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From “Kate the Great” to “Neutron Jack,” nicknames are often a staple of office culture. But do they truly belong in a professional setting?This post was originally published on this site

Many video calls in 2020 began with “Can you hear me?” Digital work was still relatively uncommon in Germany at the time, and many struggled with both the technology and the new form of communication. […]

As communities across the U.S. continue to grapple with public safety and police reform, a study published in Management Science offers compelling evidence for a path forward: Procedural justice training for police officers, backed by […]

Whether you’re using AI to write cover letters, grade papers or draft ad campaigns, you might want to think twice about telling others. That simple act of disclosure can make people trust you less, our […]

Imagine if your next job interview included a round of video games with your potential new colleagues. Nonsense? No. According to game researcher Tobias Michael Scholz, gaming is an effective way to spot skills that […]

“Kids are resilient.” You have heard this before, right? You might have even said it, with the best of intentions.This post was originally published on this site

Families of men held in rural jails play an important role when it comes to navigating and making sense of the legalities, consequences and often conflicting responsibilities that accompany incarceration in rural jails, according to […]

Whether you read negative news online or watch videos of adorable puppies on social media, spending excessive time on your device can be harmful. Doomscrolling, or binging negative information through various feeds, can take a […]

A new University of Ottawa study found a causal link between racial discrimination within schools and symptoms of depression in Black students.This post was originally published on this site

To post or not to post? That is the question, especially when potential social media content involves other people. New research from the University of Minnesota explores the role social mindfulness—being thoughtful of others and […]