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Why cooperative workplaces boost your sense of freedom

Jack Welch, the legendary General Electric CEO, was infamous for firing the bottom 10% of his workforce every year, without exception. The company’s market cap rose substantially during Welch’s tenure, but his “rank and yank” ritual was divisive. If you…

Boys ditch books when schools close—girls keep reading: Study

When holidays or pandemics shut down schools, gender differences in children’s reading habits widen; boys stop reading, while girls continue, according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen. The researchers say their findings suggest that boys are more…

AI avatars promise UK growth if laws can put people first

AI avatars are helping UK businesses save time and money, but without clear rules, workers are at risk and growth opportunities are being missed. A report published in the journal Synthetic Media Research Network, Replique warns that without clear legal…

Study finds overconfident CEOs are 10-15% less likely to delegate deal work

A new study finds overconfident CEOs are less likely to delegate responsibilities to underlings, particularly in settings that involve complex transactions—such as hammering out the details of high-stakes deals. The paper, “Leave it to Me: Overconfident CEOs’ Lower Propensity to…