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‘I would discriminate’: Study exposes UK employers’ hidden bias against maternity leave

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Discriminatory views about maternity leave remain widespread, with some UK employers openly admitting they would avoid hiring pregnant women, according to new research from the University of Bath.This post was originally published on this site

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Interplay between base and add-on products: Consumer education may prevent regulation of complementary product pricing

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The recent lawsuits associated with HP preventing third-party ink cartridges from being used in their printers highlight the challenges of monopolizing complementary, or add-on, products. HP’s case, though, might be considered the more contentious version […]

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AI took your job—can retraining help?

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Many people worry that AI is going to take their job. But a recent survey conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that rather than laying off workers, many AI-adopting firms are […]

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US women narrowed the pay gap with men by having fewer kids

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Women in the U.S. typically earned 85% as much as men for every hour they spent working in 2024. However, working women are faring much better than their moms and grandmothers did 40 years ago. […]

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Housing stress takes a toll on mental health. Here’s what we can do about it

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Australia’s housing crunch is no longer just an economic issue. Research clearly shows people who face housing insecurity are more likely to experience mental ill-health.This post was originally published on this site

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Eviction is a ‘deliberate feature’ of the housing system, says new book

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A new book by Dr. Jessica Field from The University of Manchester has revealed that eviction is a “deliberate and enduring feature” of Britain’s housing system, rather than simply being a consequence of a housing […]

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Economic hardship linked to higher risk of partner violence against women

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A recent study by the University of Bremen and Europa-Universität Flensburg shows that poverty and financial struggles increase the risk of violence in couple relationships. Unemployment, financial discontent, and the presence of children intensify this […]

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Study reveals key knowledge areas for successful digital transformation projects

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As businesses race to harness the disruptive potential of AI and other emerging technologies, a study from the University of Sydney Business School identifies knowledge assessment and strategic recruitment as critical to successful digital transformation.This […]

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How name, image, and likeness policies boost college football’s competitive balance

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A study published in Management Science challenges conventional wisdom about name, image, and likeness (NIL) policies in college football, demonstrating they actively enhance competitive balance and broaden opportunities for athletes.This post was originally published on […]

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Navigating the knowledge paradox: Why having some answers can be worse than having none

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Chess is a strategic game characterized by temporal complexity—wherein the goodness of a move is unclear due to a separation between action and outcome. Likewise, many organizational decisions do not yield instant consequences, leading to […]

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  • Denver study shows removing parking requirements results in more affordable housing being built

    Removing parking requirements for new buildings could help thousands of Coloradans who struggle to afford housing.This post was originally published on this site
  • Payroll-delivered emergency savings accounts proposed as solution to financial stress

    Financial stress is costing Canadian employers nearly $70 billion in lost productivity each year. A new idea introduced by researchers at Canada’s Financial Wellness Lab, based at Western, could hold the key to reversing that [...]
  • Complexity economics offers new tools for today’s global challenges

    Global markets are complex systems, shaped by feedback loops, sudden shocks, and adaptive behavior that rarely follow textbook rules and which can’t be captured by neat equations.This post was originally published on this site

Highlights

  • AI ‘workslop’ is creating unnecessary extra work. Here’s how we can stop it
  • How nature’s wow factor may curb fast fashion
  • Denver study shows removing parking requirements results in more affordable housing being built
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