Stanford
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It's time to prioritize humane workplaces — even if it means less productivity
Two years into the pandemic, it's time to rethink what jobs mean, says economic sociologist Adina Sterling. "People are really tired."
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A global look at the connections between happiness, income, and meaning
Wealthy people may be happier. But a new study finds that money can't buy a sense of purpose
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Younger technology companies do better with a little less shareholder democracy, a new study finds
It's almost an axiom of corporate governance: Shareholders should have the power to fire top management if they can muster a majority of the votes
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If they're not ready to change gears, specialized companies may be left in the dust
A study of motorcycle makers shows how focusing on one market for too long can reduce companies' ability to survive
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Think different — sometimes. Teams succeed when they balance creativity and focus
An analysis of thousands of Slack messages shows how groups can adjust their cognitive diversity
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What if we taxed corporations' payouts, not profits?
A Stanford GSB professor proposes a new tax model to help companies grow — without shrinking government coffers
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Having more power at the bargaining table helps women—but also sparks backlash
A large-scale study of job negotiations finds that women with stronger options were penalised for being too assertive
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How income inequality can drive Covid infections
A look at lockdowns in Chile finds that wealth played a major role in who stayed home and who risked infection
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The tipping point: The subtle psychology and economics of taxi fares
Passengers hate mental math — and other lessons from one billion New York City cab rides
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Creativity may suffer when mature projects change hands
A study of movie development shows the dangers of late-stage handoffs
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Want to kick-start climate action? Make companies report their carbon footprints
A "modest proposal" to give corporations a real incentive to cut emissions