How to be a boss at giving performance reviews
Experts share three must-do’s for delivering feedback at work.
October 16, 2024
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Business
Color complexity in social media posts leads to more engagement, new research shows
Kaleidoscopic color combinations can catch people’s attention before they even realize it.
October 15, 2024
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As OpenAI attracts billions in new investment, its goal of balancing profit with purpose is getting
Unlike other big tech companies, OpenAI is the for-profit subsidiary of a nonprofit overseen by the nonprofit’s board…
October 14, 2024
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Can listening to music make you more productive at work?
Some people swear by it, others find it painfully distracting. Here’s what the research suggests about the best way to…
October 13, 2024
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If you think grocery prices take a big bite out of your paycheck in the US, check out the rest of th
Here’s some food for thought: Groceries are actually pretty cheap in the US, comparatively speaking.
October 11, 2024
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US inflation rate fell to 2.4% in September − here’s what that means for interest rates and markets
Fed policymakers will be paying close attention to the latest data as their next policy meeting draws nearer.
October 10, 2024
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Committed a workplace gaffe? You will survive it (and you may even get promoted)
How you deal with an embarrassing mistake is far more important than the blooper itself.
October 10, 2024
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Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: sales pitches are often from biased sources, the choices can be ove
Signing up for a Medicare plan when you turn 65 − or making changes in subsequent years – means wading through a thicket…
October 10, 2024
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Too good to be true? New study shows people reject freebies and cheap deals for fear of hidden costs
A really good deal can make economic sense. But new research shows people are inherently suspicious if an offer seems overly…
October 7, 2024
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Dockworkers pause strike after Biden administration’s appeal to patriotism hits the mark
The agreement labor leaders and management reached will suspend the strike until at least Jan. 15, 2025. There will be more…
October 4, 2024
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As Yelp turns 20, online reviews continue to confound and confuse shoppers
No one wants to spend their hard-earned money on a dud product, so we’ll seek advice from strangers. Online reviews can…
October 4, 2024
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Low pay, high staff turnover and employee burnout took a toll on social service nonprofits during th
Some of these agencies told researchers that their organizations couldn’t afford to pay their workers enough money for…
October 4, 2024
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UAW is threatening new, smaller strikes against Stellantis − while contending with pressure from a c
The union averted a small-scale strike at a Ford factory, but tensions with Stellantis have not eased.
October 3, 2024
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More and more, business schools want to show they’re making a positive impact on society. But how sh
Students, professors and accrediting agencies are more interested in social impact than ever.
October 3, 2024
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Being ‘mindful’ about your bank account can bring more than peace of mind − a researcher explains th
Awareness and acceptance of not only your money, but your feelings about your money, can help guide responsible financial…
October 1, 2024
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Companies keep selling harmful products – but history shows consumers can win in the end
Health leaders, researchers, advocacy groups, companies and the public have saved millions of lives by reducing the consumption…
September 30, 2024
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We studied 19,898 Kickstarter campaigns − and discovered that talking politics hurts fundraising
To maximize crowdfunding cash, consider staying mum on politics.
September 30, 2024
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In storms like Hurricane Helene, flooded industrial sites and toxic chemical releases are a silent a
People living near these industries and emergency responders often have few details about the chemicals inside. New interactive…
September 30, 2024
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Brown bananas, crowded ports, empty shelves: What to expect if there’s a big dockworkers strike in t
The International Longshoremen’s Association’s 6-year contract with the East Coast and Gulf Coast ports will expire…
September 28, 2024
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Hurricane Helene power outages leave over 3 million in the dark – history shows poorer areas often w
Researchers tracked power outages after 8 major storms to see how wealth corresponded to recovery time.
September 27, 2024
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