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Small businesses say they aren’t planning to hire many recent graduates for entry-level jobs—here’s why

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Small businesses are planning to hire fewer recent college graduates than they did in 2025, making it likely harder for this cohort to find entry-level jobs.This post was originally published on this site

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Meta-analysis challenges the link between economic inequality and mental health

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Does living in an unequal society make people unhappy? Not necessarily, reveals the largest study ever conducted on the subject. Nicolas Sommet, a social psychologist and research manager at the LIVES Centre at the University […]

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How family ownership shapes merger and acquisition decisions in emerging markets

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Mergers and acquisitions can transform a company’s future. For family businesses, those decisions hinge on more than financial calculations—they reflect how families balance control, identity, and risks.This post was originally published on this site

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Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income

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Each year on the holiday that bears his name, Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered for his immense contributions to the struggle for racial equality. What is less often remembered but equally important is that […]

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How hands-on textile work inspires creativity and growth

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Seated on the stone floor of a medieval fortress in Italy’s Tuscan hills, students rip thin, one-inch strips of fabric. They then knot the strips together to create extra chunky yarns. With these chunky yarns, […]

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Circular economy startups can create new opportunities in resistant markets

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A new study published in Business Strategy and the Environment, from the University of Eastern Finland offers a fresh perspective on how circular economy startups succeed in developing their business in markets where consumer demand […]

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Rethinking restroom equity: How mixed-gender designs improve access in public venues

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Next time you’re at a concert, sports game, or crowded event, your restroom experience might be a lot better thanks to new research published in the Management Science. The study offers a game-changing approach to […]

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New study reveals strategic logic behind global patent litigation venue selection

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A new study published in the Strategic Management Journal sheds light on how multinational firms make strategic decisions about where to pursue patent litigation in an increasingly interconnected and politically complex global environment. Rather than […]

Economy

Why central bankers look to the ‘stars’ when setting interest rates

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When the topic of central banks and the outlook for interest rates comes up, economists often turn to the so-called “star” variables to help with their predictions.This post was originally published on this site

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AI model uses social media posts to predict unemployment rates ahead of official data

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Social media posts about unemployment can predict official jobless claims up to two weeks before government data is released, according to a study. Unemployment can be tough, and people often post about it online.This post […]

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  • Why your brain has to work harder in an open-plan office than private offices

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  • Why people say they care about ethical shopping but often buy differently

    Many Canadians say they care about ethical products. They want coffee that supports farmers, chocolate made without child labor and everyday goods that are better for the environment.This post was originally published on this site
  • Five ways that AI could be reshaping your relationship with money

    The financial industry is entering a new era, with AI and new regulations on accessing data transforming how finance works. These changes are giving people more options to manage their money in new ways—taking us [...]

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  • Why your brain has to work harder in an open-plan office than private offices
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