Topic: Employment
How Our Collective Struggle With Self-Control Shapes Stock Prices
Overspending rises in times of stress and that affects investment decisions
How Diversified Companies Can Redeploy Workers to Enable Growth
Experienced hands help new business lines find their way
Google Says to Hire the Best, but Suppose You Can’t?
Top companies hog the best talent, adding to their competitive advantage
Founding a Substantial Business Builds Wealth, But Those Who Aren’t Born Well-to-Do Seldom Attempt It
The few born into poor families who own an incorporated business see wealth gains similar to entrepreneurs from privileged backgrounds
Entrepreneurship, Riskier in Wealthy Nations, Is Actually Safer in India
Steady employment is rare — a condition some U.S. workers also endure
Entering the Job Market in Recession: The Prognosis Worsens
New research suggests increased risk of illness and death in middle age, on top of longer-lasting income penalty
Employees Are OK with Unequal Pay — If They Have a Say in It
Workers involved in compensation decisions might accept a co-worker’s better deal if management didn’t unilaterally decide
Downplaying Femininity in Cover Letters for Male-Dominated Job Backfires
Omitting female-typical language, in the eyes of hiring managers, makes a woman less ‘likable’
Does a Rising Tide of High-Wage Tech Jobs Really Lift All Boats?
Analysis shows an increase in jobs for low-wage workers, but the buying power of their paycheck declines
Do Workers Cross State Lines for Higher Minimum Wages?
States that raise rates curtail out-migration but do not attract more outsiders
Career Mentoring Default — Women for Women — Altered by Quality Data
A well-intentioned best practice, gender matching might not be optimal
Being Passionate About Your Job Works … If You’re a Man
When being evaluated for ‘high potential’ programs, men are rewarded for showing emotion — women are penalized
As Concentrated Shareholder Ownership Rises, Wages and Employment Suffer
Where big investors gather, corporate wealth is reallocated away from workers
American and Chinese Perceptions of Having a Say at Work
It’s generally a positive in both cultures, but buy-in is more tentative in China
A Bonus of Added Vacation Time Feels Better Than a Monetary Bonus
Time off as a reward makes people feel more human
A $15 Minimum Wage May Have (Partially) Arrived, But Who Pays?
Study of L.A.-area restaurants gauges effect on owners, customers, landlords