Dropouts weren't prepared in first place, study finds
While some folks may look at university/college dropouts as simply lazy slackers, a Western study boils the bailout down to simple ability.
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Feb 15, 2013
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Managers exploit loyal workers more than less committed colleagues
Company loyalty is a double-edged sword, according to a new study. Managers target loyal workers over less committed colleagues when dolling out unpaid work and additional job tasks.
Social Sciences
Mar 20, 2023
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Trade war between superpowers provides unexpected boost for Vietnam
A trade war between China and the United States triggered by former president Donald Trump created an unexpected boost for Vietnam, new research has shown.
Economics & Business
Apr 28, 2023
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Too hot to handle? How heat is reshaping US population shifts
As extreme heat intensifies across the United States, it's widely assumed that rising temperatures will push people to pack up and leave. But new research from Florida Atlantic University challenges that narrative, showing ...
Social Sciences
Apr 16, 2026
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How AI alters middle managers' work
The introduction of artificial intelligence is a significant part of the digital transformation bringing challenges and changes to the job descriptions among management. A study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland ...
Economics & Business
Dec 20, 2023
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Study: Being conscientious is one of the strongest predictors of success in the workplace
Organizations are always looking for the ingredients that make a good employee, with many turning to personality tests as a means to find out.
Social Sciences
Nov 5, 2019
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Nudging out the coronavirus with behavioral economics
Human behavior is key in any pandemic. So how can a little nudge in the right direction change our behavior for the better? Researcher Nurit Nobel explains the science behind encouraging good behaviors—and how it can help ...
Social Sciences
Jun 1, 2020
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Construal level theory: Opening consumer behavior research with a new approach
That the consumer behavior of these people carries systematic rules, and is not completely impulsive, has been made clear in a field called “behavioral economics”, an interdisciplinary area in economics and psychology. ...
Economics & Business
Feb 15, 2011
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Head Start slashes likelihood of adult poverty
One of the United States' most successful anti-poverty measures starts very early in life: Head Start, a preschool program for disadvantaged kids, increased children's education and significantly reduced the likelihood of ...
Economics & Business
Dec 14, 2018
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Low-wage fast-food jobs leave hefty tax bill, report says
The fast-food industry costs American taxpayers nearly $7 billion annually because its jobs pay so little that 52 percent of fast-food workers are forced to enroll their families in public assistance programs, according to ...
Economics & Business
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