#For job seekers with disabilities, soft skills don’t impress in early interviews

#For job seekers with disabilities, soft skills don’t impress in early interviews

“#For job seekers with disabilities, soft skills don’t impress in early interviews” Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new study by Rutgers University researchers finds that job candidates with disabilities are more likely to make a positive first impression on prospective employers when they promote technical skills rather than soft skills, such as their ability to…

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#Research into 1980s crime trends could predict how policy affects future offending rates

“#Research into 1980s crime trends could predict how policy affects future offending rates” Credit: CC0 Public Domain New research from the University of Derby identifying the link between the performance of the UK economy and crime trends could predict the consequence of key government policies, including ending the current furlough scheme and Brexit, say academics….

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#Diversity networks: Good start, but improvement necessary

“#Diversity networks: Good start, but improvement necessary” Credit: CC0 Public Domain The number of diversity networks within large organizations has greatly increased in recent years. Many modern companies wish to further the promotion of employees with a specific social identity, so they promote networks where these employees can meet one other. A good start—but unfortunately…

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#Housing First proves cost effective especially for the most-vulnerable homeless group

“#Housing First proves cost effective especially for the most-vulnerable homeless group” According to the researchers, investing in Housing First for people struggling with homelessness and severe mental illness is the most cost-effective way of spending limited public dollars to help these individuals regain and keep permanent housing. Credit: Eric Latimer Canadians spend big money dealing…

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#People trust decisions made by groups, but information markets are more accurate

“#People trust decisions made by groups, but information markets are more accurate” Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Organizations that use ad hoc groups or committees to make decisions might do better to crowdsource their decisions, says forthcoming UC Riverside-led research. The study found that people trust groups even though they are susceptible to manipulation and can…

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#Five ways coronavirus is deepening global inequality

“#Five ways coronavirus is deepening global inequality” Before coronavirus, inequality was already increasing in many parts of the developing world. But the pandemic is going to greatly heighten existing economic and social inequalities. Here are five of the main ways inequality is heightening around the world. 1. Jobs The pandemic has increased inequality between workers….

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