Economy

New research highlights how contractor hiring for cost reduction creates safety risks in mining, prompting calls for stronger regulatory oversight.This article was originally published here

When media company NZME proposed the closure of 14 community newspapers last week, the so-called “news desert” encroached a little further into the local information landscape.This article was originally published here

In recent years, employers across North America have introduced or boosted equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) programs in hopes of creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace culture.This article was originally published here

Employees who work remotely full time by choice—not because an organization requires it—feel greater autonomy and less isolation, improving job satisfaction. But those benefits may fade as more colleagues also work from home, reducing the […]

Even when their parents are lawyers, doctors, or executives, Black Britons are substantially more likely to end up in working class jobs than their White peers, a new study from the University of Kent reveals.This […]

It’s never easy to create a successful business, but it’s a lot harder if you’re Black.This article was originally published here

A new study published in Nature Human Behaviour suggests that a tool similar to a stock market could help scientists identify research findings that are likely to hold up to scrutiny.This article was originally published […]

Consumers who consider themselves to be “sustainable practitioners” may not be as well-intentioned towards the environment as they claim, new research shows.This article was originally published here

Tempted by lower prices and a nice river view? Houses for sale in a flood zone are around 10% cheaper than surrounding areas, according to new research. However, the reduced price tag is not worth […]

Transparency and effective communication are critical for brands to gain and keep consumer trust according to new research.This article was originally published here