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.
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...
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 […]
Shareholders more likely to support eco-initiatives if they experience climate disasters
Shareholders in locations hit by climate-related disasters are more likely to support environmental proposals regardless of risking firm value
Companies With LGBT-Friendly Policies Perform Better
As well as helping to create a more inclusive work environment, LGBT-friendly policies can help attract talent from communities that your competitors might be too close-minded to accept, boosting your competitive advantage.
Want To Impress Your Mentor? Show Your Soft Side
Qualities such as empathy, the ability to see the world from another’s vantage point, or imagine oneself in another’s shoes may sound, to ambitious minds, a little flimsy as a skillset, but mastering these abilities can often mean the difference between career progression and stagnation.
Want To Rule The World? Wear Glasses
Research has revealed many positive attributes attached to wearing glasses, which work particularly well for those in positions of power