Middle-aged women who experience work-related stress have a significantly increased risk of future sick leave, a University of Gothenburg study shows. Lack of influence and conflicts at work are clear stress factors.
The aim of the current study,…
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Climate reporting standards insufficient, must be expanded, say experts
A new paper from the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, University of Oxford concludes that current climate standards are not sufficiently incentivising the big picture innovations necessary to deliver net zero, and must be expanded…
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Fracking frenzy in India: A water crisis in the making?
India’s plans to scale up fracking operations without robust regulations could spell disaster for the country’s finely balanced water security, according to research from the University of Surrey.
India is positioning shale gas as a key…
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Larger teams in academic research worsen career prospects, study finds
As the Paris Olympics captured the world’s attention this month, it proved apparent that winning medals often hinged on the success of teamwork.
While such an approach clearly works in sports, new research suggests teamwork is not always the…
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Work-related stress may increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm
Work-related stress caused by job strain and an imbalance between efforts applied vs. rewards received may increase the risk of developing atrial fibrillation, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart…
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The atmosphere in the room can affect strategic decision-making, study finds
The atmosphere within a group can influence the outcome of strategic decision-making, according to a new study co-authored by Bayes Business School (formerly Cass).
Paula Jarzabkowski, Professor of Strategic Management at Bayes, along with…
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