‘Is my boss a narcissist?’ How researchers look and listen for clues
Between the public extravagances of today’s business icons and the recent trials of prominent CEOs, narcissistic managers have firmly taken the spotlight.
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You care about fairness at work – so why do you feel like a fake?
Most people care about fairness at work and want to support colleagues who face marginalization – for example, people of color, women and people with disabilities. Our research has found that 76% of employees want to be allies to co-workers who face additional challenges, and 84% value equity.
Health insurance premiums rose nearly 3x the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years
Patients and employers are feeling the pain of increased health premiums. wildpixel/iStock via Getty Images PlusHealth insurance premiums in the U.S. significantly increased between 1999 and 2024, outpacing the rate of worker earnings by three times, according to our newly published research in the journal JAMA Network Open.
Struggling to find a job? Three reasons why the UK labour market is stuck right now
Irene Miller/ShutterstokBritain’s jobs market appears to have entered a “low-hire, low-fire” freeze, creating stagnation that could affect everyone from school-leavers to professionals. But unlike recessions characterised by mass layoffs, this scenario represents a market in which workers cling to their jobs while newcomers find the door shut.
How keeping down borrowing costs for mortgages and other loans is built into the Fed’s ‘dual mandate’
Home borrowing costs, like other long-term rates, are not directly controlled by the Fed – but they still feel its influence. athima tongloom/Moment via Getty ImagesWhat’s the point of monetary policy?
No more call to cancel: the government wants to crack down on ‘subscription traps’
The Conversation, CC BYIt often seems like a great idea at the time. There’s a streaming service, paywalled news site or premium version of an app you want to try, offering a “no strings attached” free trial.
You sign up – with a few easy clicks and your credit card. The trial period passes, and for whatever reason, you decide this product isn’t for you.
The UK’s latest compromise on workers’ rights will not fix its labour market problems
koldo_studio/ShutterstockThe UK’s autumn budget tried to appeal to both workers and employers. But the decision the very next day to soften a key plan to improve workers’ rights shows how difficult that balance has become.
Why do family companies even exist? They know how to ‘win without fighting’
When you hear the phrase “family business,” you might think of the backstabbing Roys of “Succession” or the dysfunctional Duttons of “Yellowstone.” But while TV’s family companies are entertaining, their real-life counterparts may be even more compelling.
Many super funds are still failing retirees, even as millions prepare to stop work
vitaly gariev/UnsplashToo many superannuation funds are still failing to provide sufficient support to retirees, three years after being urged to lift standards, Australia’s top regulators have warned.
This failure to prepare comes despite the massive demographic wave of Australians already in or about to enter retirement.
Why meetings can harm employee well-being
Every meeting should start with a simple question: why are we meeting? Dotshock/ShutterstockAnyone working in an organisation knows it: meetings follow one after another at a frantic pace. On average, managers spend 23 hours a week in meetings. Much of what happens in them is considered to be of low value, or even entirely counterproductive.
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