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The coronavirus pandemic has led to more people choosing to become “microworkers,” a new study shows.This post was originally published on this site

A bar of chocolate in the U.S. might have been made in Belgium, with cocoa from the Ivory Coast, almonds from Morocco, vanilla from Madagascar and sugar from Brazil. Were forests cut down for it? […]

Employers looking for ways to support their workers seeking abortions in states where it’s now illegal or soon will be don’t have it easy.This post was originally published on this site

Active transportation investments offer many types of benefits related to safety, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, physical activity and the economy. Metro, Oregon’s regional government for the Portland metropolitan area, wants to better understand the role […]

Life improved for young people experiencing homelessness once they were housed through the Government’s Housing First program, with fewer admissions to hospital and visits to emergency departments, although their incomes remained stubbornly low, research published […]

The United States continues to lose newspapers at a rate of two per week, further dividing the nation into wealthier, faster growing communities with access to local news, and struggling areas without.This post was originally […]

Although mindfulness originates within an individual, a Virginia Commonwealth University researcher has found the benefits do not end with this person. The real payoffs emerge when an individual’s mindfulness is translated into mindful interactions and […]

Automation enhances industry, but it’s harmful to the mental health of its human co-workers.This post was originally published on this site

A new analysis suggests that a particular leadership style dubbed “engaging leadership” can boost employees’ engagement and enhance team effectiveness within the workplace. Greta Mazzetti of the University of Bologna, Italy, and Wilmar Schaufeli of […]

The continuing geopolitical risk and uncertainty experienced in recent years has prompted companies to change their global supply chains in profound ways, new research has found.This post was originally published on this site