Do Payday Loans Stop People Getting The Support They Desperately Need?
With growing numbers of people turning to payday lenders to make ends meet, should we be thinking about the wider costs of their use? New research from Durham University Business School explores the financial and societal impact, and the possible solutions.
Does Relying On Commission And Tips Impact Your Health And Wellbeing?
Whether working in gig-economy and zero hour roles, or high-flying finance roles, research shows that unpredictable pay can impact employees' physical health and wellbeing as well as their pockets.
How Focusing On Staff Wellbeing Helps Startups To Grow Quicker
Research suggests that entrepreneurs can benefit from keeping their staff happy as well as their customers
Fake It ‘Til You Make It: When Are Employees More Likely to Manipulate Their Results?
Showing staff how hard their colleagues are working can encourage them to boost their own performance, but employers must recognise where to draw the line between recognition and public shaming
Heatwaves Are Damaging People, Planet And Profits
Extreme weather, such as hurricanes, heatwaves and drought no doubt cause significant damage to people and to planet, but there is a growing body of evidence that confirms that climate change is damaging global business too
Can Air Pollution Cloud Your Business Judgement?
Air pollution, researchers say, adversely impacts managers' mood, judgement, and decision-making on corporate investments. As a result, firms are risking their profits.
Managers Who Set High Performance Targets Doom Staff To Failure
High performing managers set lofty targets for staff due to a distorted perspective that their own experiences are standard practice.
Women Won’t Reach Senior Leadership Roles – Here’s Why…
Self-doubt, exhaustion and a lack of support holds women back from accepting well-earned promotions, research shows.