Small Business
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‘Is my boss a narcissist?’ How researchers look and listen for clues
Between the public outbursts of today’s business icons and the recent lawsuits against prominent CEOs, narcissistic managers have been firmly…
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‘Checkout charity’ requests often backfire, leaving shoppers feeling guilty: new study
“Would you like to donate €2 to a good cause today?” If you’ve been holiday shopping this season, you’ve probably…
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how to switch off without paying the price – new research
Switching off can be surprisingly expensive. Like the smoking cessation boom of the 1990s, the digital detox business – which…
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Planning your next holiday? Here’s how to spot and avoid greenwashing
More than ever, we try to make environmentally responsible travel choices. Sustainable travel is now less niche and more mainstream,…
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Could Settlers of Catan make you a better strategist?
Christmas is just around the corner and you may be wondering how to spend those long, lazy afternoons. If you’re…
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In a world of digital money, what’s the right etiquette to split the bill with friends?
We’ve all been there: splitting a bill over dinner, arranging a friend’s coffee, or sending a quick transfer for concert…
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Can office culture survive the work-from-home revolution? Yes, but you can’t force the fun
Groaning into the new working year? Of course it is an occupational hazard after the holidays, but nowadays there is…
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2026 begins with an increasingly autocratic United States rising on the global stage
The US military operation in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026 marked the culmination…
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Despite new tariffs on beef, China is far from closing the door on trade with Australia
Australia has been reminded once again that China is not always a reliable trading partner. Last week, on New Year’s…
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Is it okay to feel ‘schadenfreude’ at work? Here’s how to navigate this complex emotion
Have you ever felt (perhaps secretly) elated when something went wrong for someone else? We may not openly admit it,…
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