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A recent study by Carnegie Mellon University and the Internal Revenue Service found that gig workers who no longer received 1099 reporting for their work reported 17 cents less in self-employment net earnings on their tax returns. The researchers estimated that 770,000 gig workers went unreported, resulting in $560 million in unreporte...
According to Paul Osterman's research, 35% of US workers are marginal employees, freelancers, or gig employees with little career prospects or security. Osterman's book, Disposable Workers, examines the growing trend of firms controlling labor costs, leaving many workers in precarious positions.
Maja Djikic, a professor at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, has been recognized as one of the world's leading executive coaches. She specializes in adult development and teaches in several executive education programs, including the Rotman Executive Coaching Certificate program.
Research shows a link between dollar store food quality and higher rates of obesity, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. Traditional grocery store access is associated with better health metrics, according to a new study published in BMC Public Health.
Researchers developed a new measure of conflict expression that highlights the diversity in how individuals voice their dissent. The Conflict Expression Tendencies (CET) measure predicts individuals' cognitive, affective, and psychological outcomes, suggesting that debating as a way to express conflict boosts workers' information acqui...
Researchers found that hedge funds that effectively bet against public sentiment outperformed those that rode sentiment, earning a 0.4% monthly premium. This result persists even after controlling for fund characteristics and economic risks.
North Carolina State University has been chosen to lead a 10-year Department of War initiative to modernize US textile manufacturing for the defense industry. The initiative aims to increase U.S. competitiveness by adopting advanced technologies and techniques.
Jim Rogers emphasizes the importance of rigorous research, questioning, and emotional discipline in achieving successful investing outcomes. He identifies major risks in global markets, including rising U.S. debt and complacency, while highlighting China's potential for recovery and India's long-term promise.
The McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin has announced the renaming of its Master of Science in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence program to emphasize the central role of emerging technologies in the curriculum. The new name highlights the technical rigor and AI integration that distinguish these...
A study by the University of Texas at Austin found that Moody's new rating policy led companies to borrow an average 22% more, increasing their investments despite no change in financial health. The shift from counting preferred stock as debt to equity reduced a company's perceived risk and improved its credit rating.
A pilot study by Bayes Business School found that shoppers using digital screens on their supermarket trolleys spent up to 32% more than those without. The study recorded significant spikes in spending and consumption among 'superusers' who engaged with the technology most.
A new study found that negotiation is a routine part of daily life, with over 30% of social interactions involving some form of negotiation. The most common process was agreement-seeking and joint decision-making, not the zero-sum exchange typically associated with negotiation.
The competition brings seven teams together to pitch optics and photonics technologies with cash prizes and industry mentorship. Previous winners include Max-IR Labs, Advanced Optronics, and Coalesenz.
A new study on pizza delivery found that consumer impatience significantly influences market dynamics, reducing competition and allowing lower-quality providers to survive. Consumer impatience also limits price competition, with a 50% reduction in delivery time worth more than 20% of the order price.
New research finds that investment opportunities, financial constraints, and operating profiles are key drivers of company tax rates. Factors such as CEO management styles also play a significant role in determining effective tax rates.
A new paper proposes a framework to support more women entrepreneurs, focusing on digital workplace innovation and flexible ways of working. The researchers argue that technology alone is not enough and requires investment in digital skills and inclusive workplace design.
The 11th HKU Quarterly Forum explored China's economic growth, highlighting the need for technology to support traditional industries. Keynote speakers discussed the role of technology in overcoming K-shaped divergence, globalization, and global financial markets.
A new white paper highlights the risks of microplastics in supply chains and environments, with primary and secondary microplastics found in various products. Businesses are urged to take proactive measures to manage their microplastic exposure, including monitoring, circular business models, and recycled-content products.
Research from the University of East London suggests that digital workplace innovation can support more women in leadership roles within family firms. The study argues that flexible digital working can enable women to contribute more visibly to leadership while balancing work and family life. Digital tools like Microsoft Teams can help...
A new study from the University of Surrey discovered that simply explaining how customer money is spent can make them more willing to pay higher prices. The research found that customers are often more willing to pay when they understand the value behind a service, such as expert staff or quality ingredients.
A new scale developed by University of Arizona researchers helps marketers predict consumer habits by analyzing which era evokes the most nostalgia. The Nostalgia for Eras scale assesses three components: warmth, loss, and idealization, identifying specific decades that evoke strong nostalgic feelings.
The partnership will create a blueprint for fusion testbed and shared technology development, addressing key gaps in the DOE Fusion Science and Technology Roadmap. The collaboration combines ORNL's expertise in fusion science with REV's technical knowledge and specialty in capital and ecosystem development.
Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have developed a new approach to stress testing, which simulates multiple financial risks simultaneously to predict bank resilience. This method outperformed existing stress tests in identifying worst-case losses and captured more severe losses.
The program combines technical innovation and strategic business thinking, offering four specialized tracks: business analytics, finance, marketing, and IT management. Students will earn both a Bachelor of Science in engineering and a Master of Science in business.
A new paper proposes a geopolitical-economic order framework that distinguishes between two types of economic orders: state-based and market-based. The former rewards strategic power and government intervention, while the latter promotes mutually beneficial voluntary exchanges. Understanding these differences is crucial for multination...
A recent study by Annabelle Roberts found that consumers tend to distrust others after a negative experience, and this distrust can be difficult to overcome. The researchers conducted 21 studies involving nearly 12,000 people and discovered that people learn attitudes from a single trust interaction, whether positive or negative.
Professor Anita McGahan has been elected as a Fellow of The British Academy, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the humanities and social sciences. Her research focuses on social justice, humanistic governance, and entrepreneurship in the public interest.
A study by Nooshin L. Warren found that small changes in sexual misconduct and gender portrayals can affect box office revenue, with adjustments adding or subtracting $8-13 million. Meanwhile, public expectations of gender roles seemed to regress after #MeToo, indicating a slower adoption of new norms.
The Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure Consortium will develop innovative ways to meet the nation's growing energy needs, generating 21,000 jobs and $1 billion in economic growth. The consortium will focus on advanced manufacturing, AI, cybersecurity, and energy technology.
New research highlights that modern slavery is often a result of business decisions prioritizing cost and efficiency over labor conditions. Companies must invest in understanding their supply chains to tackle exploitation and shift focus from reporting to knowledge.
A study reviews China's development in seismic risk management, tracing the field's progress from disaster response policies to catastrophe risk management and emergency management. The authors suggest strengthening engineering foundations while prioritizing system recovery and adaptation after earthquakes.
A study from Technical University of Munich found that people perceive AI hiring decisions as unfair when the avatar resembles them in terms of gender or skin color. After receiving a rejection, trust in AI is shaken if the avatar's appearance differs from their own.
A study by Penn State researchers found that certifying third-party repair services increases repair rates and helps brands retain market share. By signaling the value or 'unused utility' left in broken products, certified brand repair services increased repair leads with a 700% increase.
Researchers introduced a new method to measure firm capabilities, creating a 'capabilities ladder' to identify basic and advanced capabilities. The study found significant nestedness within the ladder, with firms at lower rungs having basic managerial, production, and communication capabilities.
A recent study found that companies relying heavily on AI-powered recruitment may be losing out to competitors due to a lack of human connections. Employers should prioritize transparency, bias auditing, and human oversight in their recruitment processes.
A new Cornell University research study reveals that TPS workers contribute significantly to New York state's economy and communities, with strong attachments to their local areas and pride in their economic contributions. The findings support previous research on the deep social, economic, and civic ties of long-term TPS holders.
The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme has supported the creation of 691 businesses, generating 5,184 jobs and raising over £1.27 billion in investment. The programme continues to play a critical role in retaining talent within the NHS by enabling clinicians to develop their ventures alongside their clinical careers.
Researchers analyzed 11.6 million marketplace interactions and experiments involving job candidates and service providers to find that faster responders were viewed more positively than delayed responders. Employers preferred speed as a signal of future responsiveness, but authenticity also mattered.
A new study from Penn State researchers found that sending a simple acknowledgment message to customers can boost repeat participation in recycling and reuse programs, making sustainable behavior more sustainable over time. The study showed that acknowledgment emails tripled consumer participation in a dining service's reuse program.
A study by University of Cologne researchers found that sales system agility contributes to higher operating profit only when channel structure and management are aligned. Companies should review their sales channel mix and allocation of responsibilities to reap benefits from rapid adaptation.
A new study by Cornell University finds that women achieve similar economic outcomes in negotiations as men, but foster stronger interpersonal relationships, which lead to greater satisfaction. Women are preferred partners in negotiations due to their likability, fairness, and ability to build trust.
A new study from the University of Tokyo finds that a one-off training session increased time spent by fathers on childcare and housework, freeing up mothers to use for their own work. The training corrected common misconceptions about paternity leave and led to significant behavioral change.
New research by Muhammad Jawad finds that matching review formats to shopping stages improves outcomes. Participants who saw text for choice reduction and video for choice selection showed better results compared to those with mismatched formats.
A new study from Michigan State University found that vocational interests predict significant life outcomes well into adulthood, including work, relationship, and community outcomes. Enterprising interests were the most broadly predictive category, while social interests predicted relationship outcomes.
A new study examines how political context influences supply chain decision-making, finding that ideological cues can alter perceptions of both the decision and the decision-maker. Researchers found that even neutral presentations of politically charged issues can activate bias, influencing how recommendations are received.
The TSESOM framework proposes a dynamic service ecosystem approach to manage sustainable operations in botanic gardens, integrating biodiversity research and ecosystemic thinking. It offers a flexible tool for transformative collaboration and innovation, supporting planetary health and global sustainability transitions.
Observing resilient coworkers can boost performance and well-being, but also lead to anxiety if employees feel they can't replicate the same level of resilience. To make stories of resilience motivational, it's essential to highlight how the individual is similar to other employees.
Rockefeller University Press has partnered with Cashmere to enable safe and transparent AI inference use of its journals, protecting authors' work while providing visibility and revenue transparency. The partnership uses Cashmere's infrastructure suite to manage AI-powered research applications.
A new University of Michigan study found that nursing job turnover increased significantly since the pandemic, with over 24% of registered nurses leaving their primary positions. The main reasons for this increase were stressful work environments, burnout, and inadequate staffing, which affected all care settings.
Research found that companies with more independent board members adjust CEO compensation more quickly towards optimal levels. Boards make calculated trade-offs and consider costs and benefits before changing pay structures.
A new Brookings Institution study found that ICE surges have caused significant job losses in cities where enforcement is most active. Between 51,000 and 297,000 American-born workers lost their jobs due to the surges, which also led to widespread disruptions throughout industries such as construction.
Aldebaran, a red wine made from Muscat Bailey A grapes, won a Gold Award in the Muscat Bailey A category, while Junmai -eme- received the Platinum Award in the Junmai Sake category at the French Japanese Sake Competition for the second consecutive year
New research from Griffith University reveals how Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' anti-ESG politics are reshaping financial markets. The study found that fossil fuel companies played a significant role in limiting banks and pension funds' investments in ESG-aligned companies.
A study found that passive AI use can lead to a decline in outcome satisfaction of 21% compared to manual writing, while collaborative AI use showed similar scores. Passive AI use also reduced feelings of ownership and perceived meaningfulness by nearly 20%.
Researchers from MIT and IBM create a state-of-the-art dataset called ChartNet, which includes over a million varied charts. The dataset is designed to teach vision-language models how to effectively interpret charts, enabling them to outperform commercial models on tasks like data extraction and chart summarization.
Jue Wang joins Insilico Medicine as Global Head of Business Development to drive high-value alliances and empower commercial growth. She brings expertise in small-molecule novel drug discovery and has led landmark collaborations worth USD 4 billion.
Researchers found that adding words like charming, cozy, or lovely to Airbnb listings boosted booking rates by roughly 0.2%, comparable to objective claims about amenities. The study's findings suggest that subjective praise can meaningfully shape consumer behavior without consumers feeling remorseful.
The energy retail sector is a vulnerable part of the energy industry's value chain and critical infrastructure. A new study proposes concrete methods to strengthen cybersecurity resilience in retail organisations.
A new study led by Professor Dr. Anne Burmeister found that individuals seeking advice are more likely to reach out when they learn about the benefits for both parties involved, resulting in a 40% increase in contacts and high-quality advice received.
The convergence of traditional and decentralized finance is breaking down barriers to financial access worldwide, particularly in emerging economies. Tokenisation is enabling essential infrastructure, including cryptocurrency payments and investment opportunities previously exclusive to the ultra-wealthy.