Hippos and humans learning to live in peace in DR Congo
Just how do you calm down a rampaging hippopotamus? Or even a herd of angry hippos.
Ecology
Feb 04, 2022
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News tagged with job creation
Transition to low carbon economy must be inclusive, say researchers
The success of measures aimed at reducing the impact of climate change depend greatly on place, time and social contexts, according to a new policy briefing involving a University of York academic.
Environment
Oct 05, 2020
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Social good creates economic boost
As unemployment rates skyrocket around the world in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a world-first study has found social venture start-ups not only alleviate social problems but also are much more important for job creation ...
Social Sciences
May 15, 2020
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Benin eyes video gaming in play for jobs and development
West Africa lags behind the northern hemisphere when it comes to software development but moves are afoot to tap into a growing interest in the region and across the continent.
Software
Apr 10, 2019
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Study finds high-growth firms crowd out competition for talent
The UK's efforts to boost productivity while ironing out regional inequalities in job creation may be fundamentally at odds, according to a joint study of so-called 'gazelle' firms by Aston University and the London School ...
Economics & Business
Jan 23, 2019
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Why do people work? Respect trumps money in South Africa case study
In South Africa, more than 50% of working age adults don't have jobs. But is the country asking the right questions when it comes to understanding what drives people's employment-related decisions? Research on unemployment ...
Social Sciences
Oct 01, 2018
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Texas guv confirms Amazon visit to Austin, Dallas
Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed on Thursday that Amazon HQ2 scouts have been to Austin and Dallas as he accepted an annual award that recognizes the top performing states for business and job creation.
Business
Mar 12, 2018
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Public hearing on Wisconsin $3B Foxconn tax break bill
The public is getting a chance to tell Wisconsin lawmakers what they think of a $3 billion tax incentive package that's part of an agreement struck with electronics giant Foxconn Technology Group.
Business
Aug 03, 2017
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Culture and creativity help cities to thrive
Today, the European Commission released the first ever edition of the 'Cultural and Creative Cities Monitor'.
Social Sciences
Jul 10, 2017
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Accenture vows big workforce boost in US
Technology consulting and services company Accenture on Friday announced plans to boost its US workforce by 30 percent in the coming three years.
Business
Feb 18, 2017
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