
How would an armed conflict, an epidemic, or a flood affect the economy? "Being able to assess—perhaps even predict—the economic impact of such crises is essential when it comes to mitigating and counteracting the damage," ...
Economics & Business
17 hours ago
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Avoiding the gifts-in-kind trap: New research shows how influencers can make their work pay
Social media influencers who want to be paid money for their content must focus on three key areas to lift themselves out of the gifts-in-kind trap and to protect their pursuit of meaningful work, new research from the University ...
Social Sciences
18 hours ago
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What your sad desk sandwich says about your working habits
How's that sandwich? If you're munching on a supermarket meal deal while reading this, well, I probably am too.
Social Sciences
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Gender employment gap narrows among people with disabilities post-COVID
The shifting landscape of post-COVID-19 employment highlights a reduction in the gender employment gap among individuals with disabilities, a trend not observed among those without disabilities, according to last Friday's ...
Social Sciences
Mar 26, 2024
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The psychological poverty trap: How lack of money impacts decision-making, procrastination and loss of control
Lack of money impacts how a person takes financial decisions: now or preferably later. Procrastination and avoidance behaviors in turn have an effect on lack of money, which can result in a sense of loss of control. These ...
Social Sciences
Mar 26, 2024
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Corporations use government grants to lighten debt load
Local and state governments have a variety of tools at their disposal to attract businesses or entice them to stay. One is tax relief. Austin, for example, helped lure electric automaker Tesla in part with property tax rebates ...
Economics & Business
Mar 26, 2024
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Research shows even positive online reviews are a minefield for firms
Customer's online reviews of products and services are highly influential and have an immediate impact on brand value and customer buying behaviors.
Social Sciences
Mar 26, 2024
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Survey study shows workers with more flexibility and job security have better mental health
A team of community health specialists at the Boston University School of Public Health, working with a psychiatrist from Brown University, has found evidence that suggests workers who have more job flexibility and security ...
The Body Shop shouldn't have failed in an age when consumers want activism from their brands. What happened?
We are in an era of brand activism and conscious consumerism. More than 70% of consumers expect brands to publicly stand for sociopolitical issues.
Economics & Business
Mar 26, 2024
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New study shows treating work like a game drives results
A study from West Virginia University engineers demonstrates that people's completion of monotonous assembly tasks improves when doing those tasks involves playing a game.
Economics & Business
Mar 25, 2024
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Home renovations for Europe's low-income families get a boost
Upgrading social housing is a central part of EU projects to make city life healthier and happier.
Social Sciences
Mar 25, 2024
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Why do identical informal businesses set up side by side? It's a survival tactic: Kenya study
The population on the African continent will have nearly doubled by 2050, according to UN projections. About 800 million more young Africans will enter the job market by then. Combine this forecast with the high youth unemployment ...
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Mar 25, 2024
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Sunday sales did not harm nor help liquor, grocery stores
Since 2012, Connecticut residents have been able to purchase alcohol on Sundays.
Economics & Business
Mar 25, 2024
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Can being too enthusiastic about work have its downsides?
How much do you love your job? Some employees show up every day, profoundly passionate about their company's mission. Others are extrinsically motivated and work primarily because they need to financially support their family ...
Social Sciences
Mar 25, 2024
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Industrialization is still vital to economic development but some countries are struggling to reap its benefits
Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the US, wrote a wealth of reports that served as building blocks for the country's economic system. In 1791, during his time as secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton published ...
Economics & Business
Mar 25, 2024
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Ethnic diversity is still a serious issue at the top level in accounting firms
In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the lack of diversity in workplaces, particularly in terms of ethnic and gender diversity. To address this, many companies have taken action by adjusting their recruiting ...
Social Sciences
Mar 23, 2024
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