Economy
Bunnings’ backyard pods won’t fix the housing crisis, but they signal a shift
Australia is in a deep housing crisis.This post was originally published on this site
Economy
Economy
Seattle’s new minimum pay for app deliveries raised base pay, but tips fell
On-demand delivery services facilitated through online platforms have grown significantly in the past decade, generating work opportunities for independent drivers who can self-schedule their work. In a new study, researchers examined how a new minimum […]
Economy
Why supermarkets may sell more by putting fresh meals in front
Why did the rotisserie chicken cross the aisle—and end up in your shopping cart? Maybe you grabbed the container that was closest to you, or maybe you examined all of the chickens, checking dates and […]
Economy
How to entice water guzzlers to conserve: Using the right incentives outperforms years of public messaging
When Kristina Brecko arrived at Stanford University in the fall of 2012 to start her Ph.D., she was already scanning the weather forecast—not for rainfall, but for snow. An avid snowboarder, she and her graduate […]
Economy
How emotionally intelligent leadership can drive organizational wellness
A recent paper examines how emotional intelligence functions as a critical skill in education settings and as a leadership capability in modern organizations, particularly amid rising workplace strain, complexity, and change. The research is authored […]
Economy
Review finds knowledge management boosts public sector performance in emerging economies
Public sector organizations in emerging economies could improve their performance and resilience by taking a more systematic approach to knowledge management, according to a review in the International Journal of Business Excellence.This post was originally […]
Economy
Study of 174 U.S. law firms finds when employers ‘build’ vs. ‘buy’ talent
Firms flush with resources tend to develop talent internally while younger firms, facing unpredictable workloads, will hire from the outside to fill their talent gap, according to a new USF study.This post was originally published […]
Economy
Raising human capital in BRICS is linked to lower emissions, study suggests
Climate change and worsening environmental conditions have brought into sharp relief how we must reconcile development with sustainability. This issue is nowhere more starkly relevant than among the fastest-growing economies. Research published in the International […]
Economy
Large study shows scaling startups risk increasing gender gaps
When startups scale quickly, founders often make hurried hiring decisions that unintentionally disadvantage women, according to new study from the Stockholm School of Economics in Sweden. The study shows how the pressures of rapid growth […]
Economy
Why cheaper power alone isn’t enough to end energy poverty in summer
Australia is an energy superpower. We have abundant natural resources, high average incomes and one of the highest per-capita rates of rooftop solar uptake in the world.This post was originally published on this site