MIT, Harvard and Stanford scientists find “weaker ties” are more beneficial for job seekers
Paper presents first large-scale experimental evidence on causal effects of strong and weak ties on job mobility.
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Joshua Shavit
Jul 4, 2022
An engaging leadership style boosts employee engagement
Research shows that “engaging leadership” can boost employees’ engagement and enhance team effectiveness within the workplace.
Joseph Shavit
May 8, 2022
Remote work doesn’t negatively affect productivity, study suggests
Researchers found that employee and company resiliency may be enhanced through the opportunity for employees to work remotely.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 19, 2022
Most unemployed young men have criminal records; findings suggest new approach needed
More than half of unemployed American men in their 30s have a history of being arrested or convicted of a crime, a new study finds.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 13, 2022
Dolly Parton is donating free college tuition to all 11,000 Dollywood workers
Fans are once again begging Dolly Parton to lead this nation as the country queen promises a free ride to college for all Dollywood workers.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 1, 2022
Employee benefits can help build a healthy, productive team
These days, it’s more critical than ever to ensure your company is doing what it can to attract and retain top talent.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 20, 2022
Giving project teams more autonomy boosts productivity and customer satisfaction
Organizations that take a hands-off approach to the structure and governance of project teams create an environment of creative flexibility.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 13, 2022
The Surprising Power of Simply Asking Coworkers How They’re Doing
When people feel like they belong at work, they are more productive, motivated, engaged and more likely to contribute to their fullest.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 7, 2022
Employee training pays off with fewer layoffs
Companies that invested more in employee training before the pandemic were less likely to lay off their employees and reduce their workforce
Joseph Shavit
Dec 6, 2021
How you speak up at work can affect whether you’re picked for a team
New research shows another, more subtle and often overlooked form of speaking up has a big effect on the way work gets done.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 21, 2021
What commute information from smartphones can predict about individual job performance
Information about worker commutes from smartphones and fitness trackers can predict individual job performance, according to a new study.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 26, 2021
Robots are taking over for an aging industrial work force
Robots are more widely adopted where populations become notably older, filling the gaps in an aging industrial work force.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 3, 2021
Master’s degrees lead to better employment prospects and higher salaries ... see how much
New research from HSE University has established the link between obtaining a master’s degree and success in the labour market.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 3, 2021
Minimum wage hike shown to have a positive effect on consumers
Debate over raising the national minimum wage tends to focus on the negative impact it would have on employers, but consumers are bullish.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 2, 2021
Study shows the importance of getting into the right mindset for work
Getting into the right mindset for work can set the tone for the rest of your day, and it's an especially beneficial practice for managers
Joseph Shavit
Aug 22, 2021
Elon Musk says Tesla's robot will make physical work a 'choice'
Tesla boss Elon Musk announced the latest frontier he's aiming to conquer: humanoid robots. He would have an initial prototype by next year.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 7, 2021
Unhappy with your career? New AI tool can help you change that!
Researchers have developed a machine learning-based method that can identify and recommend jobs with similar underlying skill sets to you
Joshua Shavit
Jul 28, 2021
Walmart is eliminating student loans for employees with an investment of $1 billion
Walmart, the largest private employer with a total of around 1.5 million workers, will assist employees by paying their college tuition
Joseph Shavit
Jul 26, 2021
Meeting global climate targets will lead to 8 million more energy jobs worldwide by 2050
Researchers found that action to reach climate goals would increase net jobs by about 8 million by 2050 primarily in solar and wind sectors
Joseph Shavit
Jul 23, 2021
Study: Young workers now value respect over fun perks in the workplace
Millennials, often referred to as the "job-hopping generation," represent a group of young workers who once grabbed the national spotlight
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