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Released: 7-Feb-2022 11:55 AM EST
Refugees in U.S. struggle to find long-term work
Cornell University

Refugees are less likely to be employed the longer they live in the United States, despite unique and early access to employment services, according to new Cornell University research.

   
Newswise: Declining viewership for live events, including the Super Bowl, presents concerns for advertisers
Released: 4-Feb-2022 4:05 PM EST
Declining viewership for live events, including the Super Bowl, presents concerns for advertisers
Indiana University

This year’s NFL Championship, best known as the Super Bowl, will again be one of the most watched events. But public interest in live events appears to be declining, even for the “Big Game,” say two marketing professors at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.

   
Released: 3-Feb-2022 3:05 PM EST
Temp workers benefit from union-management tension
Cornell University

Temp workers see a 21% increase in average wages when employed by a company with a unionized workforce, according to new Cornell University research.

Released: 3-Feb-2022 2:45 PM EST
A Different View: Sports Sponsorship and Stock Returns
University of Oregon

From the San Francisco 49ers’ home Levi’s Stadium to Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena—sponsored by Amazon—corporate sponsorship is a major element of the professional sports industry. But how do these sponsorship decisions affect stock returns for the partnering firms?

   
Newswise: Expert:  Flores lawsuit highlights lack of diversity among coaches, leadership in professional sports
Released: 2-Feb-2022 5:45 PM EST
Expert: Flores lawsuit highlights lack of diversity among coaches, leadership in professional sports
Washington University in St. Louis

Former Miami Dolphins Head Coach Brian Flores has filed a class-action lawsuit against the National Football League and three of its teams for alleged racial discrimination.The lawsuit shines a light on the lack of diversity among head coaches and leadership in professional sports, according to Patrick Rishe, director of the sports business program at Olin Business School.

Newswise: What’s next: The ‘Great Resignation’
Released: 2-Feb-2022 2:25 PM EST
What’s next: The ‘Great Resignation’
University of California, Irvine

On Jan. 4, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary. The numbers are staggering: 4.5 million workers quit or changed their jobs in November 2021, the highest number ever recorded in one month. The “quits rate” – the percentage of those who voluntarily left their jobs – jumped back up to 3 percent in November 2021, matching the all-time high set in September 2021.

Released: 2-Feb-2022 2:15 PM EST
Disadvantage impacts white men’s perception of privilege
Cornell University

White men who have experienced disadvantages in the workplace – particularly when associated with a social identity, such as being gay or having a disability – are more likely to recognize disadvantages faced by others and to understand the privilege they enjoy as white, according to new Cornell University research.

   
Released: 31-Jan-2022 4:05 PM EST
The danger of narcissistic CEOs — especially during a crisis
Michigan State University

New research from Michigan State University and the Ohio State University reveals how CEO narcissism during a crisis can influence the behavior of middle managers, which may have implications for the firm overall.

Newswise: Employee-led giving at ORNL nets $944,000 for area nonprofits
Released: 31-Jan-2022 11:40 AM EST
Employee-led giving at ORNL nets $944,000 for area nonprofits
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Employees of Oak Ridge National Laboratory gave nearly $800,000 to local nonprofits through the lab’s employee giving programs in 2021. ORNL’s managing contractor, UT-Battelle, provided an additional $144,000 in corporate contributions.

Released: 27-Jan-2022 4:20 PM EST
Hitting net-zero without stopping flying
Copenhagen Business School

One of the largest producers of carbon emissions is air travel, yet many view flying as a necessary enabler of tourism and international business.

   
Released: 26-Jan-2022 3:40 PM EST
With technology innovations from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, industrial hemp promises to modernize sustainable buildings and offer farmers a crop for the future
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

Hemp is going to be a game-changer across many industries, from building and construction to agriculture, all while reducing our carbon footprint, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is leading the way in making that a reality.

Released: 26-Jan-2022 1:45 PM EST
The latest news in Behavioral Science for media
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles we've posted in the Behavioral Science channel.

       
Newswise: American Chemical Society names a chief operating officer
Released: 25-Jan-2022 2:00 PM EST
American Chemical Society names a chief operating officer
American Chemical Society (ACS)

The American Chemical Society today announced the establishment of a chief operating officer position, naming LaTrease Garrison as its inaugural COO. Garrison will provide leadership and direction for human resources, corporate development, membership, education and scientific advancement.

   
Newswise: Finding a link between emissions taxes and R&D investments
Released: 25-Jan-2022 9:55 AM EST
Finding a link between emissions taxes and R&D investments
Iowa State University

After analyzing roughly 33,500 manufacturing firms across 18 countries, researchers found a strong, clear link between high emissions taxes and substantial investments in research and development.

Released: 25-Jan-2022 8:05 AM EST
CITGO Joins the Gulf of Mexico Alliance Gulf Star Program
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to announce a new partnership with CITGO as they become the most recent organization to join the Alliance’s Gulf Star Program. Funding from CITGO will support work in Galveston Bay, Texas, to improve conservation efforts for diamondback terrapins, a small species of turtle that lives in coastal marshes.

   
Newswise: US Department of Labor recognizes Sandia Labs for hiring veterans
Released: 24-Jan-2022 5:50 PM EST
US Department of Labor recognizes Sandia Labs for hiring veterans
Sandia National Laboratories

U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recently recognized Sandia National Laboratories as one of 849 recipients of the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by the Department of Labor. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act Medallion Program recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire and retain veterans.

Released: 24-Jan-2022 3:25 PM EST
American Chemical Society invests in transformational initiatives
American Chemical Society (ACS)

The American Chemical Society (ACS) announces a portfolio of strategic initiatives designed to have a transformational impact on the chemistry enterprise. During the coming five years, ACS will invest up to $50 million in four initiatives.

Released: 20-Jan-2022 2:00 PM EST
Regulatory Scrutiny of Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal Likely to Extend to 2023
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Maryland Smith finance professor and former FTC economist David Kass explains why aggressive antitrust enforcement will slow Microsoft’s $75 billion move to solidify its position in the development of the "metaverse."

   
Newswise: Larry Durham selected as LLNL’s chief human capital officer and Human Resources associate director
Released: 19-Jan-2022 5:50 PM EST
Larry Durham selected as LLNL’s chief human capital officer and Human Resources associate director
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Larry Durham has been named Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s new chief human capital officer and associate director for Human Resources (HR AD), effective Jan. 24, 2022. As chief human capital officer, Durham will have responsibility for the development of human resources strategies, programs and initiatives, including Lab Culture and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. As HR AD, he will lead the HR organization and manage a team of ~100 personnel and a budget of ~$15M with responsibility for Compensation and Benefits, Human Resources Operations, Talent Acquisition, Workforce and Organization Development, Training, Military and Veterans Programs and the Livermore Laboratory Employee Services Association. Durham will also serve on key institutional and external committees, and interface extensively with the Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration.

Released: 19-Jan-2022 2:35 PM EST
California Marijuana Growers Can’t Take Much to the Bank
Ohio State University

Legalization of marijuana in California has helped some financial institutions in the state increase their assets at the same time many banks, feeling stifled by federal regulations, deny services to licensed growers, manufacturers and retailers, a new study shows.

   
Released: 19-Jan-2022 1:10 PM EST
Utah population to increase by 2.2 million people through 2060
University of Utah

The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute today released long-term planning projections for Utah, which show net migration becoming a steadily increasing force as the state’s population increases to 5.5 million by 2060.

Newswise: ASCB launches Emerging Researcher Talk series
Released: 19-Jan-2022 12:00 PM EST
ASCB launches Emerging Researcher Talk series
American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)

Beginning in February 2022, the American Society for Cell Biology launches the inaugural edition of the Emerging Researcher Talk Series. Speakers were selected from a review of the high-ranking abstracts that were submitted for the Cell Bio Virtual 2021 meeting.

Newswise: Study IDs Visual Characteristics That Make People ‘Like’ Images on Instagram
Released: 19-Jan-2022 7:05 AM EST
Study IDs Visual Characteristics That Make People ‘Like’ Images on Instagram
North Carolina State University

Marketing researchers have identified the combination of characteristics that make people “like” images on the social media platform Instagram. For example, the visual complexity of images has a significant effect on whether viewers choose to engage with a social media post.

Newswise: Atlantic Health System and Vouched Partner to Improve Digital Access to Health Care
Released: 18-Jan-2022 4:20 PM EST
Atlantic Health System and Vouched Partner to Improve Digital Access to Health Care
Atlantic Health System

To help improve the patient experience while offering enhanced online safety, Atlantic Health System, a nationally recognized leader in innovative and high-quality health care, has partnered with Vouched, a leading developer of artificial intelligence and computer vision for real-time identity verification.

   
Released: 18-Jan-2022 3:00 PM EST
Missouri S&T expert available to discuss 5G effects on airlines
Missouri University of Science and Technology

Dr. Kurt Kosbar, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, works in the area of communication, signal processing and telemetry and can offer insight on commercial carriers' concerns with 5G telephone communication.

   
Released: 13-Jan-2022 3:45 PM EST
Researchers Produce System to Predict Passenger Flow to Increase Airport Efficiency
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Research in Manufacturing & Service Operations Management reveals a method to improve decision making within airport operations by producing accurate traveler forecasts in real-time.

   
Newswise: Danforth Center Expands Innovation Team
Released: 13-Jan-2022 10:00 AM EST
Danforth Center Expands Innovation Team
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Elliott Kellner, PhD, has joined the Center as Senior Program Manager. As part of the Innovation Team, Kellner manages the Danforth Center’s Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) and Center for AgTech and Location Science Technologies (CATALST) programs.

Released: 12-Jan-2022 12:40 PM EST
Hertz Foundation Names Wendy Connors as Chief Development Officer
The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation

The Hertz Foundation has named Wendy Connors as its new chief development officer to oversee all aspects of fundraising, including solicitation of principal gifts, campaign planning, program design, and volunteer and board partnerships.

   
Newswise: Lawrence Livermore makes Glassdoor’s 2022 ‘Best Places to Work’ list
Released: 12-Jan-2022 11:05 AM EST
Lawrence Livermore makes Glassdoor’s 2022 ‘Best Places to Work’ list
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

For the fourth consecutive year, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2022.

Newswise: Economic Impact: Sandia spends $3.9B, exceeds small-business goals
12-Jan-2022 4:00 AM EST
Economic Impact: Sandia spends $3.9B, exceeds small-business goals
Sandia National Laboratories

Supporting a growing workforce and a wide range of businesses, Sandia National Laboratories contributed an all-time high of $3.9 billion into the economy during fiscal year 2021.

Released: 11-Jan-2022 2:20 PM EST
Maryland Smith Launches ‘Blockchain Business Imperative’ Certificate Program
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Maryland Smith’s new online certificate program is designed to help leaders identify how blockchain technology can enable them to innovate and drive growth in their businesses.

   
Released: 10-Jan-2022 1:30 PM EST
Sports teams instill sense of hope during pandemic
University of Georgia

In the wake of COVID-19, sport brands that post frequent and transparent responses focused on fostering a sense of togetherness in their communities are more likely to instill feelings in their fans of hope and security, according to a new study by the University of Georgia.

   
Newswise: Advertising plays key role in satellite TV success, study shows
Released: 10-Jan-2022 10:05 AM EST
Advertising plays key role in satellite TV success, study shows
University of Notre Dame

A new study from the University of Notre Dame documents the role of advertising to help explain satellite operators’ continued success.

Newswise: Ultra Safe Nuclear licenses ORNL method to 3D print advanced reactor components
Released: 10-Jan-2022 9:20 AM EST
Ultra Safe Nuclear licenses ORNL method to 3D print advanced reactor components
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

A novel method to 3D print components for nuclear reactors, developed by the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been licensed by Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation.

   
Newswise: Algorithm helps robots avoid obstacles in their path
Released: 9-Jan-2022 9:05 PM EST
Algorithm helps robots avoid obstacles in their path
University of South Australia

Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed an algorithm that helps robots avoid hitting humans and other moving obstacles in their path when carrying out tasks.

Released: 6-Jan-2022 12:05 PM EST
Employee training pays off with fewer layoffs
Cornell University

Companies that invested more in employee training before the pandemic were less likely to lay off their employees and reduce their workforces to cope with pandemic-related financial pressures, according to new Cornell University.



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