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Workforce and Employment
This is how working hours have changed over time
New research shows that global working hours are 20 to 30 hours less than people worked in the 19th century.
Workforce and Employment
Are you a leader or a manager?
Though both are key to a successful business, many people can be confused about whether they lead or manage.
Entrepreneurship
Meet the growing number of college entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship is a crucial skill for the workforce and economy as a whole. Now US universities are teaching it to students.
Workforce and Employment
Going to work when you’re unwell is bad for your health – and the economy
The number of British employees who work while sick has tripled since 2010, according to a new report. What's causing this growth in presenteeism?
Gender Parity
Why gender equality starts with a change in the law
The 2018 edition of the Women, Business and the Law report shows that countries that embrace gender equality see social and economic improvements.
Workforce and Employment
Why the secret to success is human connection
Loneliness is the latest epidemic afflicting workplaces and it's stifling financial and personal growth.
Leadership
This is how to nail a job interview, according to the president of the World Bank
Jim Yong Kim discusses how he got his job from former US President Barack Obama.
Workforce and Employment
How to hire the right people
Selecting the wrong candidate can be an expensive - and morale-sucking - mistake.
Education and Skills
3 ways Asia can use technology to make the most of its ageing population
From 2020 to 2050, the region’s share of the population aged 65 or above will double from 9.2% to 18%.
Workforce and Employment
4 mega-trends for the future of work
Workers are more vulnerable, learning never ends, and the future is female
Gender Parity
The story of two teenage babysitters can tell us a lot about the gender pay gap
A new study looks at just how early gender bias can begin.
Behavioural Sciences
People can tell if you're rich or poor just by looking at your face
And we use this ability in biased ways - for example in job interviews.
Leadership
Complaining about your job could help you enjoy it more
Research suggests griping could help form relationships and help cope with the demands of work.
Workforce and Employment
If the Master’s degree is the new Bachelor’s, is the doctorate now the new Master's?
Educational attainment is increasing around the world, redefining the qualifications available.
Workforce and Employment
These Chinese workers' brain waves are being monitored
Sensors in caps and hats track emotions in the workflow - and their impact on performance.