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When companies replace their CEOs, the stakes are high. But a new study shows that hiring boards might not be getting better at the process, even with practice.This post was originally published on this site

If you’re a parent, the summer holidays and approaching new school year might have you questioning your children’s access to pocket money—how much they get, how much they’re spending and what they’re spending money on.This […]

Youth vaping is a major public health concern in many countries, with New Zealand’s youth vaping rates among the highest in the world, and rising.This post was originally published on this site

Remote and hybrid work became the norm after the COVID-19 pandemic, but more workplaces, like Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Disney and even the federal government have mandated that employees return to offices in recent years. But […]

Time plays a key role in consumer behavior, especially concerning the purchasing patterns of vulnerable groups in society who have been ridiculed in offensive and discriminatory ads. Ben-Gurion University researcher Dr. Enav Friedmann examined the […]

After completing their doctorates, many new Ph.D.s must ask themselves important questions about their careers and lives: Should I pursue an academic career? Should I look for a job in the private sector? And of […]

Access to the internet is not a luxury. It’s an essential part of life. It shapes how people study, find and do work, access health care, stay connected with community and interact with government services.This […]

The most trusted reviewers of a leisure experience—like a visit to an art gallery, museum, movie theater or zoo—are people who do the activity alone, according to new research from the University of Maryland’s Robert […]

A study of the Liverpool boycott of The Sun newspaper following the Hillsborough disaster has found that the boycott shaped people’s perceptions of political parties and made people more left wing.This post was originally published […]

As climate hazards escalate, communities facing repetitive disasters in high-risk areas must weigh the economic and social trade-offs of rebuilding versus relocating. A Risk Analysis study has found that residents and government officials may have […]