'Trans-parency' in the workplace
Transsexual individuals who identify themselves as such in the workplace are more likely to have greater satisfaction and commitment to their job than transsexuals who do not, according to a new study...
View ArticleBenefits of taking Fido to work may not be far 'fetched'
Man's best friend may make a positive difference in the workplace by reducing stress and making the job more satisfying for other employees, according to a Virginia Commonwealth University study.
View ArticleHuman Rights Council backs Internet freedom
The UN Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva passed its first resolution on Internet freedom on Thursday with a call for all states to support individuals' rights online as much as offline.
View ArticleWant to encourage eco-friendly behavior? Give consumers a nudge (Don't tell...
Consumers are more likely to change their behavior if they voluntarily commit to changing rather than being told what to do, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. So carefully...
View ArticleStudy: Job autonomy, trust in leadership keys to improvement initiatives
Frontline employees will commit to improving their organization if they perceive a high degree of autonomy in their jobs and trust their leaders, says research from University of Illinois business...
View ArticleFamily commitment blended with strong religion dampens civic participation,...
Blending religion with familism—a strong commitment to lifelong marriage and childbearing—dampens secular civic participation, according to research by a Baylor University sociologist.
View ArticleMozambique saved from floods due to early warning
Engulfed by a raging torrent of water last week, the town of Chokwe in southern Mozambique was all but destroyed for the second time in 13 years, but it emerged with a hugely lower death toll.
View ArticleObama administration missed clues on Fisker
The Energy Department did not realize for four months that troubled automaker Fisker Automotive Inc. had missed a crucial production target that was required as part of a half-billion dollar government...
View ArticleUnderstanding job committment may lead to better correctional employees
Commitment to the job by correctional staff members cannot be bought but must be earned by an organization, a Wayne State University researcher believes.
View ArticleFamily law reform outcome not as expected
Separated families in Australia are living with less parental conflict, an outcome likely to have been brought about by increased relationship services, not parenting time arrangements.
View ArticleQuantum 'sealed envelope' system enables 'perfectly secure' information storage
A breakthrough in quantum cryptography demonstrates that information can be encrypted and then decrypted with complete security using the combined power of quantum theory and relativity - allowing the...
View ArticleWireless industry makes anti-theft commitment
A trade group for wireless providers said Tuesday that the biggest mobile device manufacturers and carriers will soon put anti-theft tools on the gadgets to try to deter rampant smartphone theft.
View ArticleComcast CEO: Full steam ahead on Time Warner deal
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts is moving "full steam ahead" with the company's proposed $45 billion acquisition of Time Warner Cable despite the uncertainty raised by President Barack Obama's call for...
View ArticleEmployees of small, locally owned businesses have more company loyalty, study...
Employees who work at small, locally owned businesses have the highest level of loyalty to their employers—and for rural workers, size and ownership of their company figure even more into their...
View ArticleMinority rules: Scientists discover tipping point for the spread of ideas
Scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have found that when just 10 percent of the population holds an unshakable belief, their belief will always be adopted by the majority of the society. The...
View ArticleExpert: Webcam spy suspect's computer used in chat
(AP) -- A Rutgers University computer system manager told jurors on Tuesday that it appears the computer of a former student accused of using a webcam to spy on his roommate's intimate encounter with...
View ArticleStudy shows monogamous birds can read partner's food desires
New research shows that male Eurasian Jays in committed relationships are able to share food with their female partner according to her current desire.
View ArticleBritish PM urges boycott of 'cyberbullying' websites
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday urged Internet users to boycott certain social networking sites, after a teenage girl who was bullied online committed suicide.
View ArticleNew study uncovers same-sex couples' opinions about marriage and cohabitation
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to rule on same-sex marriage equality, a University of Cincinnati survey of same-sex couples finds that 90 percent of the respondents felt that the option to marry...
View ArticleCustomer commitment has many faces, differs globally
Companies that want to increase customers' loyalty and get their repeat business would do well to understand the nuanced ways in which and reasons why a customer is committed to that company, according...
View ArticleScientists measure effectiveness of marine conservation
The University of Guam Marine Laboratory leads the way in research to demonstrate how scientists help managers measure the effectiveness of marine conservation efforts.
View Article'Too late' for world if no climate deal in Paris: France
Reaching a successful climate deal in Paris at the end of the year is the last chance to save the planet, France warned the United Nations Monday.
View ArticleLuxembourg offers cash to help close ageing French nuke plant
Luxembourg offered on Monday to chip in financing to close an ageing French nuclear power plant near its border, saying the tiny nation could be obliterated if the station malfunctioned.
View ArticleNew research identifies keys to managing innovators
A new study from Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business helps leaders better understand how to manage innovators, specifically scientists and engineers.
View ArticleVanishing message app Snapchat lets Memories linger (Update)
Vanishing message app Snapchat on Wednesday began giving users the option of storing images as "Memories" they can look back on or share anew.
View ArticleStudy sheds light on factors affecting employees' commitment
As it becomes increasingly common for older workers to report to younger supervisors, a new study from the Naveen Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas examined how disparities in experience and...
View ArticleIncentive pay schemes can affect employee well-being
Incentive-related pay schemes can stress rather than motivate employees, according to new research by the University of East Anglia (UEA).
View ArticleStudy shows millennials view support, access to information as key to staying...
Conventional wisdom says the era of the long-term company employee is over and that members of the millennial generation job hop.
View ArticleTrump hails $10 bn investment from Apple supplier Foxconn (Update)
President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a $10 billion US investment by Apple supplier Foxconn to build a plant in Wisconsin.
View ArticleOcean meeting raises over $7 billion for marine protection
A global conference to better protect marine life has raised more than $7 billion and won commitments to protect huge swathes of the Earth's oceans.
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