High technology, not low taxes, may drive states' economic growth
High-tech training may trump tax breaks for creating more jobs and improving a state's economy, according to a team of economists.
High-tech training may trump tax breaks for creating more jobs and improving a state's economy, according to a team of economists.
Economics & Business
Jun 23, 2011
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The more honesty and humility an employee may have, the higher their job performance, as rated by the employees' supervisor. That's the new finding from a Baylor University study that found the honesty-humility personality ...
Social Sciences
Mar 1, 2011
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Emotional intelligence is a strong predictor of job performance, according to a new study conducted at Virginia Commonwealth University that helps settle the ongoing debate in a much-disputed area of research.
Social Sciences
Oct 25, 2010
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(PhysOrg.com) -- It pays to keep employees who are good friends side by side in the workplace, suggests a University of Florida study that finds pals often help each other by working closely on a job but can reduce productivity ...
Social Sciences
Apr 22, 2010
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One's happiness might seem like a personal subject, but a Kansas State University researcher says employers should be concerned about the well-being of their employees because it could be the underlying factor to success.
Other
Feb 3, 2009
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New research from Wiley suggests soft skills training can positively impact job performance and retention, but many organizations are missing out on its advantages.
Economics & Business
Mar 14, 2024
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Job performance has long been understood to be the primary equalizing factor affecting promotions for men and women in the workplace, but research shows, women don't gain as much from the same performance improvements as ...
Economics & Business
Apr 29, 2020
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Nineteen percent of US Twitter users follow President Donald Trump on the social platform, and a majority of those people approve of his job performance, a survey showed Monday.
Internet
Jul 15, 2019
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Historically, in competitions you always want to be the last man standing. At NASA, optimal functional performance, such as standing, is taken even more seriously. When astronauts return to Earth from working on the International ...
Space Exploration
Apr 8, 2015
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Recent forecasts for the California economy may be more optimistic than warranted, according to a new report by UC Irvine economists.
Economics & Business
Feb 25, 2013
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