The psychological trap of checking reviews after you buy
A new study finds that reading bad reviews before trying a product actually makes the experience worse, while positive reviews ...
The hidden cost of firing your lowest performers
A two-part experiment finds that competitive "rank-and-yank" firing systems can lift short-term productivity, but leave surviving employees less trusting, less ...
How toxic workplaces activate dark personality traits
A new study reveals that an unethical company culture acts as a catalyst for employees with dark personality traits, triggering ...
Customer-created shelf gaps reduce purchase intentions
When previous shoppers leave visible gaps between products on a retail shelf, subsequent consumers often view the remaining items as ...
How personality traits help graduates avoid the overeducation trap
A new study exploring the Chinese labor market finds that non-cognitive skills like extraversion and agreeableness help workers avoid roles ...
How surviving a health crisis changes cryptocurrency investment behavior
A new study finds that individuals who experienced a COVID-19 infection were more likely to invest in cryptocurrency. However, formal ...
The psychological weight of debt: how financial obligations influence mental health
A new systematic review of 66 studies investigates how debt and financial stress relate to mental health, highlighting the enduring ...
How high school jobs impact mid-life career success
A three-decade study following high school students into their mid-forties reveals that holding a steady part-time job with moderate hours ...
The minute-by-minute mechanics of live-stream sales
A minute-by-minute analysis of nearly 3,000 live-stream broadcasts reveals how consumer engagement and sales feed off one another in real ...
The unintended consequences of international aid on bank stability
New research shows that international financial aid intended to strengthen developing economies is linked to an increase in bad bank ...