What lottery winners reveal about how different income groups spend, save, and work
By linking lottery records to credit reports and tax returns, economists tracked where every dollar of a financial windfall goes. ...
Commanding bosses may drive stressed employees to hide what they know
When coworkers ask for help, why do some employees play dumb or stall? A new study links this secretive behavior ...
Why office gossip hurts men’s leadership prospects more than women’s
Office gossip is ubiquitous, but its career fallout isn't equal. Across three studies, researchers found that men who complain about ...
Why visual harmony is the most powerful tool in product design
A meta-analysis of 30 years of marketing research reveals which design elements make products most appealing, how economic and cultural ...
For male startup founders, average looks may pay off best in the pitch room, according to new Shark Tank study
Being good-looking usually helps in the workplace, but startup pitching follows different rules. New research using AI facial analysis reveals ...
Why struggling with bills feels even worse when you think the economy is booming
For workers struggling to pay the bills, believing the national economy is thriving is linked to a stronger sense of ...
Feeling stuck in an unwanted work location takes a measurable toll on mental health
When employees are forced to work in a location they do not prefer and feel powerless to change it, their ...
Why having a self-sacrificing boss can feel like a trap, according to psychology
Self-sacrificing bosses are often praised as inspirational, but new research shows their personal sacrifices can create conformity pressure that pushes ...
News about shortages only triggers stockpiling when shoppers start searching online, study finds
A five-year study of supermarket checkout data reveals that news coverage of product shortages does not automatically cause shoppers to ...
Chronic loneliness is linked to lower interest in fair-trade products
Shoppers experiencing long-term loneliness are less likely to buy fair-trade or child-labor-free products, though they still buy eco-friendly goods. A ...