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Uncovering factors influencing voluntary information disclosure in Japanese listed companies

Voluntary disclosure of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information, which is not required by law,... Read more

Professor finds that exercise apps can help coworkers bond and deepen workplace connections

Projects at work can impact what's happening in our personal lives. And what's happening in our personal lives can also... Read more

New research paints stark picture for young women in student employment

Employers, trade unions and education providers in England are being urged to come together to make employment fairer for students.... Read more

U.S. aid cuts threaten tools that reveal abuse of women, children worldwide, warn experts

Amid growing concern over U.S. public health funding cuts, experts at Washington University in St. Louis warn that pulling support... Read more

Study shows expanded child tax credit helped middle-class families pay energy bills, but not the poorest

A new study from UCLA Health shows that the 2021 expanded Child Tax Credit helped prevent energy insecurity among middle-class... Read more

Why do fake online reviews keep fooling us? Study reveals a 'truth bias'

Despite growing awareness of fake online reviews, a new University of South Florida study finds that consumers still overwhelmingly trust... Read more

A career compass is better than a check for students, study finds

Career guidance and future planning are more effective than financial incentives in improving access to higher education for young people... Read more

Using generative AI can boost employees' creativity, shows study

A new study led by Tulane University researchers reveals that generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, can enhance employees' creativity—but... Read more

Cuts to school lunch and food bank funding mean less fresh produce for children and families

The U.S. government recently cut more than US$1 billion in funding to two long-running programs that helped schools and food... Read more

We mapped 18,000 children's playgrounds and revealed inequality across England

Outside of the home, public playgrounds are the most common places for children to play and the fundamental right of... Read more

Beauty is an advantage, but not everywhere

A new study by researchers at the University of Mannheim demonstrates how cultures evaluate attractiveness differently and the influence this... Read more

Gen Z and the sustainability paradox: Why ideals and shopping habits don't always align

As the summer shopping season kicks off, all eyes are on Gen Z—those born between 1997 and 2012 and whose... Read more

Probing the power struggle over affordable housing

Southern California's housing affordability crisis has escalated into a contentious battle between and within different government levels. A study by... Read more

Why world's oldest organizations are surpassing young upstarts in environmental sustainability

What does it take for a company to last for centuries? Ask most business analysts, and you'll hear about innovation,... Read more

Using plain English in terms-of-use contracts could garner more consumer trust for digital service companies

Consumers don't trust what they don't understand. It makes digital service and social media companies that depend on dense terms-of-use... Read more