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How rising household debt could slow UK labor strikes this year

After decades of declining real wages and deteriorating working conditions, strike activity has spiked over the last year, particularly in... Read more

How assigning labels at work can delegitimize employees

Have you or a colleague ever been negatively labeled at work, whether it's based on your gender, age, race or... Read more

Economists have misunderstood a key indicator—and it's a big problem, says researcher

In studies, forecasts and recommendations to governments, markets are seen as capable of processing so-called rational information. Economists claim that... Read more

Starbucks fans are steamed: The psychology underlying anger toward changes to a rewards program

Starbucks, the coffee chain giant, is modifying its rewards program, and the news is full of stories of outraged consumers.... Read more

Mandatory business closures drove the economic decline during COVID-19 pandemic: Study

Involuntary business closures have been the leading cause of a massive decline in U.S. GDP during the COVID-19 pandemic, although... Read more

Florida dominates list of most overvalued housing markets

Florida metros make up six of the 10 most overvalued housing markets in the nation, according to the latest report... Read more

New principles to encourage transparency and prevent greenwashing in financial sector

New practical principles will encourage transparency and prevent greenwashing in the financial sector. It is hoped the recommendations will lead... Read more

Urban elites seize most of the benefits of big cities, finds study

Urban inequality in Europe and the United States is so severe that urban elites claim most of the benefits from... Read more

When speaking up at work, talk to someone who can take action, study recommends

Conventional wisdom says it pays to speak up at work: When an employee offers a novel idea for workplace improvements,... Read more

Work from home success linked to work/life boundaries

Remote jobs can help workers craft more satisfying lives, with higher psychological well-being and work engagement, but only if that... Read more

US wealth gap widening more quickly than Europe's: Study

The wealth gap was partly due to significant rises in stock market prices, according to the new study from Imperial... Read more

Food shortages: Five ways to fix 'unfair' supply chains

UK food prices soared by more than 16% in 2022 as record inflation pushed up the prices of everything from... Read more

The cost of school uniforms is a barrier to education, but there are ways to level the playing field

This year's perennial back-to-school uniform discussion happens during a cost of living crisis. And we already know that the upfront... Read more

New research finds variable pricing for NFL games increases ticket sales

How can a sports team win off the field with variable ticket pricing strategies? A new study in the journal... Read more

US skills gap rapidly widening, survey reveals

The skills gap in the U.S. is rapidly spreading to more organizations, according to Wiley's latest annual Closing the Skills... Read more