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Companies can thrive without compromising their principles, according to new research by the University of York in collaboration with the Good Business Charter (GBC).This post was originally published on this site

In more and more workplaces, important decisions aren’t made by managers but by algorithms which have increasing levels of access to and control over workers. While algorithmic management can boost efficiency and flexibility (as well […]

Cash grants appear to be more promising than matching grants, especially if the survival of small businesses, rather than innovation, is the key objective in fragile political contexts. This is the result of a study […]

Taking anti-obesity drugs has led some U.S. adults to throw away more food than they tossed before starting the medications, a new study has found.This post was originally published on this site

As social media continues to redefine how we connect, new research is exploring the role of “micro-influencers” and how this powerful group is reshaping the influencer landscape and the relationship between brands and their consumers.This […]

The changes in society and the phenomena surrounding us are becoming more unexpected and interconnected than ever before. This increasing complexity challenges strategic management, making it harder to predict trends and developments. According to a […]

Australia’s gender pay gap has been shrinking year by year, but is still over 20% among Australia’s private companies, a new national report card shows.This post was originally published on this site

Shortly after Jerome’s mother died of cancer, he experienced what he described as a “mental breakdown” and, before too long, found himself without a home. Taking care of his mother had drained him—both emotionally and […]

The economy, we’re often reminded, is cyclical. But we all hope our careers won’t be. That means those of us who make it to the very top—CEOs, for instance—may be unduly influenced by memories of […]

“One in three people would rather deep clean their bathroom—deep clean with rubber gloves and everything—rather than check their savings,” according to AJ Coyne, chief marketing officer at online bank Monzo. While this might sound […]