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Many companies across the world use carbon credits as part of their climate strategies to offset emissions. A carbon credit is a certificate that represents the reduction, avoidance or removal of one ton of carbon […]

For years, employees who worked remotely were often regarded as less committed and less influential than their office-bound peers. But new research suggests that hierarchy is shifting—and that distributed workforces may feel more equal than […]

What can women who aspire to become chief executive officers (CEOs) in America’s “Bible Belt” expect from their careers?This post was originally published on this site

These days, institutions and companies love to announce what they’re doing to tackle the climate crisis. Terms like “sustainable,” “environmentally friendly,” and “low-carbon” are often used to trumpet messages about production and consumption. But in […]

Research utilizing cellphone data from 100,000 people has identified where the social melting pots are in Italy’s second-largest city.This post was originally published on this site

Discriminatory views about maternity leave remain widespread, with some UK employers openly admitting they would avoid hiring pregnant women, according to new research from the University of Bath.This post was originally published on this site

The recent lawsuits associated with HP preventing third-party ink cartridges from being used in their printers highlight the challenges of monopolizing complementary, or add-on, products. HP’s case, though, might be considered the more contentious version […]

When do people behave badly? Extensive research in behavioral science has shown that people are more likely to act dishonestly when they can distance themselves from the consequences. It’s easier to bend or break the […]

New research published today shows liquor laws that aim to prevent alcohol harms may boost tourism, rather than damage visitor numbers.This post was originally published on this site

Many people worry that AI is going to take their job. But a recent survey conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that rather than laying off workers, many AI-adopting firms are […]