#Lockdown research shows working from home pays off

“#Lockdown research shows working from home pays off” Credit: Tilburg University The lockdown in the corona crisis is unintentionally the biggest working from home experiment ever. Recent research carried out by Tilburg University in collaboration with Veldhoen Company shows that working from home pays off. People say that it fits in better with their own…

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#Study reveals dual impact of technology on worker’s mental health

“#Study reveals dual impact of technology on worker’s mental health” Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Led by researchers from the University of Sydney Business School, the peer-reviewed research synthesizes existing studies on how technology-driven changes at work will impact workplace mental health and employee wellbeing. “While technology can streamline many aspects of work, its continued use…

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#High risk of corporate bankruptcy due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new analysis

“#High risk of corporate bankruptcy due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new analysis” Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The lockdown which occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic increases the probability of corporate bankruptcy, according to an analysis co-authored by an academic from Queen Mary University of London. The research, which focuses on…

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#It’s not always about money—why academic scientists engage in commercial activities

“#It’s not always about money—why academic scientists engage in commercial activities” Credit: CC0 Public Domain For scientists, engaging in commercial activities such as patenting and starting new ventures can be much more lucrative than relying on pure academic work. However, according to new research by Henry Sauermann of ESMT Berlin and colleagues Wesley M. Cohen…

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#Report: Moratorium on evictions during COVID-19 protects vulnerable children

“#Report: Moratorium on evictions during COVID-19 protects vulnerable children” Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Children who experience housing eviction are more likely to live in families earning low incomes, belong to communities of color, and have special education needs than children who do not experience eviction, according to new research from the Center for Child and…

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#Reputation-based social payoff system improves community involvement

“#Reputation-based social payoff system improves community involvement” Credit: CC0 Public Domain Simulations have revealed how a “payoff transfer system,” rewarding individuals who cooperate the most with their local communities, can improve social benefits. Many goods and service providers in China rely on supplies from local governments, but these are often limited by financial budgets—especially in…

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