Should Over 50s Avoid Social Media To Prevent Depression?
With so much time spent online, should we be paying better attention to the health risks? Research from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore finds excessive social media usage can be detrimental for mental health, particularly for over 50s.
Our Best Reads of 2024
As 2025 approaches, we look back over the last twelve months, exploring which articles you've been paying the most attention to. Our most popular pieces from 2024 can be found here - which ones did you miss?
The Best of BookShelf 2024
Throughout 2024 we’ve been profiling the authors behind the most compelling, academic works of the year, handing over the stage for them to tell us, in their own words, how their work can contribute towards creative positive change both for business and for wider society. But which books made our 2024 shortlist?
4 Fool Proof Ways To Ensure You’re On Santa’s Nice List This Christmas
Have you done enough in your professional life to earn your spot on Santa's nice list this year? As Christmas eve draws near, we explore the research into the benefits of being nice and share some advice to do better in 2025.
Do Image Reviews Always Show The Full Picture?
What convinces you to buy, when shopping online? If it's not down to price its often reviews. Research shows that when images are included in a review this can sometimes decrease its helpfulness.
BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Roland Erne
How much of an influence have labour movements played in the development of democracy and welfare states? We sit down with Roland Erne to discuss his latest book and it's implications for policymakers
Consumers Are More Forgiving If Faulty Products Are Green
Are you more likely to forgive companies for product faults if they've put the effort into making it eco-friendly? Research says "yes", but there are limitations...
Why Klarna Might Be Making You Spend More
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) solutions like Klarna and Afterpay have been growing in popularity in recent years, enabling shoppers to spread the payment for a product over multiple paychecks. But instead of helping you better manage your money, could these payment schemes actually be encouraging you to spend more?