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The pandemic is still disrupting young people’s careers
The pandemic is still disrupting young people’s careers Sviatlana Kroitar, University of Leicester Unlike previous economic downturns, the COVID pandemic created a crisis that disrupted both education and employment, abruptly halting young people’s emerging careers and clouding their hopes for the future. It doubly affected those transitioning into adulthood, out of school or university and into…
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AI is now part of our world. Uni graduates should know how to use it responsibly
AI is now part of our world. Uni graduates should know how to use it responsibly Rachel Fitzgerald, The University of Queensland y Caitlin Curtis, The University of Queensland Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming an everyday part of lives. Many of us use it without even realising, whether it be writing emails, finding a new TV…
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Preventing ‘revenge quitting:’ 5 things workplaces can do to help employees feel like they belong
Preventing ‘revenge quitting:’ 5 things workplaces can do to help employees feel like they belong Andrea Carter, Adler University Longstanding workplace issues such as mistreatment, the normalization of toxic behaviour and a lack of accountability for workplace culture have fuelled a growing trend known as revenge quitting. This phenomenon, on the rise since the 2000s, sees…
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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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