Psychologists find that experiencing rudeness at work from customers and colleagues increases absenteeism and decreases sales performance. Managers can step in and improve workplace culture. Psychologist Michael Leiter says: Source: American Psychological Association. Continue reading Managing Rudeness at Work
Dr Robin Nelson is a biological anthropologist and a wonderful public scientist. Speaking with NPR, she reflects on why it’s important for her to share her academic training to talk about women’s issues on Twitter.
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How can you better address the experience of stress and work? Research shows that stress comes from many sources, but the cumulative effect can lead to chronic illness.
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Research finds that: “People are more likely to be never married and stay never married as they reach middle age”
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Culture influences how people understand the social meaning of ghosts.
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Your Social Science Snack for the week is about using social science to become more aware about mental wellbeing.
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‘The Future of Work’ author, Jacob Morgan, has identified the 12 ways to use technology effectively in order to create collaborative organisations.
Continue reading “Using Technology to Create Collaborative Organisations”I think it is important for humanity to think about what the trade-off is for all of these things we take for granted. – Dr Katerina Teaiwa on consumerism and sustainability on Banaba Continue reading Anthropology of Sustainability
A three-year study of 400 homeless youth in Australia finds that 39% had experienced or witnessed domestic abuse prior to leaving home.
Continue reading “Impact of Domestic Abuse on Youth Homelessness”Young photographer NicTullis uses Instagram to help people who are homeless. Continue reading Using Instagram to Help People Who Are Homeless
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