Employment

One in four companies globally have suffered a data breach that cost them US$1 – 20 million or more in the past three years

October 3, 2022

British Reporter — One in four companies (27%) globally have suffered a data breach that cost them US$1- 20 million or more in the past three years, according to PwC’s annual Global Digital Trust Insights Survey, which surveys more than 3,500 senior executives across 65 countries. The percentage rises to one in three (34%) for companies surveyed in North America,

Motherhood at work: Exploring maternal mental health

Postpartum is affecting mental health at work. What can companies do about

by British Reporter

September 30, 2022

2 mins read

‘The dawn of a new era in astronomy’

Not long ago, the idea of photographing a black hole was as

by British Reporter

May 14, 2022

4 mins read

Who benefits the most from good leadership in the workplace?

ABS researchers Sofija Pajic, Claudia Buengeler, and Deanne den Hartog (Leadership and

by British Reporter

February 5, 2022

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Employment

80% of Gen Z Are Taking Positive Steps Toward Achieving Their Financial Goals

British Reporter — Survey Explores How Ethnicity and Gender Influence Young Adults’ Access to Financial Resources and Guidance, Further Underscoring the Need to Address Financial Education Gaps. Gen Z is emerging from the pandemic with a greater focus on saving, financial independence, gathering life

by British Reporter

November 6, 2021

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Employment

When building rapport, sometimes less is more

A new study provides useful insights for interview situations. Sometimes less is more, at least when it comes to building rapport during interviews. That’s according to new research from the University of Georgia, which reveals that verbal interviewing techniques have a greater impact

by British Reporter

November 4, 2021

3 mins read

Employment

Don’t know how your data is used, or how to protect it? Here’s what you can do

Discussions about how Facebook operates have been high on the agenda over the past week as the US Congress investigates the platform’s impact. At the core of these discussions are questions of how Facebook uses data that we, as users, generate.

by British Reporter

October 13, 2021

3 mins read

Employment

Women are Undercited and Men are Overcited in Communication

The FINANCIAL — In academia, how often one’s work is cited is one of the most important factors impacting who receives promotions, awards, and grants. It purports to be a nonbiased metric of the significance of a scholar’s research and contributions to

by British Reporter

August 12, 2021

1 min read

Employment

The Parent Trap

It’s no secret women are grossly underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in higher education. The numbers tell the story: Women made up just 24% of senior, full-time faculty (associate and full professors) in the natural sciences, and only 15% of

by British Reporter

July 26, 2021

3 mins read

Employment

Obscuring the Truth Can Promote Cooperation

People are more likely to cooperate if they think others are cooperating, too. New research by biologists in the School of Arts & Sciences shows that overstating the true level of cooperation in a society can increase cooperative behavior overall.

by British Reporter

July 13, 2021

3 mins read

Employment

Nestlé supports reskilling drive in Europe

British Reporter — The job landscape in Europe is undergoing significant change, meaning that many workers are looking to learn new skills that will help them get in-demand jobs.

by British Reporter

May 9, 2021

1 min read

Employment

Early Stress Can Have an Impact Decades Later

British Reporter — Researchers found that early stress can have an impact decades later. Financial stress can have an immediate impact on well-being, but can it lead to physical pain nearly 30 years later? The answer is yes, according to new research

by British Reporter

April 16, 2021

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Employment

Too much pressure at work leads to more bullying, research

BritishReporter.com — Employees experience more bullying on days with higher work pressure and passive avoidant leadership, finds new research from BI Norwegian Business School and the University of Bergen.

by British Reporter

April 7, 2021

1 min read

Employment

Over 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme so far and tens of thousands more expected

The FINANCIAL — The landmark scheme, which gives 16-24-year olds a future of opportunity and hope by creating high-quality, government-subsidised jobs across the UK, began last week. The Scheme has also received 4,359 applications from employers across Great Britain, with a wide

by The FINANCIAL

November 12, 2020

1 min read