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How artificial intelligence is unmasking bias throughout the recruitment process
New research from the Monash Business School has found that throughout the job recruitment process, women believe artificial intelligence assessments reduce bias, while men fear it removes an advantage.
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Use of AI in property valuation is on the rise—but we need greater transparency and trust
New Zealand's economy has been described as a "housing market with bits tacked on". Buying and selling property is a national sport fueled by the rising value of homes across the country.
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Study finds that even positive third-party ratings can have negative effects
There's history, glitz, and glamor surrounding the awarding of Michelin stars to restaurants, but new research shows there can be a downside to achieving even the highest industry rankings. In a study published in Strategic ...
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Committed a workplace gaffe? You will survive it (and you may even get promoted)
Nearly everybody has emailed the wrong thing to the wrong person at the wrong time. It's a leveler in modern workplaces. The consequences of errors may be immense or trivial, but not much can change that now. The error was ...
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'Overwhelmed, hopeless, crushed': Australian report reveals how housing crisis is reshaping young people's lives
Australia's housing crisis is severely impacting young people's safety, relationships, health and well-being, education, employment, and ability to plan for the future, according to new report launched in Canberra as part ...
Social Sciences
Oct 10, 2024
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Earning an associate degree has varying value for workers based on demographics, researchers find
New research from Virginia Commonwealth University confirms the economic value of completing an associate degree but also unmasks the disparate labor market outcomes for workers of diverse races/ethnicities, sexes and nationalities.
Economics & Business
Oct 10, 2024
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Rental crisis in regional cities prompts rethinking of moves
James Cook University researchers say Cairns is a prime example of a regional city where the rental housing crisis is making people who have moved to the city rethink their choice—and they say city planners must act if ...
Economics & Business
Oct 10, 2024
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Male CEOs viewed positively for assertive activism stances, study reveals
Investors view CEOs more favorably when they respond to shareholder activism in ways that conform to gender stereotypes, according to new Cornell research.
Economics & Business
Oct 10, 2024
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The unintended consequences of brick-and-mortar's decline
Lately, many big retail brands have been closing physical locations, in what has become known as the "retail apocalypse." Whether the stated reason is declining revenue, or concerns related to "shrinkage" and employee safety ...
Economics & Business
Oct 10, 2024
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Poverty-level wages pose urgent problem for US childcare, study finds
A new report from the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE) at UC Berkeley finds that child care workers in every state struggle with poverty-level wages, even as they nurture and educate our children in the ...
Economics & Business
Oct 10, 2024
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Non-Indigenous businesses struggling to boost Indigenous staff numbers
Indigenous-owned businesses in Australia employ Indigenous staff at a rate 12 times higher than non-Indigenous-owned businesses, a new study from The Australian National University (ANU) has found.
Social Sciences
Oct 10, 2024
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Consumer food insights report highlights increasing use of food-ordering apps
Around two-thirds of consumers have used a food-ordering app at least once for takeout, delivery or both, according to the September 2024 Consumer Food Insights Report (CFI). Over half have used an app for a delivery order. ...
Economics & Business
Oct 9, 2024
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New report highlights risks of shipping carbon tax for African economies
A group of three Africa-focused policy organizations, Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI), the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and the African Future Policies ...
Economics & Business
Oct 9, 2024
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The tourism industry's path to success lies in ethical labor practices
Addressing poor working conditions and human rights violations in the tourism sector isn't just ethical—it also makes good business sense, according to a new report by researchers at the University of Surrey.
Economics & Business
Oct 9, 2024
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The pitfalls of passion: How it can backfire at work—and what managers can do about it
When plotting their career trajectories, young professionals are often encouraged to follow their passion. And in the entrepreneurial world, passion is often seen as a key ingredient for success. But figures such as Elon ...
Social Sciences
Oct 9, 2024
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Maui wildfire survey finds sharp, persistent increases in poverty, housing instability
The number of households living below the poverty line has more than doubled since the August 2023 Maui wildfires—one of a host of alarming findings revealed by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization ...
Economics & Business
Oct 9, 2024
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More workers are being forced back to the office—yet a new study shows flexibility is best for retention
Less than a month after Amazon announced employees would need to give up their flexible work arrangements and return to the office full-time, new research has reinforced the value of a flexible work culture.
Economics & Business
Oct 9, 2024
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Local craft beer consumers lose loyalty when their favorite brands are acquired, finds study
Local craft beer consumers don't seem to like it when their favorite brands are acquired, showing displeasure through spending habits, according to a new study on brand loyalty and craft beers.
Social Sciences
Oct 8, 2024
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Why using a brand nickname in marketing is not a good idea
Researchers from Western University, Stockton University, and University of Massachusetts Amherst have published a new study that examines whether firms benefit from adopting popular nicknames in their branding efforts.
Economics & Business
Oct 8, 2024
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Why it's so hard to kick fossil fuels out of the sports industry
Governments and public relations firms are under pressure to, in UN secretary-general António Guterres's words, stop "fueling the madness" and ban fossil fuel advertising or cut ties with the industry.
Social Sciences
Oct 8, 2024
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