A pair of researchers at the University of Oxford's Wellbeing Research Center, reports that numerical ratings people use to measure their feelings have value. In their paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy ...
It seems like an oxymoron—working in retirement. And, yet there will be many people who are either forced into working because of finances after they reach statutory retirement age or choose to carry on working, perhaps ...
Social Sciences
Aug 29, 2022
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For years, researchers have known that our physical and mental well-being improves when we freely give our time to help others. And when we do so through company-sponsored programs, performance-related outcomes like job satisfaction ...
Social Sciences
Aug 1, 2022
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An exploratory study with implications for the growing gig-economy indicates there were only two kinds of workers during COVID-19: the haves and the have-nots.
Economics & Business
Jul 11, 2022
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Major change is needed to counteract the lack of gender equality in marine science, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU).
Social Sciences
Jun 7, 2022
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The traditional 9-to-5 work week has been replaced in many cases by hybrid hours tailored to individual needs.
Economics & Business
Mar 3, 2022
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Money might at first attract us to a profession, but does it keep us in it? The report of the Quality Initial Teacher Education Review, released in recent days, found teachers in Australia reach the top pay scale after about ...
Education
Feb 28, 2022
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If you're dining out this Valentine's Day, spare a thought for the people putting your food on the table.
Social Sciences
Feb 11, 2022
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A new study in the International Journal of Work Organisation and Emotion investigates whether or not job satisfaction in US social workers correlates with subjective well-being. The quantitative correlational study examined ...
Social Sciences
Feb 9, 2022
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Programmes aimed at supporting employees' health and wellbeing can also benefit their social relationships and reduce bullying, according to a new study published today.
Economics & Business
Nov 19, 2021
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