‘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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The metaverse is ushering in a new era of behind-the-scenes exploitation
Pools for the extraction of lithium in Salinas Grandes, Jujuy, Argentina Brester IrinaFrom ancient slavery to the factory floor, progress has often relied on the exploitation of human beings. We might like to believe those days are well behind us. But in the digital age, AI and the metaverse risk repeating that pattern with new forms of invisible labour and inequality.
How ‘everyday AI’ encourages overconsumption
Foto Eak/ShutterstockFrom automatically generated overviews to chatbots in spreadsheets, so-called artificial intelligence is increasingly being integrated into our watches, phones, home assistants and other smart devices.
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.
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.
Netflix-Warner deal would drive streaming market further down the road of ‘Big 3’ domination
Netflix's Hollywood studio offices at Sunset Bronson Studios in Los Angeles. Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty ImagesWhen it comes to major U.S. industries, three tends to be the magic number.
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?
It’s so hard to resist overspending at Christmas – here’s how to reinforce your willpower
Eterna Images/ShutterstockWe often throw caution to the cold, dark wind of December when it comes to spending. The cost-of-living crisis may slip our minds amid the razzle-dazzle of Christmas. We just want a moment to enjoy ourselves, to forget about the winter gloom. It’s natural for us to behave this way. Our brains are wired for it.
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