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How to handle difficult conversations in your early career, from salary negotiation to solving conflict
How to handle difficult conversations in your early career, from salary negotiation to solving conflict Leda Stawnychko, Mount Royal University y Anamika Choudhary, University of Calgary Many professionals struggle with difficult conversations in the workplace, particularly when emotions run high. Your first performance review, for example, was probably uncomfortable. Here’s why. What makes these conversations challenging…
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AI literacy: What it is, what it isn’t, who needs it and why it’s hard to define
AI literacy: What it is, what it isn’t, who needs it and why it’s hard to define Daniel S. Schiff, Purdue University; Arne Bewersdorff, Technical University of Munich y Marie Hornberger, Technical University of Munich It is “the policy of the United States to promote AI literacy and proficiency among Americans,” reads an executive order President…
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Does AI actually boost productivity? The evidence is murky
Does AI actually boost productivity? The evidence is murky Jon Whittle, CSIRO There’s been much talk recently – especially among politicians – about productivity. And for good reason: Australia’s labour productivity growth sits at a 60-year low. To address this, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has convened a productivity round table next month. This will coincide with…
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Studying philosophy does make people better thinkers, according to new research on more than 600,000 college grads
Studying philosophy does make people better thinkers, according to new research on more than 600,000 college grads Michael Vazquez, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Michael Prinzing, Wake Forest University Philosophy majors rank higher than all other majors on verbal and logical reasoning, according to our new study published in the Journal of the…
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AI may be exposing jobseekers to discrimination. Here’s how we could better protect them
AI may be exposing jobseekers to discrimination. Here’s how we could better protect them Natalie Sheard, The University of Melbourne Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are rapidly transforming the world of work – not least, the process of hiring, managing and promoting employees. According to the most recent Responsible AI Index, 62% of Australian organisations used AI…
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Companies haven’t stopped hiring, but they’re more cautious, according to the 2025 College Hiring Outlook Report
Companies haven’t stopped hiring, but they’re more cautious, according to the 2025 College Hiring Outlook Report Murugan Anandarajan, Drexel University Every year, I tell my students in my business analytics class the same thing: “Don’t just apply for a job. Audition for it.” This advice seems particularly relevant this year. In today’s turbulent economy, companies are…
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What happens to your brain when you watch videos online at faster speeds than normal
What happens to your brain when you watch videos online at faster speeds than normal Marcus Pearce, Queen Mary University of London Many of us have got into the habit of listening to podcasts, audiobooks and other online content at increased playback speeds. For younger people, it might even be the norm. One survey of students…
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How emotions rule every stage of the entrepreneurial process
How emotions rule every stage of the entrepreneurial process Florencio Portocarrero, London School of Economics and Political Science Governments often see entrepreneurs as the engines of innovation, job creation and economic growth. In the UK alone, small and medium enterprises account for 99.8% of the business population and employ more than 16 million people. However,…
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Academics divided on AI for research writing, and other digital technology stories you need to know
Academics divided on AI for research writing, and other digital technology stories you need to know Cathy Li Head, AI, Data and Metaverse; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Published May 30, 2025 · Updated Jun 4, 2025 Should AI write research papers? A Nature survey on whether researchers believe AI should be…
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Looking for a job? Understanding how you make career decisions can help
Looking for a job? Understanding how you make career decisions can help Julia Yates, City St George’s, University of London If you’re getting ready to leave school or university and are trying to figure out your future career, you may well have been given the advice to start with some self-exploration. This means thinking about…
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