Banks Delayed Handling Of Losses Worsened The Financial Crisis
According to the study, many banks were reluctant to disclose or react to financial losses for fear of negative market reaction
Bargaining Over Wages Is More Effective When Done At Sector Level
Previously it was believed that a collective sector approach for higher wages and better working conditions was associated with inferior performance. However, research shows this is not true.
Gaining a Global View of Poverty By Using Satellites
The extent to which an area is brightly lit at night (or not) provides an indication of how abundant infrastructure is in the region. Knowing the precise locations of these unlit, potentially impoverished communities is essential if we are to improve their circumstances.
Working With Spouses Helps Women Earn More – But Not More Than Their Partners
Research suggests husbands indirectly support their wives to earn more when working together - until that higher wage exceeds their own...
Are Your Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Excluding Your Staff?
DEI efforts employed by organisations can result in alienating employees when they fail to consider the needs and perspectives of all staff.
SMEs That Invest In ESG Initiatives Are More Resilient
To encourage SMEs to engage sustainable practices it is important owners understand not only how ESG practices benefit society, but how they can benefit too
Spirituality: The Discipline of Doing Business With The Unknown
Managers and entrepreneurs that embrace spirituality can open themselves up to greater opportunities for innovation - here's how to do it...
Star Rating Systems Blur The Lines Between “Good” and “Bad” Products
Star rating systems alone cause products to be rated more similarly to each other This makes it harder to differentiate between quality of products Complementing with written reviews could increase […]
Anticipating Students’ Needs Is The Best Way Of Reducing Dropout Rates
Poor academic performance and course dissatisfaction are the main ingredients in the decision to become a dropout, new research reveals