Paper wasps eavesdrop on fighting rivals to rapidly assess potential opponents without personal risk. This new finding adds to mounting evidence that even mini-brained insects have an impressive capacity to learn, remember ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 25, 2020
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From writing papers to answering emails, it's common for office workers to juggle multiple tasks at once. But those constant interruptions can actually create sadness and fear and eventually, a tense working environment, ...
Social Sciences
May 11, 2020
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The worst thing for the economy would be not acting at all to prevent disease spread, followed by too short a lockdown, according to research based on US data.
Economics & Business
Apr 29, 2020
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Worker rights are among the least protected human rights in the world, according to new research from faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Social Sciences
May 10, 2024
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If you've been to a fast-food restaurant recently, you've probably noticed that self-service kiosks are beginning to replace human workers. But as you go to place your order and the lunch-rush crowd grows behind you, have ...
Social Sciences
Apr 16, 2024
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Increased worker mobility can negatively impact a business's ability to adopt new technology such as artificial intelligence (AI), researchers have found.
Social Sciences
Mar 27, 2024
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General skills training programs for those hired under flexible arrangements can strengthen the relationship between firm and worker, thus benefiting both groups. But for that to happen, the programs need to have strong buy-in ...
Social Sciences
Jan 19, 2024
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What do children need most? The answer often depends on a person's relationship with the child.
Social Sciences
Jan 13, 2024
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One barely has to wade into a Reddit thread in which workers whine about their employer before encountering something related to shifts. This often focuses on with whom a worker is scheduled and how that makes things better ...
Social Sciences
Dec 15, 2023
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The COVID-19 pandemic continues to reshape the workforce, with almost half of Australian workers willing to sacrifice part of their annual salary to work from home.
Economics & Business
Nov 29, 2023
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