While traditionally laid-off employees have relied on consumer credit and unemployment insurance to maintain consumption, research finds that the gig economy serves as a substitute for many seeking other, more permanent work.
Economics & Business
Mar 10, 2025
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The degree to which social media engagement translates into sales for businesses has been an open question. In many cases, it can be hard to measure. However, a new study established that engaging in a little banter with ...
Economics & Business
Mar 10, 2025
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Volunteering is a popular way for people to give something back to society. Whether it's joining a tree-planting group, or helping out at a charity shop, spending time contributing to a cause is something valued by almost ...
Economics & Business
Mar 9, 2025
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Despite large multinational companies such as Goldman Sachs, Paramount, Google and others removing their diversity, equity and inclusion policies, the evidence is clear: having a diverse team can help businesses make better, ...
Economics & Business
Mar 8, 2025
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The aviation sector was one of those hardest hit by the restrictions in place during the COVID pandemic. Research led by the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) analyzed the efficiency of 45 airline groups over two years, ...
Economics & Business
Mar 7, 2025
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Researchers at the University of Tsukuba investigated the benefits of aromatic baths on the physical and mental well-being of teleworkers. The findings have been published in the Japan Journal of Aromatherapy.
Social Sciences
Mar 7, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is impacting all industries, from entertainment to medicine to business and beyond. This includes the tax sector in which generative AI is already playing a key role in data entry, trend forecasts, ...
Economics & Business
Mar 7, 2025
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Ethnic minority graduates from a low socio-economic background are 45% less likely to be offered entry-level professional roles compared to more advantaged white applicants, finds a new report led by UCL researchers.
Economics & Business
Mar 7, 2025
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A study reveals that circular fashion (CF)—the practice of recycling, reselling, and renting clothing to reduce waste—might not be the green solution it claims to be.
Economics & Business
Mar 6, 2025
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Female entrepreneurs in the technology industry face unique challenges, as the field continues to be male-dominated. A recent study published in Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal found that female founders do, in fact, face ...
Economics & Business
Mar 6, 2025
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