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Early Career Complex Projects Yield Long-Term Benefits
A new study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Kentucky has found that assigning employees to complex projects at the start of their careers significantly boosts their long-term professional success. Published in the Academy of Management Journal, the research uncovers how these early assignments enhance learning, status attainment and career progression.…
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The Highs and Lows of Turning Hobbies Into Careers
In a world where flexible schedules and meaningful work are increasingly becoming the norm, a new study has highlighted both the rewards and challenges faced by people who trade conventional careers for more passionate pursuits. Conducted over a decade, the research specifically focused on snowsport instructors in New Zealand, Japan and Canada, revealing what it…
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New Study Reveals Importance of Foundational Skills for Advancing Career
In today’s complex labor market, mastering foundational skills is more crucial than ever for advancing in one’s career. A new study published in Nature Human Behaviour has mapped the dependency relationships between workplace skills, revealing a nested structure where advanced skills build on the mastery of broader, more fundamental abilities. Leveraging data from millions of…
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Debate Training Linked to Leadership Success, New Study Finds
For those looking to climb the corporate ladder, here’s a compelling suggestion that you may have overlooked: debate training. A recent study reveals that individuals who learn the basics of debating are more likely to achieve leadership roles within U.S. organizations compared to those who don’t undergo such training. The key factor driving this advantage…
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New Study Exposes Gender Bias in Leadership Programs
Passion is often heralded as a key indicator of leadership potential, but a new study published in the INFORMS journal Organization Science reveals that it doesn’t benefit everyone equally. The research indicates significant gender biases, disadvantaging women while favoring men. “Passion is one criterion that managers often use to evaluate leadership potential, but our findings…
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FRONTIERS Announces Residency for Early-Career Science Journalists – Apply Now!
In a move to support emerging science journalists, FRONTIERS has announced a call for applications for its Science Journalism in Residency Programme. Funded by the European Research Council (ERC), this initiative is dedicated exclusively to early-career journalists, offering them invaluable opportunities to delve into frontier science topics in collaboration with leading researchers across the European…
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Schools Urged to Boost Entry-Level Salaries to Attract New Teachers
Amid growing concerns about teacher shortages, a recent study by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests that schools are not strategically adjusting their salary schedules to attract novice teachers. This lack of competitive salary adjustments is contributing to the ongoing struggle to recruit and retain qualified educators. Published in the Labor Studies Journal, the study…
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What Qualities Are Employers Seeking in New 2025 Graduates?
In a rapidly changing job market, employers are placing a renewed emphasis on ethical judgment and adaptability in potential hires, according to Drexel University’s 2025 Annual College Hiring Outlook Report. The 54th annual analysis from Drexel’s LeBow College of Business gives insight into the key trends shaping this year’s hiring landscape and offers a vital…
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New Study Reveals Unexpected Workplace Dynamics of Boomerang Employees
In today’s fluid job market, where career changes are common, little is known about the impact of rehiring former employees, also known as “boomerang” workers. However, a groundbreaking study by a team of researchers from the University of California, Davis, Bocconi University and Paderborn University aims to fill this gap. The study, published in the…
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Study Reveals Limitations in ChatGPT’s Capability to Replace Finance Professionals
As artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT increasingly permeate various industries, a recent study led by Washington State University highlights significant limitations in AI’s capability to replace human financial professionals. The study, published in the Financial Analysts Journal, analyzed over 10,000 responses from AI language models BARD, Llama and ChatGPT to financial exam questions. The researchers…
