When the "nudge" first appeared on the policymaking scene, it struck many as an ideal tool. Unlike traditional interventions aiming to improve people's behavior, a nudge is low-cost, non-coercive, and less likely to have ...
Social Sciences
Apr 15, 2019
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Employees bullied by their bosses are more likely to report unfairness and work stress, and consequently become less committed to their jobs or even retaliate, according to a Portland State University study.
Economics & Business
Mar 7, 2019
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Governments across the world came together in Marrakesh this past December to ratify a pact to improve cooperation on international migration. Among other objectives, the Global Compact for Migration seeks to use "accurate ...
Machine learning & AI
Jan 22, 2019
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Teamwork. Respect. Responsibility. Positivity. What if our children could learn these things while engaged in their all-time favourite pastime? Video games.
Education
Oct 15, 2018
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Law enforcement official are most likely to ask first- or second-generation Latinos for papers proving their right to be in the US. This is according to a study published in Springer's journal Race and Social Problems. Lead ...
Social Sciences
Jul 17, 2018
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Lawmakers in Washington, from the president down to first-term members of Congress, may be misjudging how the public feels about immigration.
Social Sciences
Jul 3, 2018
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Taking the Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony is an emotional moment for many immigrants, and for good reason: it is the culmination of an often arduous process and many years of striving. Citizenship also opens ...
Social Sciences
Jan 15, 2018
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An Alfred Deakin Institute researcher has uncovered a digital world of civic identity and practice.
Social Sciences
Aug 18, 2017
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Having underemployed workers can lead to two outcomes that benefit an organization—creativity and commitment to the organization—according to a new study by management experts at Rice University, Chinese University of ...
Social Sciences
Sep 20, 2016
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When team members are motivated toward promoting the benefits of others, they are higher-performing and stay in their teams for a longer period, according to a new study.
Social Sciences
Nov 13, 2015
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