Economy
When workers’ lives outside work are more fulfilling, it benefits employers, too
Many employers are demanding more from workers these days, pushing them to log as many hours as possible.This post was originally published on this site
Economy
Economy
Openness about wealth combined with penalties for financial secrecy can create fairer societies
Richer individuals contribute more to the public good when forced to be transparent about their wealth—especially when they can be penalized for financial secrecy, a new study finds.This post was originally published on this site
Economy
Every stock you take, AI could be watching you
Researchers have developed a new way to model how inventory behaves when both customer demand and supplier deliveries are unpredictable, and when missed sales cannot be recovered. The approach provides more accurate estimates than common […]
Economy
Crowdfunded companies are ‘ghosting’ their investors, and getting away with it
Imagine you invest US$500 to help a startup get off the ground through investment crowdfunding. The pitch is slick, the platform feels trustworthy and the company quickly raises its target amount from hundreds of people […]
Economy
Experience does not guarantee success for hiring CEOs, study finds
When companies replace their CEOs, the stakes are high. But a new study shows that hiring boards might not be getting better at the process, even with practice.This post was originally published on this site
Economy
Experts weigh in on why return-to-office policies may be stalling women’s career growth
Remote and hybrid work became the norm after the COVID-19 pandemic, but more workplaces, like Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Disney and even the federal government have mandated that employees return to offices in recent years. But […]
Economy
Personalized pricing can backfire on companies, says study
Personalized pricing, where merchants adjust prices according to the pile of data about a consumer’s willingness to pay, has been criticized for its potential to unfairly drive-up prices for certain customers.This post was originally published […]
Economy
Working after retirement associated with higher life satisfaction—especially for men
Work can be a boon or a burden, depending on who you ask. For many, the thought of having nothing to fill their days after retirement is distressing, while others might look forward to filling […]
Economy
Where you think you are in society (not where you actually are) matters for how you think about inequality
Imagine society as a ladder with ten rungs. Where would you place yourself? That answer reflects your subjective social status—where you see yourself in society. Importantly, this is not necessarily reflective of where you actually […]
Economy
Forget materialism, a simple life is happier, research shows
In an age where billionaires and conspicuous consumption are increasingly on display, new Otago-led research shows a simple life really is a happier life.This post was originally published on this site