News tagged with commitment
Minority rules: Scientists discover tipping point for the spread of ideas
Scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have found that when just 10 percent of the population holds an unshakable belief, their belief will always be adopted by the majority of the society. The scientists, ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jul 25, 2011 |
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Benefits of taking Fido to work may not be far 'fetched'
Man's best friend may make a positive difference in the workplace by reducing stress and making the job more satisfying for other employees, according to a Virginia Commonwealth University study.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 30, 2012 |
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Expert: Webcam spy suspect's computer used in chat
(AP) -- A Rutgers University computer system manager told jurors on Tuesday that it appears the computer of a former student accused of using a webcam to spy on his roommate's intimate encounter with another ...
Mar 06, 2012 |
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'Trans-parency' in the workplace
Transsexual individuals who identify themselves as such in the workplace are more likely to have greater satisfaction and commitment to their job than transsexuals who do not, according to a new study from Rice University ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Nov 17, 2011 |
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Teen's religious commitment springs from relationships, study shows
For the 12,000 teens who participate each year, EFY is a time for game nights, dances, and cheer-offs, and now a study at BYU illustrates the program’s secrets to success.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 20, 2011 |
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Marriage is good for physical and mental health
The 'smug marrieds' may have good reason to feel pleased with themselves as experts today confirm that long-term committed relationships are good for mental and physical health and this benefit increases over time.
Jan 27, 2011 |
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The usual suspects: Identifying serial offenders and their crimes
Research conducted by psychologists at the University of Leicester and by Northamptonshire Police has found that criminals have their own distinctive 'local haunts' when committing crime.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
May 25, 2010 |
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The end of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon?
A new article in the December 4 issue of Science addresses how the combined efforts of government commitments and market transition could save forest and reduce carbon emissions in Brazil. The Policy Forum brief, entitled "The E ...
Dec 03, 2009 |
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Bosses exaggerate women's family-work conflict
(PhysOrg.com) -- Decades into the era of two-earner households, the virtues of family-friendly policies are all but universally assumed in the corporate world. But now new research suggests serious potential pitfalls for ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Nov 18, 2009 |
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'Unfunded liabilities' a financial myth, expert says
A growing chorus of complaints about the U.S. government’s “unfunded” debts may be unsettling, but no cause to become unnerved, a University of Illinois tax expert says.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Apr 01, 2009 |
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Diversity training benefits can lead to career joy
Managers and executives who find value in diversity training are more committed to their organizations and satisfied with their careers than those who perceive training to be ineffective, suggest researchers from Ryerson ...
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Dec 16, 2010 |
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The impact of career growth on organizational commitment
Many companies have made wage and professional development cuts part of their recent budget-tightening strategies. But those companies may want to start re-investing in their most valued employees if they want to keep them, ...
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Dec 15, 2010 |
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Engaged employees deliver improved business performance
(PhysOrg.com) -- Research indicates that in the UK and US as many as 70% of employees may not be engaged at work. Therefore, it is not surprising that employee engagement has become something of a hot topic amongst business ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 16, 2009 |
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New management training could lead to improved worker health
In an effort to improve worker health, researchers from Michigan State University and Portland State University have created an innovative training program that calls for supervisors to better support their employees' work ...
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Jul 27, 2009 |
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A combination of education methods could be the key for some students aiming for higher education
Dr Geoff Hayward from Oxford University funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, who led the research points out, a high proportion of those with combined academic and vocational qualifications gained their qualifications ...
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Jul 24, 2009 |
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