Economy
Q&A: How to take a local business to global markets
Entering international markets can help a successful business grow even more. But when is the right time, and what are the steps?This article was originally published here
Economy
Economy
A homegrown player is worth an extra $4.8M annually to a National Hockey League team, says study
Everyone loves a hometown hero, and now, a new UBC Okanagan study has determined that having homegrown players on NHL teams is not only good for the fanbase, it’s also good for the owner’s wallet.This […]
Economy
Machine learning algorithm that predicts properties’ values benefits housing market, says study
Housing tends to be a key part of household wealth, but despite its importance, it has been difficult to measure the value of a property. In a new article, researchers have studied the impact of […]
Economy
Globalization of production undermines unions, study finds
Organized labor, in the form of unionization, has declined dramatically in wealthy democratic countries (rich democracies) over the past 50 years. The United States is among countries showing the greatest reduction, with union membership decreasing […]
Economy
Is your job making you happy? Insights from job satisfaction data
Sometimes at work, it’s not just a case of the Mondays. The level of dissatisfaction employees have with their job can last beyond the start of the week. New University of Georgia research has found […]
Economy
‘All or nothing’ business strategies can backfire, study suggests
When a company launches a new initiative, framing it as an “all or nothing” pathway to success is tempting, especially when the goal is restoring the status quo of years before, perhaps when business was […]
Economy
Research reveals gender bias blind spot among men in local leadership
Men in local leadership positions are unaware of gender leadership disparities and are less likely to challenge dominant stereotypes compared to women, suggests new research by the University of South Australia. The work is published […]
Economy
Automated lead nurturing boosts sales—but only under the right conditions
Businesses invest billions in marketing automation, and many assume that Automated Lead Nurturing (ALN) is a proven driver of sales. However, a new Journal of Marketing study reveals that ALN is not a one-size-fits-all solution. […]
Economy
Achieving circularity in textiles: Applying the Butterfly framework to assess challenges and opportunities
The Dutch textile industry stands at a crossroads. Fast fashion and overconsumption are driving an ever-growing mountain of waste, while the Netherlands is committed to achieving a fully circular textile chain by 2050. But how […]
Economy
NYC’s ‘couch-surfing’ runaways found vulnerable to exploitation in report
They move through New York and other big cities like shadows. Often at loose ends, they blend in on crowded city sidewalks and perhaps catch a few winks on a friend’s sofa or a park […]